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Bringing their "SNL" characters to the big screen, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd are Jake and Elwood Blues, two ex-con, music-loving brothers out to reunite their old band so they can raise money to save the Chicago orphanage where they grew up. Filled with wild car chases and songs from such guest stars as James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin, John Landis' high-octane comedy also stars John Candy, Carrie Fisher. R-rated version; 133 min./Extended version; 148 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH), Spanish, French; featurettes.

After building up the duo's popularity through popular recordings and several performances on Saturday Night Live, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd--as "legendary" Chicago blues brothers Jake and Elwood Blues--took their act to the big screen in this action-packed hit from 1980. As Jake and Elwood struggle to reunite their old band and save the Chicago orphanage where they were raised, they wreak enough good-natured havoc to attract the entire Cook County police force. The result is a big-budget stunt-fest on a scale rarely attempted before or since, including extended car chases that result in the wanton destruction of shopping malls and more police cars than you can count. Along the way there's plenty of music to punctuate the action, including performances by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, and James Brown that are guaranteed to knock you out. As played with deadpan wit by Belushi and Aykroyd, the Blues Brothers are "on a mission from God," and that gives them a kind of reckless glee that keeps the movie from losing its comedic appeal. Otherwise this might have been just a bloated marathon of mayhem that quickly wears out its welcome (which is how some critics described this film and its 1998 sequel). Keep an eye out for Steven Spielberg as the city clerk who stamps some crucial paperwork near the end of the film. --Jeff Shannon

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Before "Dreamgirls," this musical drama recalled the rise of a Supremes-like girl group from the Harlem ghetto to superstardom. While the group Sister and The Sisters pursues fame and fortune, their relationships fracture when Sister (Lonette McKee) turns to drugs and Sparkle (Irene Cara) cultivates a relationship with their manager (Philip Michael Thomas). Dwan Smith, Dorian Harewood also star; features a score by Curtis Mayfield. 98 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.

Before Dreamgirls hit cineplexes in 2006, there was Sparkle. Released in 1976, the low-budget movie (which is also loosely based on the story of Diana Ross and the Supremes) achieved somewhat of a cult following among fans that enjoy a good cry along with their kitsch. Sparkle tells the rags-to-riches (and rags again, for some of the characters) tale of three sisters with gorgeous voices. There's Sister (Lonette McKee), Sparkle (Irene Cara, Fame), and Delores (Dwan Smith), who team up with a couple of players (including a very young Philip Michael Thomas, pre-Miami Vice) to form a singing group. Because the men add little oomph to the outfit, the quintet becomes an all-girl trio and is renamed the redundant (and hysterical) Sister and the Sisters. But because this movie is called Sparkle and not Sister, we know that Irene Cara's character is the one to watch. Cara is a joy to listen to when she unleashes her powerful pipes. And as the much put-upon Sister, McKee is convincing and earns the viewer's sympathy. Set in the 1950's, the movie tackles racism, sexism, jealousy, and both chemical and physical abuse. While it is overly dramatic and liberally serves up sloppy doses of soap opera clichés, the film also is highly watchable because of its over-the-top campiness. --Jae-Ha Kim

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The top music videos from the Prince of Pop's solo career have been gathered for this must-have retrospective that also features "Brace Yourself," a sampler from his "HIStory" album. Songs include "Rock with You," "Billie Jean," "Thriller," "Bad," "Black or White," "Remember the Time" and more. 89 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, PCM stereo; Subtitles: English.

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• Song Title: , Man In The Mirror (Video Version - For Audio Bed Under Main Menu)  ( 0:10 )  , Program Start (PCM Stereo) ( 0:06 )  , Brace Yourself (PCM Stereo) ( 3:16 )  , Billie Jean (PCM Stereo) ( 4:59 )  , The Way You Make Me Feel (PCM Stereo) ( 0:30 )  , Black Or White (PCM Stereo) ( 0:11 )  , Rock With You (PCM Stereo) ( 3:25 )  , Bad (PCM Stereo

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From the creators of CARS and TOY STORY 3 comes a new, laugh-out-loud, heartwarming adventure geared for the entire family. Star race car Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship on the road from Radiator Springs to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix!Product Measures: 0.5 x 5.5 x 7.5

