Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 (Batman / Batman Returns / Batman Forever / Batman & Robin) (Two-Disc Special Editions) (DVD)

Directed by: Tim Burton, Joel Schumacher
Starring: Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger
 For fans and newcomers, this boxed set holds a great collection, including all four great movies. The first in the series, Batman (1989), and arguably the best of the four movies, exudes the moodiness of the Dark Knight's character. Tim Burton's direction and Michael Keaton's rendition of Batman are an electrifying combo.

Together they capture the sinister atmosphere of Gotham City and Batman's darkness. Jack Nicholson as the fiendish Joker and Kim Basinger as the resourceful and gorgeous Vicki Vale lend their charm. Three years later, in 1992, Burton and Keaton reunited for Batman Returns. This time our pointy-eared hero has to combat two villains: Danny DeVito as the disturbed and freaky Penguin and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman. In Batman Forever  (1995), Joel Schumacher gave his direction to the story with Val Kilmer under the cape. Kilmer keeps the moodiness but adds a little panache to his rendition.

His archenemies this time are the Riddler (Jim Carrey) and Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones). Luckily, he enlists the support of the Boy Wonder, Robin (Chris O'Donnell). The final movie in the series, Batman & Robin, is great eye candy, and this time Schumacher returns with George Clooney as the leading man and Chris O'Donnell again as Robin. Together Batman and Robin battle the icy Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger), with a little support from Batgirl (Alicia Silverstone). Delve into the Gotham City world with the Dark Knight to protect you, and don't forget to make lots of popcorn for this Batman marathon. --Samantha Allen Storey

His archenemies this time are the Riddler (Jim Carrey) and Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones). Luckily, he enlists the support of the Boy Wonder, Robin (Chris O'Donnell). The final movie in the series, Batman & Robin, is great eye candy, and this time Schumacher returns with George Clooney as the leading man and Chris O'Donnell again as Robin. Together Batman and Robin battle the icy Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger), with a little support from Batgirl (Alicia Silverstone). Delve into the Gotham City world with the Dark Knight to protect you, and don't forget to make lots of popcorn for this Batman marathon. --Samantha Allen Storey

This year the BAT goes BLU...BATMAN - Batman (Michael Keaton) vs. The Joker (Jack Nicholson) in the amazing first extravaganza! With Kim Basinger. BATMAN RETURNS - The Bat (Michael Keaton), the Cat (Michelle Pfeiffer), the Penguin (Danny DeVito). And Christopher Walken, too! BATMAN FOREVER - Riddle me this: The Dark Knight (Val Kilmer) bat-battles Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) and the Riddler (Jim Carrey). With Nicole Kidman, Chris O'Donnell. BATMAN & ROBIN - Will Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger) put the world on ice? George Clooney wears the hero's cape. Also with Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman, Alicia Silverstone. All four box office hits on Blu-Ray for the very first time!

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Just Wright movies trailer

Starring: Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, James Pickens Jr., Phylicia Rashad
Directed by: Sanaa Hamri

More often cast in sassy supporting roles, Queen Latifah is appealing as a romantic lead, offering an alternative image of what kind of girl able to get the guy. Unfortunately, in her first straight romantic, the feisty side of her personality has been benched in favor of likeability.

Latifah certainly is likable as Leslie Wright, a physical therapist who owns her own fixer-upper and drives a beat-up vintage Mustang. Everybody likes Leslie,  such as the blind date she meets early in the film. But after enjoying a lovely evening together, during which they talk and laugh and fantasize about the future, he suggests he's less interested in dating her than hanging out. It's a line she's heard before --- over and over again --- and, at 35, she's pretty much resigned she might never find "the one."

Meanwhile, her gorgeous godsister Morgan (Paula Patton) crashes at Leslie's while hatching plans to snag an NBA star for a husband. She gets her shot when Leslie runs into Nets guard Scott McKnight (Common) at a gas station and secures an invite to his birthday party. There, Morgan lays her snare, and soon the couple are dating.

When Scott suffers a career-threatening injury, Leslie is brought on to whip him back into playing shape. And, as his franchise threatens to trade him away, Morgan has second thoughts about their future together, opening the door for Leslie to step out of her lifelong friend's shadow.

Playing ball with Latifah, Common and Patton are NBA stars alike Dwyane Wade and Dwight Howard and ESPN analyst Stuart Scott, lending veracity to the story. And director Sanaa Hamri brings energy to the film, particularly in her use of split screen.

Meanwhile, the attraction of Latifah in a role alike this is her ability to bring attitude. Unfortunately, she doesn't. It's a testament to Patton's performance that Morgan isn't completely unlikable, but her behavior is disgusting. That Leslie doesn't rat her out to Scott is the right call, but it's disappointing that she remains friends with her. And when Leslie warns Scott, "You're gonna hate me by the time this is over," we believe she's going to kick his butt in the gym, Jillian Michaels-stye, but in reality she's a softie. When she dumps a bucketful of ice on her self-pitying client, he gets what he deserves, but the promise of that wakeup call is broken by a lot of coddling.

More disappointing, as their relationship grows --- even as it remains platonic --- Scott and Leslie develop a bond that should pay off when he gets back out on the court. By this time the Nets are in the playoffs and they need their team leader, but he's still favoring his knee. There's an opportunity here for Leslie to give him a pep talk about fear and trust, showing him how to lean on her metaphorically just as he has been physically for so numerous months. "The Blind Side" nailed this moment when Leigh Anne Tuohy tells Michael Oher, "When you look at [your quarterback], think of me." "Just Wright" screenwriter Michael Elliot, though, whiffs it, shooting an air ball on what should have been a slam dunk. It's a missed opportunity representative of what the entire film lacks: "Just Wright" passes the ball when it should take it to the hole.

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