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‘Flight’
A heroic pilot’s substance abuse comes into question when he crashes an airplane. Star Denzel Washington received an Oscar nomination for lead actor for his role. The crash at the beginning is the kind of on-screen moment that will stick with viewers long after the movie is over. But it also doesn’t take long to realize that the more spectacular crash-and-burn moments are the ones Washington’s character experiences after the big fall.
‘Alex Cross’
A detective’s investigation reveals more about a murder case. “Alex Cross,” the latest attempt to turn one of James Patterson’s crime novels into a movie, should have been Tyler Perry’s opportunity to establish a film franchise where he didn’t have to wear a dress. But the attempt falls short because of an uneven script and sloppy pacing. If this is the best Perry can do, then he’d better stick to the pantyhose.
Also new on DVD
“Celeste and Jesse Forever”: High school sweethearts decide to divorce. Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg star.
“Here Comes the Boom”: Teacher (Kevin James) becomes a mixed martial arts fighter to save his school.
“Cabaret”: Bob Fosse’s film is being re-released to mark its 40th anniversary.
Fresno Bee
