DVD & Blu-rays Released August 3, 2004

Tuesday, August 3

Hidalgo PG-13

Based on the true story of the greatest long-distance horse race ever run, "Hidalgo" is an epic action-adventure and one man's journey of personal redemption. Held yearly for centuries, the Ocean of Fire - a 3,000 mile survival race across the Arabian Desert - was a challenge restricted to the finest Arabian horses ever bred, the purest and noblest lines, owned by the greatest royal families. In 1890, a wealthy Sheik invited an American and his horse to enter the race for the first time. Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen) was a cowboy and dispatch rider for the US cavalry who had once been billed as the greatest rider the West had ever known. The Sheik (Omar Sharif) would put his claim to the test, pitting the American cowboy and his mustang, Hidalgo, against the world's greatest Arabian horses and Bedouin riders - some of whom were determined to prevent the foreigner from finishing the race. For Frank, the Ocean of Fire becomes not only a matter of pride and honor, but a race for his very survival as he and his horse, Hidalgo, attempt the impossible.
John Fusco, Viggo Mortensen, Malcolm McDowell, Adam Alexi-Malle, Peter Mensah, Joe Johnston, Casey Silver, Omar Sharif
Drama Action Adventure Historical

The Reckoning R

In 14th Century England, this powerful tale of redemption follows a fugitive priest (Paul Bettany) who falls in with a troupe of travelling actors (led by Willem Dafoe). As they arrive in a small town, the actors encounter a woman being sentenced to death for witchcraft and murder. Discarding the expected bible stories, the actors stage a performance based on the crime. Through the performance of the play, they discover that the townspeople know the woman did not, in fact, commit the murder. The stage becomes a place where vital human truth is told. The fugitive priest comes to terms with his own crime and makes a powerful sacrifice, thereby redeeming himself.
Tom Hardy, Matthew Macfadyen, Mark Mills, Vincent Cassel, Brian Cox, Willem Dafoe, Jared Harris, Simon McBurney
Thriller Historical Crime
97 mins

13 Going on 30 PG-13

Five days shy of her 13th birthday, all Jenna Rink (Jennifer Garner) wants is a new life. After a humiliating experience at school, Jenna makes a desperate wish ... that comes true. She's popular, successful and only five days away from her 30th birthday.
Judy Greer, Jennifer Garner, Donna Roth, Niels Mueller, Andy Serkis, Gary Winick, Susan Arnold, Gina Matthews
Drama Romance Teen
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Tiptoes

Gary Oldman plays as a dwarf brother to a normal-sized Matthew McConaughey. When McConaughey's girlfriend (Kate Beckinsale) becomes pregnant, the pair are fearful that the baby will inherit the Oldman gene. Matters are complicated still further when Beckinsale finds herself falling in love with Oldman's character.
Bill Weiner, Kate Beckinsale, Patricia Arquette, Matthew McConaughey, Gary Oldman, Debbie Lee Carrington, Sessen Dana, Ben Foster
Drama Romance

Garage Days R

"Garage Days" is a coming-of-age comedy about a young Sydney band trying to get a foothold in the competitive world of rock n' roll. After the band's first gig is a colossal failure, the lead singer takes it upon himself to go out and pursue the most successful Rock Manager in the country. Meanwhile the other members of the band continue to deal with the kind of every day life issues that can ultimately tear a band apart. It may be the dawn of a new millennium but it's STILL a long way to the top if you want to rock n' roll.
Marton Csokas, Alex Proyas, Brett Stiller, Chris Sadrinna, Kick Gurry, Maya Stange, Andy Anderson, Yvette Duncan
Comedy Musical

Tuesday, August 3