Lightning McQueen (voice by Owen Wilson), Mater (Larry the Cable Guy), Sally (Bonnie Hunt), and the rest of the gang from Radiator Springs return to the screen in this sequel to Pixar's Cars (2006). But instead of evoking a nostalgic vision of Route 66 through the American Southwest, director John Lasseter and his artists spoof James Bond films in a fast-paced adventure that mixes espionage and road racing. After a successful season on the track, Lightning is looking forward to some rest at home, but Mater gets him involved in an elaborate three-part international race sponsored by Sir Miles Axlerod (Eddie Izzard) to promote his new synthetic auto fuel. While serving on Lightning's pit crew, Mater inadvertently gets mixed up with two British secret agent cars, Finn McMissile (Michael Caine) and Holley Shiftwell (Emily Mortimer), who are investigating a plot to sabotage the race. Myriad complications ensue before Lightning and Mater get back to the (relative) peace of Radiator Springs. The Pixar artists clearly had a lot of fun spoofing locations in Tokyo, London, Paris, and the Italian Riviera, and creating auto versions of sumo wrestlers, kabuki actors, Queen Elizabeth II, and a doting Italian mother. The use of 3-D adds adrenaline to the racing sequences. Cars 2 lacks the emotional impact of Toy Story 2, Up, and most of the other Pixar features, but that will do little to lessen its appeal to its target audience, boys who love cars, driving games, and car toys. Cars 2 is screening with Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation, a new short with Woody, Buzz, Barbie, Ken, and the rest of the Toy Story gang. (Rated G: minor toilet humor and a few scary moments.) --Charles Solomon Related Products More Pixar Movies More Cars Cars Toys Versions of Cars 2 on Blu-ray and DVD Title Cars 2 DVD Cars 2 (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging) Cars 2 (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo in DVD Packaging) Cars 2 (Five-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy) Cars Director's Collection ( 11-Disc Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy) Release Date 11/1/2011 11/1/2011 11/1/2011 11/1/2011 11/1/2011 Format/ Number of discs One Disc: DVD Two Discs: Blu-ray + DVD Two Discs: Blu-ray + DVD Five Discs: Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy 11 Disc TotalCars includes: Blu-ray + DVD + Digital CopyCars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales includes: Blu-ray + DVD + Digital CopyCars 2 includes: Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + BD Blu-ray 3D No No No Yes Yes (On Cars 2 Only) Blu-ray No Yes Yes Yes Yes DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Digital Copy No No No Yes Yes Bonus Features(Bonus Material Not Rated) Theatrical Short - Toy Story Toon: Hawaiian Vacation All-New, Exclusive Cars Toon: Air Mater Director Commentary*Not available in all territories. Features subject to change Same as DVD *Not available in all territories. Features subject to change Same as DVD *Not available in all territories. Features subject to change. Same as DVD plus: Nuts and Bolts: A Sneak Peek of Cars Land World Tour – Interactive Map Deleted ScenesShort DocumentariesSet Explorations from the Different Cities in the Movie *Not available in all territories. Features subject to change. Same as DVD plus: Nuts and Bolts: A Sneak Peek of Cars Land World Tour – Interactive Map Deleted ScenesShort DocumentariesSet Explorations from the Different Cities in the MovieAnd More!*Not available in all territories. Features subject to change.

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Features include: •Runtime: 106 minutes•Runtime: 106 minutes

