NOVEMBER 26 MOVIE RELEASES AND HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS

 

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You've come to know us as your local video store with the best selection of movies but we're also a great destination for Holiday gifts!

 

DID  YOU KNOW?:

 

-we can order almost any new or previously viewed movie, including limited editions and collector copies, and get them for you in time for Christmas

 

-we carry a wide array of gift cards such as Visa prepaid, Vanilla Mastercard, Old Navy, Sears, XBOX, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Popular Restaurant Chains, Long Distance, Cell Phone and many other types in various denominations

 

-we offer Gone Hollywood Video Gift certificates starting at $5 that are valid for rentals or any store merchandise

 

-we have previous enjoyed video games for XBOX 360, Playstation 3, and Wii for the great price of $10 each or 2 for $15

 

-We have a great selection of previously viewed movies for sale, including recent releases, starting as low as $3 each

 

-all previously enjoyed movies and games are GUARANTEED!

 

-we have great designer inspired fashion items such as purses, sunglasses, scarves, and jewellery all on sale for the holidays

 

-we sell great stocking stuffers like homestyle fudge, half price rental cards, prepaid movie certificates and licensed digital download certificates for great movies

 

-we are bringing in lots of new items before Christmas for your shopping enjoyment such as Toronto Maple Leafs fullback ballcaps and car flags and popular logo toques!

 

Come check out the unique gift ideas!

 

 

NOVEMBER 26th Movie Releases include: 

The long awaited Red 2 with a star-studded cast including Bruce Willis, John Malcovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Byung Hun Lee, Anthony Hopkins and Hellen Mirren. Fans of the original will enjoy the action and humour. 

Jobs: The biopic of Steve Jobs, the Apple visionary who changed the tech world as we know it. Ashton Kutcher does an admirable job in a difficult role. Jobs life makes a truly incredible story.

For fans of fast cars and action Getaway, featuring Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez will give you an adreneline rush. The story revolves around a life and death, heart pounding race against time.

Breaking Bad:The Final Season is finally in. I know I have turned many of you onto this series and watched you have thoroughly enjoyed the roller-coaster life of Walter White. When you reach this finale...you will NOT be disappointed.

 

 

 

Scavenger Hunt Items Week of Nov. 22/13 (Week 3 of 11)

Week 3 Scavenger Items.  Remember, now you can submit your ballot for any week right up until the deadline of Sun. Jan 19/14.  Ballots for each week are available in both stores.  Have Fun searching for the items present in recent movies.

 

 

New Releases Nov 12th-19th--Review-The World's End--About our Scavenger Hunt

The last two weeks have been a boon for movie lovers with great titles in a number of genres. Leading the pack from November 12th is Man of Steel.

With the recent bombardment of superhero movies, it seems renters are less receptive to this movie than they should be, possibly because previous Superman attempts have had dated special effects. Imagine the improvement in CGI in the upcoming installment of the Star Wars saga over the original--the same leap this version of Superman takes. The action is exhilarating. Rotten Tomatoes viewers gave the movie 76%--a very respectable score. Well worth renting for an entertaining evening.

                                                               Watch a Trailer of 2 Guns

2 Guns is a much anticipated release starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. This shoot-em-up features non-stop action. The two are undercover agents who are forced to go on the run together when a drug cartel bust goes south. Adding a comedic element is that neither is aware that the other is also an agent. They find themselves in a position where both sides of the law are pursuing them and must put their trust in each other. This one is a crowd pleaser and the actors shine.

Two releases from Disney and Dreamworks, respectively, will delight the kids and are great family entertainment. First, Planes, from the creators of Cars, follows their tried and true formula of humanizing vehicles. They add 15 new characters to the Disney stable, some of which will remind the viewer of their Cars equivalents. Dreamworks enters Cars territory with Turbo, a classic underdog story of a snail who loves car racing and dreams of competing in the Indy 500.

We're The Millers is a yarn about a small-time drug smuggler who aspires to hit the big time by convincing his deviant neighbours (consisting of an exotic dancer, loser and runaway) to pose as his family in order to smuggle a quantity of pot over the border in an RV. Comedic misadventure ensues. The cast, including Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts and Nick Offerman, gravitate to their roles and make this a good laughfest. 

A couple dark comedies will please fans of the genre; All is Bright and The World's End. The former stars veteran actors Paul Giamatti and Paul Rudd as an ex-con and a fast talker who try to make a quick buck selling Christmas trees during the holiday season. One of the pals is trying to raise money to buy a piano for his estranged daughter for Christmas, while the other is trying to woo his friend's ex-wife. Comedic misadventure and twists. A good movie to gain a different perspective of the holiday season. 

                    

                               Watch a Trailer of The World's End

 

                               Movie Review: THE WORLD'S END

 

 Fans of British dark comedy are already fans of Simon Pegg. His previous portrayals of loveable losers in films like Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and Run, Fatboy, Run have endeared him as the hard-luck everyman in the UK and beyond. 

