DVD DETAILS: 'Appaloosa'

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Published: January 13, 2009

Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris in a scene from "Appaloosa.” newline.wireimage.com photo

New releases

→"Appaloosa”: This adaptation of a Robert B. Parker novel casts Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen as the possible saviors of a New Mexico town, with Jeremy Irons as a corrupt businessman who holds the place in his grip. DVD extras: four "making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by Harris; deleted scenes. (R: P, V)

→"Brideshead Revisited”: Evelyn Waugh’s novel of class differences and relationship complications in 1920s England revolves around an outsider (Matthew Goode) drawn to a family of aristocrats. DVD extras: "making-of” documentary; deleted scenes. (PG-13: AS)

→"Mirrors”: Kiefer Sutherland plays a security guard who discovers supernatural forces at work in the store he’s meant to protect. His police training didn’t extend to fighting specters, though, so he’s at a loss when his ex-wife (Paula Patton) and children are targeted. DVD extras: two "making-of” documentaries; deleted and alternate scenes. (R and unrated versions: AS, N, P, V)

→"My Best Friend’s Girl”: Hoping to prompt a co-worker (Kate Hudson) to see him in a more romantic light, a fellow (Jason Biggs) hires a reputed closer (Dane Cook) on such deals. The stand-in is supposed to repel the woman so that she’ll race into the arms of the guy who wants her. Instead, she responds favorably, creating a big dilemma for both guys. DVD extras: four "making-of” documentaries; deleted and extended scenes; outtakes. (R and unrated versions: AS, N, P)

→"Swing Vote”: A man has the deciding vote in a presidential election in this comedy. Kevin Costner plays an everyman lobbied by the incumbent and the challenger (Kelsey Grammer, Dennis Hopper). (PG-13: P)

→"Tyler Perry’s the Family That Preys”: Tyler Perry’s name on a movie has become a legitimate brand, and in this comedy-drama, the multiple-threat talent gives Alfre Woodard and Kathy Bates showcase roles as longtime Atlanta friends. DVD extras: four "making-of” documentaries; deleted scenes. (PG-13: AS, P, V)

Coming soon

→Jan. 20: "The Children of Huang Shi,” "Children of the Stones,” "City of Ember,” "Criss Angel Mindfreak: Complete Season Four,” "Emergency! Season 5,” "The Express,” "Henry Poole Is Here,” "Igor,” "The Last Detective: Complete Collection,” "Max Payne,” "Moonlight: Complete Series,” "My Three Sons: Complete First Season,” "The Powerpuff Girls: Complete Series,” "The Rockford Files: Season Six, The Final Season,” "Saw V.”

→Jan. 27: "Cheers: Final Season,” "College,” "Fireproof,” "Invaders: Complete Series,” "Lakeview Terrace,” "The Lucky Ones,” "M.A.N.T.I.S.: Complete Series,” "Pride and Glory,” "The Rocker,” "RocknRolla,” "Vicky Cristina Barcelona.”

Family viewing guide key: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

From Staff and Wire Reports

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