Lightning McQueen (voice by Owen Wilson), Mater (Larry the Cable Guy), Sally (Bonnie Hunt), and the rest of the gang from Radiator Springs return to the screen in this sequel to Pixar's Cars (2006). But instead of evoking a nostalgic vision of Route 66 through the American Southwest, director John Lasseter and his artists spoof James Bond films in a fast-paced adventure that mixes espionage and road racing. After a successful season on the track, Lightning is looking forward to some rest at home, but Mater gets him involved in an elaborate three-part international race sponsored by Sir Miles Axlerod (Eddie Izzard) to promote his new synthetic auto fuel. While serving on Lightning's pit crew, Mater inadvertently gets mixed up with two British secret agent cars, Finn McMissile (Michael Caine) and Holley Shiftwell (Emily Mortimer), who are investigating a plot to sabotage the race. Myriad complications ensue before Lightning and Mater get back to the (relative) peace of Radiator Springs. The Pixar artists clearly had a lot of fun spoofing locations in Tokyo, London, Paris, and the Italian Riviera, and creating auto versions of sumo wrestlers, kabuki actors, Queen Elizabeth II, and a doting Italian mother. The use of 3-D adds adrenaline to the racing sequences. Cars 2 lacks the emotional impact of Toy Story 2, Up, and most of the other Pixar features, but that will do little to lessen its appeal to its target audience, boys who love cars, driving games, and car toys. Cars 2 is screening with Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation, a new short with Woody, Buzz, Barbie, Ken, and the rest of the Toy Story gang. (Rated G: minor toilet humor and a few scary moments.) --Charles Solomon Related Products More Pixar Movies More Cars Cars Toys Versions of Cars 2 on Blu-ray and DVD Title Cars 2 DVD Cars 2 (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging) Cars 2 (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo in DVD Packaging) Cars 2 (Five-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy) Cars Director's Collection ( 11-Disc Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy) Release Date 11/1/2011 11/1/2011 11/1/2011 11/1/2011 11/1/2011 Format/ Number of discs One Disc: DVD Two Discs: Blu-ray + DVD Two Discs: Blu-ray + DVD Five Discs: Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy 11 Disc TotalCars includes: Blu-ray + DVD + Digital CopyCars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales includes: Blu-ray + DVD + Digital CopyCars 2 includes: Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + BD Blu-ray 3D No No No Yes Yes (On Cars 2 Only) Blu-ray No Yes Yes Yes Yes DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Digital Copy No No No Yes Yes Bonus Features(Bonus Material Not Rated) Theatrical Short - Toy Story Toon: Hawaiian Vacation All-New, Exclusive Cars Toon: Air Mater Director Commentary*Not available in all territories. Features subject to change Same as DVD *Not available in all territories. Features subject to change Same as DVD *Not available in all territories. Features subject to change. Same as DVD plus: Nuts and Bolts: A Sneak Peek of Cars Land World Tour – Interactive Map Deleted ScenesShort DocumentariesSet Explorations from the Different Cities in the Movie *Not available in all territories. Features subject to change. Same as DVD plus: Nuts and Bolts: A Sneak Peek of Cars Land World Tour – Interactive Map Deleted ScenesShort DocumentariesSet Explorations from the Different Cities in the MovieAnd More!*Not available in all territories. Features subject to change.

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From the acclaimed creators of Toy Story, The Incredibles and Finding Nemo comes a high-octane adventure comedy that shows life is about the journey, not the finish line. Enjoy Pixar's landmark classic on both Disney Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD in this sensational 2-Disc Combo Pack.Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on this way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on the old Route 66, he meets Sally, Mater, Doc Hudson (Paul Newman) and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there's more to life than trophies and fame.Revved up with a sensational soundtrack, the ultimate in picture and sound and hours of exciting bonus features, Cars fires on all cylinders in this Blu-ray and DVD pack.Features include: •MPAA Rating: G•Format: Blu-Ray•Runtime: 117 minutes

There's an extra coat of hot wax on Pixar's vibrant, NASCAR-influenced comedy about a world populated entirely by cars. Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) is the slick rookie taking the Piston Cup series by storm when the last race of the season (the film's high-octane opening) ends in a three-way tie. On the way to the tie-breaker race in California, Lightning loses his way off Route 66 in the Southwest desert and is taught to stop and smell the roses by the forgotten citizens of Radiator Springs. It's odd to have such a slim story from the whizzes of Pixar, and the film pales a bit from their other films (though can that be a fair comparison?). Nonetheless, Cars is another gleaming ride with Pixar founder John Lasseter, who's directing for the first time since Toy Story 2. There's the usual spectrum of excellent characters teamed with appropriate voice talent, loads of smooth humor for kids and parents alike, knockout visuals, and a colorful array of sidekicks, including a scene-stealing baby blue forklift named Guido. Lightning's plight is changed with the help of former big-city lawyer Sally Carrera (Pixar veteran Bonnie Hunt), the town's patriarch Doc Hudson (Paul Newman), and kooky tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy). The Incredibles was the first Pixar film to break the 100-minute barrier, but had enough story not to suffer; Cars, at 116 minutes (including some must-see end credit footage), is not as fortunate, plus it never pierces the heart. Trivia fans should have bonanza with the frame-by-frame DVD function; the movie is stuffed with in-jokes, some appearing only for an instant. Ages 5 and up. --Doug Thomas

