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Week of April 18

Charlie Wilson's War

Rated R; Available on DVD April 22
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Did moviegoers avoid this snazzy, ultra-smart comedy because they thought it was another earnest screed on the war on terrorism? Now they have a second chance to discover its beguilements. Tom Hanks: slick and charming. Julia Roberts: slinky and conniving. Philip Seymour Hoffman: scuzzy and simply brilliant. Don't let this one get away again.

Grade: A-

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The Monty Python Holy Grail on DVD, Gears of War 2 for the gamers, Bolt in movie theaters, and more

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The good cheer of Happy-Go-Lucky, reliving the amazing life of John Lennon, cathing up with The Starter Wife on TV, and more

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