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Looking to express a huge amount of douchebaggery via a video game purchase? Time to pick up <i>Guitar Hero: Aerosmith</i>
Movies: Hancock
Hancock isn't your typical super hero movie. Yes, he can fly. Yes, he has super strength. Yes, he's pretty much impervious to damage. Yes...he's kind of a dick. Will Smith stars as the title character who is a super hero in Los Angeles. Hancock doesn't really care what people think of him. He does save people's lives, but always seems to do so in a way that leaves more than an acceptable amount of collateral damage in his wake. After saving the life of a PR man, Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman), things start to change. Embrey takes it upon himself to do the impossible...make Hancock likeable.
DVDs: Vantage Point vs Drillbit Taylor
Not too long ago, theater-goers witnessed an assassination from multiple points of view in Vantage Point. This week, the thriller hits DVD. If you were expecting a release packed with special features, you'll be slightly disappointed. The two-disc edition isn't as packed as the price tag might have you believe. For your cash you'll get a digital copy of the film, a deleted scene (that's right, a single deleted scene), interviews with the cast and crew, a commentary with the director, and an interview with first-time screenwriter Barry Levy. The big question...is the movie worth your money?Another release competing for your money this week is Drillbit Taylor. The Seth Rogen-penned comedy flick is about a bodyguard (Owen Wilson) who is hired by some kids to keep bullies away from them. The two-disc unrated edition is chock-full of extras. Included are a commentary, an interview with writers Seth Rogen and Kristofor Brown, additional scenes, gag reel, and over 15 different featurettes that hope to keep you laughing after you've finished the movie.
The Edge: Vantage Point. The DVD doesn't have as many extras, but the movie is much better.
Games: Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (Multiple)
Only one game release this week is even worth mention, and even then it's probably not worth purchasing unless you're a die-hard Aerosmith fan. If that applies to you, please email me so I can punch you. Seeking to squeeze every milk every last cent out of the cash-cow that is Guitar Hero, Activision is releasing an unholy beast upon the world with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. The game features over 40 new songs (only 8 or so of which are actually worth playing) and stars the members of that somehow-not-dead-yet rock band. If you feel like dropping $60 for the game or $90 for the game and an Aerosmith-themed guitar then by all means, grab this one. Those of us who like good music in our rhythm games will be passing on this one.Posted by Cory Roop, Cory Roop on Jul 02, 2008 @ 7:35 am
