Reel Rentals: March 2010

Saturday, 20 March 2010 09:00

This month, we watch Kristen Stewart learn what it's like to love a vampire, Sandra Bullock take in a homeless teen and Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law battle against black magic.

By Victoria Phillips

The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Released: March 20

In the second installment of the Twilight Saga, Bella Swan finds out being with a vampire isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The Cullens decide to pack up and leave town after an eventful birthday celebration for Bella. Completely heartbroken, she starts doing reckless things to find comfort in missing Edward. Will she choose Jacob Black over her vampire love, or will everything she thought she knew about her life come crashing down around her?

Their Take: “Swooning tweens of all ages and sexes will work themselves into a lather deciding whether to join Team Edward or Team Jacob.” —Rolling Stone

Our Take: We are Team Edward all the way.

The Blind Side
Released: March 23

This is the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American from the not-so-nice part of town. When the Touhys, an upper class white family, decide to take him in, it is a learning experience for everyone. With the help of this caring family, Michael begins to realize his true potential as a football player, making history along the way.

Their Take: “While inspiring, it’s a little myopic,” —USA Today

Our Take: Just bring a box of Kleenex with you to the theater.

Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Released: March 30

Detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his rugged partner Watson (Jude Law) are out to solve the mystery of cult sorcerer Lord Blackwood. Thinking they put him behind bars and later executed, mysterious things start happening as Blackwood returns from the grave and continues his crazy killing spree. The two must follow the clues and unweave the threads of murder, lies and magic.

Their Take: “Guy Ritchie turns the master sleuth into an action hero, with mixed results.” —LA Times

Our Take: An all-star cast and a great director; of course we loved it.