Out on DVD this week:
1) Mr. & Mrs. Smith – RENT: There’s not much in the way of special features on this single-disc release, but knowing the way Fox operates, there should be a Special Edition of the film in the very near future. That said, the audio comentary by director Doug Liman is more than enough to satisfy the following months until the updated disc hits stores.
2) March of the Penguins – RENT: You’d find yourself hardpressed to recommend this film to DVD aficionados, since there really aren’t many special features, but the film has garnered enough attention to make this something worth adding to your Netflix queue.
3) Sky High – RENT: Disney’s family-friendly superhero movie is actually a lot more enjoyable to adults than their children, thanks mostly to a sharp cast of veteran actors including Dave Foley and Bruce Campbell. The DVD looks like it’s packed with bonus material, but it won’t take more than an hour to get through. Bummer.
4) Murderball – After “March of the Penguins,” this was the most talked about documentary in theaters this year, and for good reason, too. The bonus material is also much better, with two audio commentary tracks, a behind-the-scenes featurette, and deleted scenes that are all worth checking out.
Also out on DVD this week is the third volume (fourth season) of “Family Guy,” the summer comedy flop “Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo,” and a special edition release of Peter Jackson’s “The Frighteners.”
