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Movies based around video games have always been a tough prospect for filmmakers. Perhaps it’s the already exaggerated and artificial nature of the source material, but many adaptations of these properties have had difficulty generating much in the way of tension and excitement. The latest attempt is “Free Guy,” which benefits from being an original tale not based on any preexisting game. It manages to earn a few laughs from its entertaining and charismatic lead, but struggles to build dramatic momentum as it begins jumping in and out of its video game setting.

Guy (Ryan Reynolds) is an upbeat bank teller who lives a...

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This film is currently playing at cinemas and is available to rent or own on digital streaming sites this week.

Nicolas Cage has had a long career filled with critical and commercial hits, as well as an Academy Award for his work in “Leaving Las Vegas.” Unfortunately, for the last decade or so the star’s dramatic chops haven’t been utilized to their fullest. With the exception of the 2013 independent film “Joe,” the performer has often been forced to prop up less-than-stellar material with some exaggerated mannerisms. The new film “Pig” is a small, low-key drama that actually allows the actor to shine once...

by Glenn Kay

For the Sun

Welcome back to another busy week of Blu-ray and DVD releases. Once again, there’s a wide variety of titles to choose from in this edition, as well as some fascinating older features receiving high-definition upgrades. So, if you can’t, or shouldn’t be heading out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!

AMERICAN TRAITOR: THE TRIAL OF AXIS SALLY: Mildred Gillars is the subject of this period biopic that follows an American woman who falls for a German man and moves abroad. After WWII breaks out, Gillars becomes a voice of Nazi propaganda, sending discouraging messages to U.S. soldiers across the radio. After...

By Glenn Kay

For the Sun

Welcome back to another look at some of the exciting new Blu-ray and DVD releases that are coming your way. There is a high-profile title arriving on shelves, as well as other impressive features starring plenty of familiar faces. So, if you can’t or shouldn’t be heading out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!

DEAD AGAIN: This extremely low-budget, independently-produced British horror/comedy follows a bored cop who is nearing retirement. Stationed in a small village, he is tasked with training an overly-enthusiastic new recruit to take over his position. However, circumstances change when the town is...