9 movies fill this week’s DVD release lineup. Hello, My Name Is Doris leads off the selections which shockingly only includes one sequel. With a plethora of choices, MHT is here to guide you through what to buy, rent, stream and skip for the week of June 14th:
Hello, My Name Is Doris (Check out our Movie Hot Take from earlier this year)
Super Simple Synopsis: Doris is a little weird. Doris is kind of cool, too.
Why Buy?
You saw it in theaters and got a thing for Doris now.
Why Rent?
You’ve heard how great Sally Field is in Hello, My Name Is Doris but haven’t had an opportunity to see for yourself.
Why Stream?
You don’t usually do quirky but there’s something about Doris that makes you want to see what all the praise is about.
Why Skip?
You still haven’t forgiven Sally Field for Smokey and the Bandit II.
MHT Verdict: Buy it!
Hello, My Name Is Doris has been the biggest surprise of 2016 so far. Field is excellent as Doris and the movie is laugh out loud funny.
10 Cloverfield Lane (Check out our Movie Hot Take from earlier this year)
Super Simple Synopsis: A girl is trapped in an underground bunker as the end of the world might be happening above. Talk about rock and a hard place!
Why Buy?
You thought Cloverfield was good but thought it would be better if it were almost completely different.
Why Rent?
You’re pretty sure J.J. Abrams planted something in your brain and you must see this or what he planted in your brain will explode.
Why Stream?
You aren’t sure about 10 Cloverfield Lane but always enjoy John Goodman so you figure it’s worth a shot.
Why Skip?
You can’t find 10 Cloverfield Lane on Google Maps.
MHT Verdict: Rent it!
A little unusual, a little overhyped but also a little entertaining.
45 Years (Did Not Review)
Super Simple Synopsis: A week before their 45th wedding anniversary, the first love of Geoff’s life dies. Will the marriage make it to 45 years?
Why Buy?
You love great performances and from all accounts, Charlotte Rampling delivers a great performance.
Why Rent?
You didn’t even know this movie existed but it was nominated for a few awards and is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Why Stream?
You’re not that interested but you saw 44 Years so you should see the sequel, too.
Why Skip?
You think to yourself, “If I want to see a troubled marriage, I’ll just pay more attention to my neighbors.”
MHT Verdict: Rent it!
45 Years received 47 different nominations (mostly for Charlotte Rampling’s performance). That’s pretty impressive.
The Dooms Chapel Horror (Did Not Review)
Super Simple Synopsis: Did Kyle shove his brother into a bailer? Your basic “found footage” horror flick.
Why Buy?
You’re a huge fan of “found footage” flicks and was disappointed to learn 10 Cloverfield Lane wasn’t one of those but happy to learn their still was a “found footage” flick coming out this week.
Why Rent?
You love low budget horror movies but also have a low budget of your own.
Why Stream?
Your thirst for horror films needs to be quenched.
Why Skip?
You found that it has 0 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and doesn’t even have a Wikipedia page!
MHT Verdict: Skip it!
Sorry but The Dooms Chapel Horror lacks that hook “found footage” flicks need.
Eddie the Eagle (Check out our Movie Hot Take from earlier this year)
Super Simple Synopsis: The sort of true story of Eddie the Eagle, the first Olympic ski jumper from Great Britain.
Why Buy?
You love Hugh Jackman, you’ll watch him in anything! You always wondered what Cool Runnings would be like if it were about an unathletic white dude.
Why Rent?
You are a fan of tales of Olympic glory even when it doesn’t involve winning.
Why Stream?
You became a big fan of Taron Egerton after watching Kingman: The Secret Service and want to see how he chose to follow it up.
Why Skip?
You would rather not have Hall & Oates’ “You Make My Dreams” stuck in your head for what is now going on 4 months. (GET IT OUT, PLEASE!!!)
MHT Verdict: Rent it!
Despite the fact the Hall & Oates song is still stuck in my head for a third of a year thanks to this movie, I still would recommend it. Maybe hum during the parts where the song blares in the background. Just a thought.
Get a Job (Did Not Review)
Super Simple Synopsis: A post-college couple switch roles. As one becomes employed, the other becomes unemployed. Starring Anna Kendrick as herself, again.
Why Buy?
You know what to expect from Anna Kendrick… and you like it. You know what to expect from Miles Teller… and you like it.
Why Rent?
You read this was supposed to come out in 2012 but took almost 4 years to finally get released… but it has Bryan Cranston in it so how bad could it be?
Why Stream?
You’re not sure if Jesse Eisenberg passed on the film or the filmmakers passed on him but either way, that’s a win, right?
Why Skip?
You’re late for an interview.
MHT Verdict: Stream it!
Maybe if we didn’t watch Mr. Right last week, the recommendation would be different but if Kendrick can come anywhere close to the chemistry with Teller that she had with Rockwell, this should be worth a viewing.
London Has Fallen (Check out our Movie Hot Take from earlier this year)
Super Simple Synopsis: Remember Olympus Has Fallen? It’s like that but in London… and shittier.
Why Buy?
You bought Olympus Has Fallen and watch it frequently. (You might need to get some help, honestly.)
Why Rent?
You’re a fan of low hanging fruit.
Why Stream?
You enjoy the Yo-Yo trajectory of Gerard Butler’s career and want to support it as much as possible.
Why Skip?
You told London to get Life Alert but did it listen? No!
MHT Verdict: Skip it!
Let’s be real, Olympus Has Fallen wasn’t good enough for a sequel.
Quackerz (Did Not Review)
Super Simple Synopsis: Direct-to-video animated kid’s movie. (I tried to watch the trailer but my brain came dangerously close to not functioning and had to bail.)
Why Buy?
YOU HAVE KIDS!
Why Rent?
You have kids!
Why Stream?
You have kids.
Why Skip?
You don’t have kids.
MHT Verdict: Skip it!
No thanks!
The Young Messiah (Check out our Movie Hot Take from earlier this year.)
Super Simple Synopsis: Jesus as a child.
Why Buy?
You love films that are tied to Biblical history.
Why Rent?
You can’t believe Anne Rice (Interview With a Vampire) wrote a book (the basis for the movie) about young Jesus and have to see what it’s all about.
Why Stream?
You are kind of interested in seeing The Young Messiah and will be reminded of your moderate interest when you see it on your streaming service.
Why Skip?
You prefer your young Jesus as a 6 pound, 8 ounce bald baby in a manger.
MHT Verdict: Stream it!
Occasionally boring, The Young Messiah has some moments. It is not one to go out of your way for.