Melonie Diaz

Nash Edgerton's attempt at a black comedy is an earnest effort - but this tale south of the border struggles to leave a mark

Oddly dark comedy starring Sandler as a sad Jewish cobbler who can walk a mile in other men's shoes when he uses his missing fathers repair machine

Early on New Year's Day in 2009, Oscar Grant was shot by a transit police officer on the platform at Fruitvale BART Staton in Oakland, California.

Gondry's VHS-based comedy focuses on Mike (Def), sole employee of Mr Fletcher (Glover) and passionately devoted to his rundown, ramshackle video rental store.

In the week where Blu-ray finally saw off HD DVD, the studied retro charm of Gondry's VHS-based comedy seems oddly appropriate.