More of this summer's films come to DVD this week, led by the extras-packed fantasy The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. If bullet-bending is more your style, you'll want to pick up Timur Bekmambetov's super-charged actioner, Wanted; for raunchy, man-child laughs check out Will Ferrell's Step Brothers. And if your leanings are a tad more sophisticated, see the latest from the revamped Criterion Collection and a special set from the greatest cinematic romance of all time: Casablanca.

If the prospect of watching the director of Russia's impressive sci-fi films Night Watch and Day Watch make his Hollywood debut wasn't enough to make you watch Wanted, perhaps it was the idea of seeing Angelina Jolie as a tattooed, deadly assassin; either way, Timur Bekmambetov's bullet-bending action film exceeded expectations in theaters last summer and, accordingly, will be looking for a place on your DVD shelf this week.
Adapted from Mark Millar's comics of the same name, Wanted follows the young, bookish Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) as he learns from a mysterious woman named Fox (Jolie) that his father belonged to a secret society of assassins and he's next in line to join. Packed with visually-stunning set pieces and silly-but-fun action, Wanted won over critics; Universal Home Entertainment aims to do the same with fans by offering a plethora of bonus features on its 2-Disc DVD (a cast and character guide, plus featurettes on the film's stunts, special effects, graphic novel roots, and more) as well as picture-in-picture interviews, trivia, and extra angles on its Blu-ray release. In another unique BD-Live feature, record and share your own commentary track during key scenes from the film.
Below, watch an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from the Wanted DVD in which the film's visual effects team explains how they created the impressive train sequence -- entirely in CG.

Next: Return to Narnia with Prince Caspian
on Dec 01 2008 07:09 PM Wanted was a lot of fun even though it does have a lot of flaws such as a crappy cop out ending, choppy editing. I don't know if I should get the blu-ray this week or just wait for the inevitable double dip that will probably be released when the sequel comes out and I bet that double dip will have the alternate ending they shot that had Wesley and Sloan fighting. I think I will get Step Brothers which was hilarious. I did not really like Chronicles of Narnia 2 and it is a rental at best. (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 01 2008 07:11 PM I'm amazed that "Fly me to the moon" did not make this list. This, after Space Chimps, when viewed together with some Pink Floyd music, is a lot like heaven. Sigh... (Reply to this) |
on Dec 01 2008 07:11 PM Also X Files 2 blew, and was a big disappointment since I am an X Files fan. It was just so boring and had a very crappy story. (Reply to this) |
on Dec 01 2008 07:14 PM Tomwaitsjr: :) (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 01 2008 07:57 PM I will definitely be picking up Wanted this week. It may not have been perfect, but was still a great watch. I am debating whether or not to get the Collector's Gift Set, or just the 2-disc, but I think I will take the risk and pick up the Gift Set. I liked Narnia okay, but won't be getting it for myself. I'm sure my mom will give me money to buy it for her. I liked Step Brothers a lot when I first saw it, but every time I looked back on it, I questioned whether I loved it or just thought it was okay. I've been debating whether or not to get it, and can't decide. I may just wait a few weeks. What's the deal with Baron Davis on the DVD? Anyone know what that's about? Also, I kinda "liked" X-files, but it wasn't nearly as good as the first one. That said, since I'm strapped for cash, I may wait quite awhile to get that one. (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 01 2008 08:04 PM Even thought the reviews were bad and everyone said it sucked, i will still probably rent X-Files. I just loved the show and I thought the first one was great. (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 01 2008 09:01 PM I Loved Prince Caspian, that was Epic, also liked Wanted a whole lot, as well as X-Files, I was one of them. Step Brothers didn't look all that funny to me. I can recommend those three but I won't be buying DVDs for myself until after my shopping is done. (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 01 2008 09:04 PM I can't wait to see Wanted, i never got a chance in theaters and i'm going to give X-files a chance as well. Step Brothers i found funny at the time but also looking back i think its dumb. Narnia was good but i don't think i'll buy it. Can't wait for The Dark Knight Next Week!!! -MIKE (Reply to this) |
on Dec 01 2008 09:10 PM In reply to this comment (#2163544) Dude I love the show, I DVR every episode and I like the first movie quite a bit but really don't get your hopes up at all because then you are just hurting yourself even more. (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 01 2008 10:43 PM Ah man don't say that about the X-Files, I want to see it with hope in my heart that the trailers were just not showing anything. One of the greatest TV shows of all time. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh man. It even has Billy Connely in it! How bag could it be ?!?!? Take it back! (Reply to this) |
on Dec 01 2008 11:36 PM In reply to this comment (#2163694) Timeline had Billy Connelly in it. Nuff said. (great book, so-so movie) (Reply to this) |
on Dec 02 2008 08:43 AM Adding elements to the original story worked the first time but rewriting the whole story was idiotic. Prince Caspian. One of the many movies I wasted my money on this year. (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 02 2008 10:11 AM Am bitter at Wanted because I liked the comic so much and they pretty much bastardized the story, not really saying much about the movie, just that I won't be buying it because I was biased against it. Step Brothers and Prince Caspian were good to see in the theaters once... I think I'll ask for Casablanca for Christmas... (Reply to this) |
on Dec 02 2008 11:57 AM I would buy 'Wanted', but there are a group of highly-trained, shadowy shoemaker-assassins out to kill me... (Reply to this) |
on Dec 02 2008 02:27 PM Not the biggest fan of Fuller, but I'll check on White Dog nonetheless. The premise is pretty cool, at least. (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 02 2008 03:30 PM Renting only this week. I saw none of these, and none interest me enough to buy them without having seeing them. (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 02 2008 04:18 PM I'm saving my money for the best movie this year coming out next week. Horton Hears a Who was great. Christian Bale did a great job playing Horton. And Aaron Eckhart as the Mayor!! Hands down the best movie this year. (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 03 2008 06:40 PM Aaahh! I'm too late! I'm still talking anyway, I'd see "Wanted" to see Jolie blow people away in leather, I'd skip "Prince Caspian" because the book was just a big flashback, I'd buy "Casablanca", because, well, I'll let you guess, I'd skip "I Want to Believe" because I'm a fair weather Files fan, and I'd see "Step Brothers" because if they were a chick who's the one guy they'd go for, JOHN STAMOES, and I'm guessing you're joking Speaker for the Films, and vitajex, I know how that goes happens to me every week! HA! One overlong sentence to describe everything! Top that. If I had to see one thing it would be "Wanted", to see Jolie, baby, YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!! (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 03 2008 06:43 PM Oh, and "Saturday Night Live", what does that have... "TWO WILD AND CRAZY GUYS!" (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 03 2008 07:24 PM You soft and lonely you ever so pony you just like heav en SHOW ME SHOW ME SHOW ME how you do that thing the one that makes me pooh she said the one that makes me laugh she said threw up all over my face show me how you do it and I promise you I promise YOU i'll run away with you I'll run away with you! (Reply to this) |
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