“The Identical” (2 stars): Twins separated at birth go on different life journeys. All of the elements were there to make this a toe-tapping, soul-touching salute to the King. But one missed opportunity after another leaves it merely a passable tale that’s a thinly veiled homage to what might have happened if Elvis Presley’s twin — Jesse Garon — had not been stillborn.
“A Walk Among the Tombstones” (1 star): The usually dependable Liam Neeson sleepwalks through this lackluster action tale about a retired New York detective who takes on some bad guys.
“Annabelle” (zero stars): Avoid this despicable piece of garbage, which puts a baby in jeopardy — the cheapest way imaginable to engage an audience. It’s a desperate attempt to save a project that is a total disaster.
Also new on dvd this week:
“Gone Girl”: David Fincher’s twisted look at modern marriage.
“Men, Women, Children”: Jason Reitman’s film about high school teens and their parents trying to navigate life in a world of social media.
“Love Is Strange”: Two men face hurdles in their long relationship. John Lithgow and Alfred Molina star.
“Jessabelle” : Woman faces tormented spirit in her childhood home.
“21 Years; Richard Linklater”: Director’s work over more than two decades is examined.
“Boardwalk Empire: Season 5”: Final season of the cable series that stars Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson.
“To Catch a Comet”: Documentary about the 10-year effort to land on a comet.
“Jimi: All Is By My Side”: A look at the life of Jimi Hendrix from 1966-67.
“Before I Go To Sleep”: Nicole Kidman plays a woman who wakes up every day with no memory.
“House of Lies: Season Three”: Marty Kaan (Don Cheadle ) and his team are back at work.
“The Razor’s Edge”: The Tyrone Power film based on the W. Somerset Maugham novel is being re-released.
“Tyrant: Season 1”: Cable series about a family torn apart when they visit the Middle East.
“The Case Against 8”: Groundbreaking case that brought light for LGBT rights to the Supreme Court is explored.
“Duck Commander: Before the Dynasty”: Look at early years of the Robertson family business.
“Revenge of the Green Dragon”: Martin Scorsese produced this crime thriller based on a true story.
Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee
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