Latest USA DVD releases April 2008

Our Top 3 picks of the new USA DVD releases of April 2008 are : -

1. Sweeney Todd Released 1st April 2008 Tim Burton and Johnny Depp's genius take on the bloody tale. Another perfect and imaginative realisation by Burton of a difficult tale to bring to life.

2. Juno Released 18th April 2008 One of the most impressive films in the recent line of quirky new cinema that have oozed out in spite of Hollywood. A new hope indeed.

3. There Will Be Blood Released 8th April 2008 A heady mix of Paul Thomas Anderson's direction and Daniel Day Lewis' performance leads this powerful tale by the nostrils straight to the source.

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Other notable DVDs released in April 2008 that we recommend : -

The Good Night Released 1st April 2008 One of the few 'dramedies' that actually work, which is down to the excellent cast (especially Simon Pegg and Martin Freeman).

Woody Guthrie: This Machine Kills Fascists Released 1st April 2008 Welcome re-release of the comprehensive biography detailing the life and times of perhaps the finest American poet since Walt Whitman.

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Released 8th April 2008 20th Anniversary Edition of the masterpiece that helped to ruin Terry Gilliam's Hollywood reputation by running massively over budget. Whilst lacking some elements of plot, the scale and imagination of the film makes it an absolute joy to watch. Now given a 2 disc release.

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War Dance Released 15th April 2008 The superb 2006 documentary looking at the redemptive power of music in desperate and brutal circumstances in Uganda.

The Backwoods Released 15th April 2008 The overlooked tale from 2006 starring Gary Oldman and Paddy Considine. A very fine tension building old school thriller.

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Released 29th April 2008 A nicely handled tale of intense internal claustrophobia and the immense freedom of love for life.