This film is the final installment of the Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy, the brainchild of Pegg and co-writer and director Edgar Wright, that encompasses SOTD and Hot Fuzz as segments one and two. The third segment is a nod to aliens and science fiction, the former two, gore movies and police movies.

The World's End casts him, once again, as the ultimate sad sack. Everyone has had a friend like Gary King, Pegg's character. He exists permanently reliving his past. Growing old without growing up. Still single, partying and adolescent-like, Gary carries on his friends have moved on to families, careers and success.

The movie revolves around a legendary hometown pub crawl King and his cohorts tried to complete, unsuccessfully, in their youth. The last pub on the crawl is, appropriately, called The World's End. King, desperate to finally achieve something in his pathetic life, goes to work painfully recruiting his former pals to take one more shot at the legend. 

Ironically, I mentioned to my wife it felt like a bit that was stolen from The Blues Brothers, and laughingly realized the homage was intentional when Pegg recites the line "we're putting the band back together". 

The boys take another shot at the crawl but soon an unexpected obstacle ensues. 

Parts of this movie are intentionally campy. Those who understand that this is intentional should thoroughly enjoy it. The entire escapade is simply a surreal vehicle for great comedic dialogue and the enjoyment of Gary King's complete suspension of reality.

This is one of those love it or hate it movies. If you liked  SOTD, Hot Fuzz and RFR, you will love this romp. 

                                     MOVIE SCAVENGER HUNT

                                                WIN ME!

 

If you haven't already started, come play our Movie Scavenger Hunt. Each week we provide 10 clues. They can also be found on this blog, our facebook page or in both locations. Entry ballot boxes are at both stores.

Match the clues to recently released DVD/Blu-Rays. If you match 6/10 in each period, you win a 2 for 1 rental card. 10/10 wins you a free rental. Over the 11 week contest, the person who has the most correct answers will win an HD Sony Smart Blu-Ray player with internet capability. More prizes to come!

Complete rules available in-store.

Next week features the long awaited sequel, RED 2. Don't miss it!

Movie Scavenger Hunt Week 2

 

Scavenger Hunt items for the Week of November 15 (Week 2)

Choose a recent movie for each of the following 10 places, persons and things listed below:

Vinnie Jones
Victoria Gross
PEOC
MU
Red Blind Fold
S=Hope.
Gypsy Danger.
12 Hours Anything Goes
Debbie Sue...

106 Days Accident Free

Entry forms are available at both Gone Hollywood Video stores:  

115 First Street, Collingwood 293-4448 and

707 River Road West, Wasaga Beach  429-1234.

We will post a new list of 10 each week for 11 weeks. Get 6 or more correct from any week gets you a 2 for 1 Rental, Get 10 correct any week and get a FREE movie rental. Get the most correct over the 11 weeks and you get a Blu-Ray Player FREE. And there will be other prizes at the end of the 11 weeks so participate every week to increase the probability of you earning a prize.

Rules have been modified so you can now submit your answers for any week at anytime between now and when the contest ends on Sun. Jan. 19, 2014.

See us in either store if you have any questions.

P.S.  We carry a variety of credit cards, game cards and gift cards at both stores for that someone special on your "BEEN GOOD" list.

Movie Lovers, You are invited to join in our Movie Scavenger Hunt.

Entry Ballots available at both Gone Hollywood Video stores:    115 First Street, Collingwood and 707 River Road West, Wasaga Beach

 

NEW MOVIES FOR NOV. 5, R.I.P.D. REVIEW, SNEEK PEEK AT OUR UPCOMING MOVIE TRIVIA SCAVENGER HUNT FOR GREAT PRIZES...

This week we begin with Grown Ups 2, which reunites Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and David Spade--back in the town they were childhood friends in. The usual gags, and comedic situations ensue. Fans of the first film should be satisfied with the sequel. 

Clear History stars Larry David, the creator of Seinfeld and star of Curb Your Enthusiasm, who gives up his 10% share in the fledgling company he works for, only to watch it go on to make billions of dollars. His character, Nathan Flomm's name becomes synonymous in society for "idiot". The ensuing life he lives is one of bitterness and hunger for revenge. The supporting cast of Bill Hader, Jon Hamm, Kate Hudson, Michael Keaton, Eva Mendes and more, give him the diverse veteran cast to allow David to play the role he plays best--the scornful, agitated, misunderstood guy. This will please fans of David's quirky style of humour.

                                                             OFFICIAL TRAILER


White House Down stars Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum. If you have watched Olympus Has Fallen, you may get a strong sense of Deja Vu. Once again the White House is being attacked by an enemy--this time it is a domestic, rather than foreign, threat. Once again, one of the heroes is a black sheep trying to make good. Once again, lots of action and gunplay. Should satisfy the action fans who may want to do their own comparison to OHF.