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The Honeywell RCWL300A P3 Premium Portable Wireless Door Chime and Push Button makes it easy to replace your home's generic doorbell ring with a chime tune that better fits your individual style. This chime is also compatible with a wide range of optional security accessories that can help you safeguard your home and family, and it comes complete with a pre-programmed bell push button. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout3-c26 { height: 100 percent; background: url('http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2009/c26-callout3.png') repeat-y; border-left: 0px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding: 10px; width: 250px; } ul.callout { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -12px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5em; } h5.callout { text-align: center; } img.withlink {border:1px black solid;} a.nodecoration {text-decoration: none} The Honeywell RCWL300A P3 Premium Portable Wireless Door Chime features: Handy wireless design with push-button Compatibility with motion detectors and several transmitters 225-foot working range Three individual chime tunes Flashing light notification Modern, attractive look For added convenience, the chime comes with a sleek wireless push-button. With its handy wireless design, this chime is there when (and where) you need it. View larger. Click here to listen to the chime tunes. Wireless Design for User-Friendly Setup and Operation The chime's highly portable wireless design lets you take it with you to the patio, your garage workshop, or your home office--wherever you're most likely to hear it. Thanks to its 225-foot working range, you'll can take it with you throughout your home and be sure to never to miss a visitor's arrival. Versatile and Elegant to Match Your Lifestyle Featuring a sleek, contemporary look that's sure to blend in with your home's decor, the RCWL330A delivers CD-quality sound with fully adjustable volume, giving you complete control over the sound of your door chime. Three distinct tunes are included for you to choose from: Ding Dong, St. Clements, and Westminster. If you've got an infant or young child in the house, you'll be happy to know that you have the option of turning the chime down or completely off--a great option for nap time. Décor Wireless Bell Push Button for Convenience The included RPWL300A Décor Wireless Bell Push Button is a slim, stylish accessory that lets you start using your wireless chime right away. It's crafted from white, UV-resistant plastic that holds its true color longer to preserve the curb appeal of your home. This surface-mount push button offers a feedback LED display and low-battery indicator for easy reference. Its individually coded, self-learning design simplifies programming and helps prevent interference from other users or appliances. This push button comes with the necessary battery. In case you need an additional bell push button or are looking for a push that matches your door's hardware, the RCWL300A also works with the wide variety of décor pushes that feature "E" compatibility. Advanced Security Compatibility for Peace of Mind The chime works with up to six transmitters, allowing you to connect a single chime to push buttons located at different entrances and making it easy to implement a variety of security measures that will quickly alert you if an unwanted guest decides to pay your home a visit. You have the option of linking this chime to motion detectors or to door contacts that sound a signal anytime targeted doors or windows open or when someone approaches your home. For those with larger homes, there are also extenders available, which can extend the working range of your system (motion detectors, door contacts, and extenders not included). When using several transmitters, alert lights allow you to visually reference which one has been activated, so you can respond quickly and appropriately. This door chime operates on three "AA" batteries (not included). About Honeywell With over 120 years of trusted reliability, Honeywell International is a diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Whether you're flying on a plane, driving a car, heating or cooling a home, furnishing an apartment, taking medication or playing a sport, Honeywell products touch most peoples' lives everyday. Honeywell technologies are found in more than 150 million homes, 10 million buildings and a multitude of manufacturing plants around the world. What's in the Box Wireless door chime, pre-programmed bell push button with CR2032 coin cell battery, mounting hardware, and instructions

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10-FT RED #4 GAUGE POWER CABLE10-FT BLACK #4 GAUGE GROUND CABLE8-FT GREEN #8 GAUGE CHASSIS GROUND CABLEUPC : 028377312472Shipping Dimensions : 10.75in X 10.50in X 2.00inEstimated Shipping Weight : 4.825

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The ReadyWrench contains the 16 most popular sizes in 1 wrench. This ensures the right size for the most common applications. It also has a durable rubber grip that provides needed traction and comfort for high torque jobs.

