Manchurian Candidate

Starring: Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber, Kimberly Elise, Jon Voight

Directed by: Jonathan Demme

RS: 4of 4 Stars

2004 Paramount Pictures Action

Grab this special-edition DVD of John Frankenheimer's 1962 satirical thriller about brainwashing and an assassination during a political convention, and see what director Jonathan Demme is up against with his current remake. Frank Sinatra excels as a Korean War vet who uncovers secrets about his hero pal (Laurence Harvey). And Angela Lansbury is a marvel as Harvey's mommy dearest. The "making of" extras add to the kick.