Lovelace is a biopic of Linda Lovelace a pioneer in the porn industry. It documents her path from a strict religious background, to her marriage to hustler Chuck Traynor, under whose control she was turned into "Linda Lovelace" porn star. The story chronicles her struggle to break free from his abuse and metamorphosis into a champion in the movement to fight violence against women. Lovelace features a talented with Amanda Seyfried as Lovelace, Peter Sarsgaard, Hank Azaria, Adam Brody, James Franco and other strong supporting members. A difficult topic for some but a compelling story.

Girl Most Likely is a comedy with the tagline "insanity runs in the family". It follows Imogene (Kristen Wiig of Bridesmaids fame) as she fakes a suicide attempt in a desperate move to recapture the affection of an ex-boyfriend. This causes her to move back in with her mother (Annette Benning) , a gambling addict, and other equally dysfunctional family members. Throw in Matt Dillon as Benning's equally deranged boyfriend and laughter ensues. 


                           MOVIE REVIEW: R.I.P.D.

Q. What do you get when you throw Men In Black, Ghostbusters and Ghost in a blender?

A. R.I.P.D.

When you watch RIPD--the acronym for Rest In Peace Department--you will feel something is vaguely familiar. It will feel like someone has taken pieces from different puzzles to make something new--but not. The Men In Black similarities are obvious. A secret police force with a special mission. A grizzled veteran (Jeff Bridges is the Tommy Lee Jones) and a green rookie (Ryan Reynolds plays the Will Smith part). This secret force hunts, not escaped Aliens, but unruly spirits causing trouble in the human world. 

These spirits have a plan to open a gate and unleash the underworld on earth...(Hello, Ghostbusters plot). In the mix is the love story between Reynold's character, a cop trapped in the nether and recruited to the R.I.P.D. and his grieving wife. The two partners are forced to inhabit very different bodies in the live world, leading to many humorous situations. They are there in pursuit of the spirits, racing to capture them before they complete the gateway. The spirits are very reminiscent of MIB. The CGI animation is reminiscent of all three movies this play homage to. 

R.I.P.D. is a fun action fantasy that will remind you a little too much of some other predecessors but is a fun ride for fans of  sci-fi, action and comedy.



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NEW RELEASES, MONSTERS UNIVERSITY REVIEW AND WHY WE'RE BETTER THAN A MOVIE RENTAL MACHINE...

NEW THIS WEEK:

 DOWN THE SHORE, a gripping drama about shattered dreams, shocking crimes and final chances. This film features recently deceased James Gandolfini, of The Sopranos fame, in one of his last starring roles. Variety calls Gandolfini's performance, his "most substantial role to date."

BYZANTIUM, a vampire movie, just in time for Halloween directed by Neil Jordan, who also directed Interview With The Vampire. Twists, turns and drama as secrets of 200 years of shared history unravel as two female vampires wreak havoc in a UK seaside community.

MOLLY MAXWELL, a romantic drama that is reminiscent of The Police's "Don't Stand So Close to Me," with a younger male teacher and female student and drawn into a complicated relationship. The film is set in the backdrop of Toronto, debuting local writer and director Sara St.Onge is her feature debut.

R.I.P.D., or Rest In Peace Department is a supernatural action adventure in the spirit (pun intended) of the Men In Black Ghostbusters franchises. It pairs Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds as a pair of cops charged with protecting the living from increasingly destructive spirits hiding among them on Earth. When they discover a plot that potentially threatens life as we know it, the fun begins. 

I GIVE IT A YEAR, is a Rom-Com from the producers of Love Actually, Notting Hill and Bridget Jone's Diary. The story is one of opposites attract, but can they last? GQ magazine calls it "Absolutely brilliant, the funniest film in years".



               MONSTERS UNIVERSITY REVIEW

                                        WATCH A TRAILER...


In 2001, Disney/Pixar introduced us to two animated loveable--yes, loveable--monsters named Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan. Mike, voiced by Billy Crystal, and John Goodman as Sulley, taught us all about the monsters in our closets and under our beds. They were endeared by children and parents alike. As Disney/Pixar continued to crank out sequels to the hit Toy Story, poor Mike and Sulley sat like the unwanted toys in the attic.

When all hope seemed lost, we are treated, not to a sequel, but a prequel. Since the Star Wars disappointment, I have been weary of the word prequel; however, Monsters University has renewed my faith.

This could have been titled When Mikey Met Sulley (Billy Crystal reference intended). It follows a young Mike and Sulley attending Monsters University, each vying to gain entry to the coveted Scare School program. There is the typical jock/nerd rivalry that tends to surface in college movies. 

The writing is strong and driven. This is one of those rare films that children and adults of all ages can truly enjoy together. It is reminiscent of The Flintstones, which I loved during my childhood. I was unaware of a whole different level of humour that the adults were simultaneously enjoying that was "over my head".

Monsters University is an instant classic that is worthy of spurring additional sequels in the future. It is truly a "family" movie that all will enjoy.


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