The Black & Decker MSW100 ReadyWrench lets you say goodbye to lost or missing sockets for good. This all-in-one wrench puts 16 of the most popular standard and metric socket sizes at your fingertips--just spin either of the tool's two rotating heads to find the right size. With no socket set to store or organize, you'll make short work of general household assembly jobs, regular maintenance tasks, common do-it-yourself repairs, advanced automotive jobs, and more.Black & Decker Ready Wrench At a Glance:All-in-one socket wrench replaces 1- and 2-inch-deep sockets16 of the most popular sockets; combines standard and metric in 1 toolDurable rubber grip provides comfort for high-torque jobsMeets or exceeds ASME standardsLifetime warrantyFits 16 of the most popular socket sizes--standard and metric.Can be used like a ratchet for continuous turning.View larger.Slides over nuts tightened down on long bolts where a 2-inch-deep socket won't fit. No More Guesswork, Lost or Missing SocketsKeeping track of individual sockets from a socket set can be a chore, as sockets often go missing or get dropped and misplaced. Likewise, socket sets can be tipped and scattered on garage floors, and they are usually unorganized, which makes it difficult to find the size you're looking for. Thankfully, the ReadyWrench puts an end to lost sockets and ensures you'll never need to search through a socket set again.Whether you're assembling a barbecue, fixing a bike, putting together furniture, or tinkering with your car, the ReadyWrench can help save you both time and stress. Thanks to its easy-to-use design, the ReadyWrench lets you transition easily from task to task without having to hunt around for sockets or additional tools.Sockets Just Took a New TurnThe ReadyWrench features two rotating heads that easily adjust and click into place--just spin the heads to find the socket size you're looking for. For further convenience, the heads detent at 45 and 90 degrees, so the ReadyWrench can be used like a ratchet for continuous turning.With its short-pin design, the ReadyWrench replaces both one-and two-inch-deep sockets. It easily slides over nuts tightened down on long bolts where even a two-inch-deep or longer socket will not fit.One Incredible Wrench; 16 Most Popular SizesThe ReadyWrench, with its multiple socket options and short-pin design, is a versatile and flexible tool--and a great value over purchasing a socket set. The sockets are cast to fit both standard (SAE) and metric bolts, and they have a special six-point socket design that won't damage bolt heads.Best of all, the ReadyWrench offers 16 socket options--5/16 inch, 3/8 inch, 7/16 inch, 1/2 inch, 9/16 inch, 5/8 inch, 11/16 inch, 3/4 inch, 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 13mm, 14mm, 16mm, 17mm, and 19mm--all the standard and metric sizes you need to handle most any project. Additionally, there are color-coded laser markings on the side of each socket for easy reference (metric = blue; standard = red).User-Friendly Tool Designed to Last a LifetimeThe ReadyWrench is so easy to use, you won't know how you ever lived without it. To start, socket sizes are etched and baked in color into each socket for easy visibility--not imprinted like standard sockets. For added convenience, a helpful size chart (in both inches and millimeters) on the back of the handle lets you know exactly what size you need for a specific job.Additionally, the ReadyWrench boasts a durable rubber grip that provides exceptional comfort for high-torque applications and extends the life of the tool. Built to last, the ReadyWrench is made of durable vanadium steel with a nickel chrome finish.The MSW100 ReadyWrench is backed by a lifetime warranty.About Black & Decker: A History of Innovation and InventionAs a global manufacturer and marketer of power tools/accessories, hardware, home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems, Black & Decker has established a reputation for product innovation, high-quality, durable design, and value. With worldwide recognition, Black & Decker has unsurpassed global distribution of hardware and tools.Based in Towson, Maryland, Black & Decker was founded in 1910 by S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker. In 1917, the company invented a portable electric drill and quickly received a patent for a pistol grip and trigger switch. In the years that followed, the company's success led to entry into foreign markets, and later, the development and acquisition of individual tool lines, such as DeWalt, Porter-Cable, Delta, and more.What's in the BoxAll-in-one socket wrench.

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In this enthralling actioner, Liam Neeson stars as a distraught widower haunted by his past who takes a job as a huntsman in the Alaskan wilderness. When the plane he and a bunch of hardened oil rig workers are travelling on crashes, they all find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere. Now, the men must fight the elements, starvation, each other, and a deadly pack of wolves as they struggle to survive. With Dallas Roberts, Frank Grillo, Dermot Mulroney. 118 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish; deleted scenes; audio commentary.

The plane crashes (boy, does it crash) in the remote Alaskan nowhere, and the rough-and-tumble oil wildcatters who survive must fight their way to safety. That in itself might be enough from which The Grey could fashion a suspenseful thrill-ride, but the movie has one more ace up its sleeve. Wolves! A pack of them, starving and considerably irritated that these outsiders have blundered into their territory. And while it is true that most real-world wolves are hardly man-eaters, director Joe Carnahan and cowriter Ian Mackenzie Jeffers are really not all that interested in reality. Despite some hair-raising moments and a healthy spattering of gore, The Grey is an existential action picture, and the wolves function only as all-purpose predator (being computer-generated, they never really look real anyway). What's really at stake are the souls of these men--how they get along together, and how they face death. Yes, there is always something faintly absurd hanging around this movie; it's like a Jack London story adapted by Luc Besson. But out of its pulpy mash, Carnahan extracts something gutsy. It certainly helps that he's got the mighty Liam Neeson on board as the most capable of the survivors; Neeson exudes the kind of authority that the average action hero can only play-act. Dallas Roberts and Dermot Mulroney add color, and Frank Grillo jumps off the screen as the most belligerent of the desperate crew. It's possible for a movie to have an absurd premise yet carve something unexpectedly philosophical out of that: The Incredible Shrinking Man and Rise of the Planet of the Apes come to mind. Add this one to that oddball list. --Robert Horton