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It's that time of year: Scores of love stories, both classic and modern, are making their way onto DVD. From time-tripping hookups to a Jane Austen romance to a musical love match, there's a movie for every taste.
But, beware, not all romances are created equal. To help you separate the truly lovable from the barely tolerable, here's our guide to this year's batch of new Valentine's Day releases.See the full content of this document
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Movies to Put You in the Mood for Love
"Bright Star" (2009, Sony, PG, $28) -- Societal conventions keep the poverty-stricken poet John Keats (Ben Whisaw) from wooing his well-to-do neighbor Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish) even though she's as smitten with him as he is with her. Director Jane Campion ("The Piano") knows how to shape scenes for maximum dreaminess. Surrender to the slow place and you'll soon find y...
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