"Once Upon a Time in Mexico"
Johnny Depp, Antonio Banderas
Fans of director Robert Rodriguez's "El Mariachi" trilogy get their final installment in this epic story that follows up 1995's action-packed "Desperado."
Antonio Banderas returns as El Mariachi, the embittered assasin who is dragged from isolation by a corrupt CIA agent (Johnny Depp). The men must foil an assassination attempt on the president of Mexico by the drug cartel lord Barillo (Willem Dafoe).
Could anything be missing in this bomb- and bullet-ridden plot? Romance, of course. That's why Salma Hayek returns as the lovely Carolina to distract El Mariachi from his blood revenge. Sounds fantastico.
Who should see it: Anyone who enjoys "Desperado" or Johnny Depp.
"Matchstick Men"
Nicolas Cage, Alison Lohman
Nicholas Cage and partner Sam Rockwell play quirky con artists whose ruse is interrupted by the surprising appearance of Cage's long-lost teenage daughter.
Ridley Scott directs, ensuring quality aesthetics, and critics are lauding the plot as successfully combining suspense, action, drama and comedy along with impressive performances by Cage and the underappreciated Rockwell.
Who Should See It: Moviegoers looking for more plot substance than "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" can provide.
"Cabin Fever"
Rider Strong, Jordan Ladd
Director Eli Roth's tense, claustrophobic horror film chronicles the breakdown of a group of teenage friends, including "Boy Meets World" star Rider Strong, stranded in an isolated woodland cabin. Not only do they have to deal with raging tempers and bruised egos, but also a flesh-eating bacteria spreading slowly and mysteriously. Already a recipient of positive buzz and praise from genre filmmakers and fans alike, expectations are high.
Who Should See It: Fans of horror flicks and "Boy Meets World."
"Confessions of a Dangerous Mind"
Sam Rockwell, Drew Barrymore
George Clooney directs a script by Charlie Kaufman and featuring a star-studded cast.
Based on the memoirs of game show host Chuck Barris, "Confessions" investigates Barris' claims that he spent a period of his life secretly working as a covert agent for the CIA. Extra features include a documentary on Chuck Barris, deleted scenes with commentary, six behind-the-scenes featurettes and more.
Who Should See It: Folks in a mood for some Clooney action without the attention span for "Solaris."
"The Family Guy (Season 3)"
voices of Seth Green, Mila Kunis
Few cartoons are so controversial that Fox would cancel them after three seasons. But if it weren't for its crudeness and political incorrectness, "The Family Guy" might not be the funniest show since "The Simpsons."
The three-disc set includes 22 episodes, including the never-before-seen episode "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein," selective commentary, animatics and uncensored material.
Who should see it: Everyone except for sickly people who might rupture something from laughing too hard.
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