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This week, there are a few solid DVD choices that are already floating around the Cinematicalverse. You can check out Erik’s review of the Cloverfield DVD, my review of the Charlie Wilson’s War disc, or Peter’s indie picks, which includes the somber but enjoyable Starting Out in the Evening. However, there’s one release that hasn’t been discussed yet:

Romulus, My Father
When the film got its limited release in February, it came and went without a bang — pulling in less than $3,000 (according to IMDb), even though it hit a few million in the Australian box office. But with the names and performances behind it, that film, based on Raimond Gaita’s memoir, deserves another look.

Eric Bana stars as Romulus, balancing out the truly disappointing Lucky You, and proving that there’s more to the actor than his less-loved one-two punch of Hulk and Troy. There’s Franka Potente as his wife, Christina — a role which allows her to be more than Bourne’s fallen paramour, or an energetic, red-haired Lola. And rounding out the small family is Kodi Smit-McPhee, who plays Raimond. While he’s under the radar now, that will surely change once he gets in front of mainstream audiences with The Road. (There’s some solid acting chops in that kid.) But there’s plus actor Richard Roxburgh (The Duke in Moulin Rouge) making his directorial debut.

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Original post by Monika Bartyzel