Kick-Ass, The Ghost Writer, Diary of a Wimpy Kid on DVD Tuesday 8/3/10

What’s on DVD Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010?

Kick-Ass

“How come nobody’s ever tried to be a superhero?” When Dave Lizewski – ordinary New York teenager and rabid comic-book geek – dons a green-and-yellow Internet-bought wetsuit to become the no-nonsense vigilante Kick-Ass, he soon finds an answer to his own question: because it hurts. But, over coming all the odds, the eager yet inexperienced Dave quickly becomes a phenomenon, capturing the imagination of the public. (Amazon)

KMP’s POV: I loved this movie, and I am hoping there’s a part 2 to this amazing Kick-Ass film.  Kick-Ass was everything I didn’t expect from a movie with a couple of kids.  If you’ve never seen it then I suggest you rent it. Scott Pilgrim vs The World kinda reminds me of Kick-Ass, I’m hoping is just as good.

The Ghost Writer

When a gifted ghostwriter (Ewan McGregor) is hired to write the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan), he quickly finds himself trapped in a web of political and sexual intrigue. Lang is implicated in a scandal over his administration’s harsh tactics, and as the ghostwriter digs into the politician’s past, he discovers secrets that threaten to jeopardize international relations forever. Co-starring Olivia Williams and Kim Cattrall, it is a taut and shocking thriller from acclaimed director Roman Polanski (The Pianist). (Amazon)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The first volume in Jeff Kinney’s wildly popular Web and book series hits the screen in this live-action adaptation. The impish Zachary Gordon, who recalls Wonder Years-era Fred Savage, plays Greg Heffley, who enters middle school determined to become class favorite. It won’t be easy. His best friend, Rowley (the sweetly funny Robert Capron), is a big, redheaded lug who embarrasses him at every turn. Greg’s obnoxious teenage brother, Rodrick (Devon Bostick), advises him to keep his head down, but Greg believes he needs to excel at something to achieve his goal. (Amazon)

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