[DVD] Tuesdays with Mell 4/21/2015 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Into the Woods, Little Accidents, Unbroken, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night & more

2014 PG-13 Bio Drama Sport

Plot: This inspiring tale of survival is based on the real-life experiences of Louis Zamperini, an American pilot held by the Japanese during World War II. After his plane crashes into the Pacific Ocean, Zamperini spends 47 days adrift before his capture.

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2014 PG-13 Musical

Plot: Woven from a collection of revered fairy tales and characters, this enchanting musical mash-up focuses on a childless couple who venture into the woods hoping to end a curse put on them by a vindictive witch.

Review: TBD

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2014 PG-13 Adventure Fantasy

Plot: Conjuring up another epic tale, director Peter Jackson unspools the final chapter of the Hobbit saga, with things coming to a head as Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf and the Dwarves at last reach Smaug's lair.

Review: I will not be seeing this. I'm just not interested. I fell asleep in all three LOTR movies. However, I will report on what my husband this of this after he sees it.

Rating: TBD

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2014 R Action Thriller

Plot: After a call girl betrays her crime boss lover to the police, he offers a $50,000 bounty to anyone who can kill her. Trapped inside her apartment, she must fight off an endless tide of assassins to survive -- and save her family.

Review: TBD

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2014 Drama R

 Plot: When struggling musician Eleanor takes a position as nanny to 12-year-old cello prodigy Reggie, she's thrust into the role of parent, mentor and confidant -- giving rise to a friendship that has profound effects for them both.

Review: So many music movies. I love it. Leighton Meester is a great signer/songwriter. I hope we get to hear her sing in this.

Rating: TBD

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2014 Drama

Plot: When fate selects Amos Jenkins as the only survivor of a coal-mining disaster, it also makes him part of the turmoil that follows the tragedy. After a mine executive's son is murdered, Amos and the boy's mother join forces to find the killer.

Rating: TBD

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2014 UR Horror, Romance Thriller

Plot: Bad things are commonplace in Bad City, including prostitution, drugs and crime, and most recently a sequence of attacks by a vampire on the loose. In this wild mash-up of cinematic genres, one couple struggles to cope with their hellish situation.

Review: I've been wanting to see this since it got nominated for an Indie Spirit Award. It looks really unique and beautiful.

Rating: TBD

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2013 Music Drama

Plot: When a suburban mother accidentally comes across her old guitar, it reignites her passion for music. She soon takes to the stage again, bringing along her brooding youngest son -- which gives rise to unexpected results.

Review: I love music movies. Looking forward to this.

Rating: TBD

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2014 Drama

Plot: Based on a true story, Supremacy follows a high-ranking white supremacist who, within 24 hours of being released from prison, finds himself on the run after murdering a cop. In an attempt to hide from the police, he and his accomplice find themselves seeking refuge in a home owned by a black family, taking them hostage.

Review: I got chills watching this trailer. Never heard of this movie til I watched this trailer looking up the new DVD releases of the week. Top top it off, it's a true story. Love Danny Glover. So glad to see him in so much lately.

Rating: TBD

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