DVD Picks – March 30, 2010 – Sherlock Holmes, An Education, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, and More

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This week sees the release of Guy Ritchie’s take on Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, which I have to say I quite enjoyed when I saw it shortly after Christmas.  Also, the DVD release of Best Picture nominees continues with the release of An Education.  Let’s move on to the picks.

Sherlock Holmes
Blu-Ray – $29.99 (CAN), $24.99 (US)
Standard – $21.99 (CAN), $16.99 (US)
My Thoughts: A modern take on the classic tale that stays true to its roots.
My Recommendation: Buy It

An Education
Blu-Ray – $28.99 (CAN), $26.99 (US)
Standard – $24.99 (CAN), $18.99 (US)
My Thoughts: A nice coming-of-age story with a stand-out performance by Carrie Mulligan.
My Recommendation: Rent It

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Blu-Ray – $34.99 (CAN), $22.99 (US)
Standard – $28.99 (CAN), $22.99 (US)

Re-Releases
 
Alice in Wonderland (2-Disc Special Un-Anniversary Edition) – $23.99 (CAN), $17.99 (US)

Collateral (Blu-Ray) – $24.49 (CAN), $19.99 (US)

The Killer (Blu-Ray) – $21.10 (CAN), $18.99 (US)

The Protector (Blu-Ray) – $13.85 (CAN), $19.97 (US)

And those are 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.