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SALT LAKE CITY — I've been reviewing DVD's for KSL since 2011 and if you are wondering what is up with my rating system, here's Dave's rating system in a nutshell.

There's a million star systems and there's even a fresh and rotten vegetable system. However, by the time it reaches DVD, Blu Ray or Digital copy, the question I want answered is how much money can I spend and still look at myself in the mirror?

There's a lot of movies out there that are incredible four-star movies, but they may not have a high "rewatchability" factor. So, I try to balance the quality of the movie with how many times that you are going to want to throw this up on your big screen.

I have four basic ratings:

Buy It

This is a pretty easy one. As soon as it is released, open the wallet and shell out the clams.

Netflix It

This is a movie that you may want to keep for a a few days or weeks. You'll probably want to watch it a few times, but you don't want to spend the big bucks, because eventually you will get your fill and send it back.

Redbox It

Good for one viewing because let's be honest. It's only a buck.

TiVo It

Dave's DVD Reviews: Nov. 27 & 30

You don't want to spend any extra money. There's no rush to see this movie. Wait until it hits the television circuit, TiVo it and watch at your convenience.

Here are this week's DVD Releases.

Men in Black III Released Nov. 30, 2012

Netflix It

In Men in Black 3, Agents J (Will Smith) and K (Tommy Lee Jones) are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him -- secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K (Josh Brolin) to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind. -- (C) Sony

Dave's DVD Reviews: Nov. 27 & 30

Lawless Released Nov. 27, 2012

Dave's DVD Reviews: Nov. 27 & 30

Redbox It

Lawless is the true story of the infamous Bondurant Brothers: bootlegging siblings who made a run for the American Dream in Prohibition-era Virginia. In this epic gangster tale, inspired by true-life tales of author Matt Bondurant's family in his novel "The Wettest County in the World", the loyalty of three brothers is put to the test against the backdrop of the nation's most notorious crime wave. -- (C) Weinstein

ParaNorman Released Nov. 27, 2012

Netflix It

The new 3D stop-motion comedy thriller from animation company LAIKA, reteaming the company with Focus Features after the groundbreaking Academy Award-nominated Coraline. ParaNorman is, following Coraline, the company's second stop-motion animated feature to be made in 3D. In ParaNorman, a small town comes under siege by zombies. Who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman (Kodi Smit-McPhee), who is able to speak with the dead. In addition to the zombies, he'll have to take on ghosts, witches and, worst, of all, grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. But this young ghoul whisperer may find his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits. -- (C) Focus

Dave's DVD Reviews: Nov. 27 & 30

Other Releases this Week

Sparkle Released Nov. 30, 2012

Dave's DVD Reviews: Nov. 27 & 30

Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.

Step Up Revolution Released Nov. 27, 2012

Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations to become a professional dancer. She sparks with Sean, the leader of a dance crew whose neighborhood is threatened by Emily's father's development plans.

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