This lovely adaptation of the Newbery Medal Award-winning book is a gift to families who want meaningful entertainment to enjoy together. The movie revolves around a young boy with secret artistic aspirations, whose life opens up when a kindred spirit moves in next door. For those who haven’t read the book, both the tale and its execution will be a treat. For fans of Katherine Paterson’s novel, this version doesn’t disappoint. The DVD’s featurettes include an interview with the author as well as shorts about the book’s themes and importance in literature.
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Fans and critics alike passed the popcorn with joy when this third sequel in the Bruce Willis franchise appeared. Wry and human-scale (despite the nearly constant mayhem), with a surprisingly muted Willis back in the many drivers’ seats, all sides agree that this is the first worthy sequel to the original 1988 hit film. The extras are mundane — low-key interviews with Willis and the rest of the production team, commentary, and a routine making-of featurette. The Blu-ray offers two takes: the film and an unrated version with an abundance of profanity.