DVD Picks – August 17, 2010 – Hamlet on Blu-Ray, Suck

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It’s a bit of an off week in terms of DVD releases, so I am only going to make two picks this week.

My main pick, which I have been really looking forward to, is the blu-ray version of Kenneth Branagh‘s epic unabridged adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.  This quickly became one of my favourite films and I look forward to owning a version that’s not on a bulky double-VHS.

I am actually a bit sad about my second pick Suck, since it was my favourite film at TIFF last year, however it is going straight to DVD.  I still recommend you check it out.  Time for the details.

Hamlet
Blu-Ray – $26.49 (CAN), $23.99 (US)
My Thoughts: The most epic and faithful adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.
My Recommendation: Rent It (only because of its 4 hour length)

Suck
Blu-Ray – $27.99 (CAN), $22.49 (US)
Standard – $24.99 (CAN), $22.49 (US)
My Thoughts: A quirky and fun film with many rock cameos.
My Recommendation: Buy It

And that’s my DVD Picks for this week.

Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.