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Today’s DVDs: Two fun high roller movies
The DVD selection remains as thin as half a rail, but there are two solid choices on the new release wall, both of them “based on a true story” crime pics:
21: This Vegas caper was much more entertaining than most critics said it was, buoyed by energetic direction and a solid cast featuring Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey and Laurence Fishburne. Full review. GRADE: B+
The Bank Job: This British crime thriller is the rare Jason Statham movie with more on its mind than a kick to the groin. Several criminals are asked to break into a bank vault, not knowing what they’re stealing are photos of a British princess in a compromising position. Taut direction by Roger Donaldson makes this one crackle. GRADE: A-
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