John Hughes comedy classic Weird Science gets yet another release, this time under the "High School Reunion Collection" banner. While the extras on the disc seem slim, they're still a step up from the last one Universal junked out. This time, the 1.85:1 image comes in a vibrant anamorphic transfer, while audiophiles will be more than happy with the tweaked and remastered 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS tracks. Bonus materials are slim, but at least you get the original theatrical trailer (something the box does not advertise, which might mislead some buyers looking to upgrade their disc). All in all, it's a fine pared-down release, though one has to wonder if there are plans in the works for a special edition down the road.

Though not labeled a special edition, Paramount's DVD of The General's Daughter comes very close. For starters, the image is first rate. Framed at the original aspect ratio of 2.35:1, the anamorphic transfer shines with detail. Flesh tones are right on, darks are solid, and colors, while muted for the most part, are distinct. The sound, an English 5.1 track, (an English Surround track and a French Surround track are also available) is equally impressive, with liberal use of the surround speakers. There are also a number of supplemental features. The highlight is a scene-specific audio commentary with director Simon West. It's an unusual commentary, with West sounding as though he's simply reading it off of a paper in front of him. Regardless, he makes some interesting observations. The disc also features a 20-minute behind-the-scenes featurette with cast and crew interviews that is just a step above the standard fluff piece. In addition, there are four deleted scenes and an alternate ending, all of which include commentary from West. Other than the unnecessary ending, the deleted scenes would have fit well in the film, but certainly would have changed the focus in some ways. Rounding things out are two trailers. Though the critics panned the film, overall this is a fine disc, worth owning or at least renting.

The film that helped establish Prince's public persona comes to DVD with this lackluster release from Warner Bros. The transfer is a standard, full-frame 1.33:1 image. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while a French soundtrack is recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include production notes and theatrical trailers. The best aspect of this disc is the sound, which was also the best aspect of the movie. Considering Prince's stature as one of the superstars of the last 20 years, one wonders if a special edition release of this film on DVD might be in the works.

There are two kinds of Blade fans out there -- those who thought that Blade: Trinity was a gas and those who were downright depressed and frankly ticked off after seeing it. Whatever your viewpoint, this DVD will reinforce those feelings in a major way. Ryan Reynolds fans will have a laugh riot with the blooper reel, then later enjoy the Nightstalkers comic included in the package, providing hope that one day, New Line would create a film just for them. If you're part of this audience, the good news is that this DVD was made just for you. It is a love fest for every bit of the film, with no hindsight into its performance critically or at the box office and certainly no hint of the problems that have resulted in a Wesley Snipes lawsuit against the studio and writer/director David Goyer personally. Of course, those who were mentally scarred from the film probably won't waste their time with the DVD, but if they did, they'd probably bust a blood vessel in their forehead from being so angry. Worthy of mention is that the clever "Goyer on Goyer" interview was previously available before the movie opened, so many of his comments have little to do with how the film played or the feelings at the studio at the time of the DVD. The version presented here is the R-rated theatrical cut, though it should be noted that the movie also comes in an unrated cut that adds up to 10 minutes of footage into the film and supports multiple audio commentaries that aren't included here. The famed alternate "Werewolf" ending is also supplied and it's just plain bad -- one of those ideas that might work well on paper, but fails miserably once life is injected into it. The well-done areas on the disc are the 16-part behind-the-scenes documentary and the presentation of the flick. Clocking in at 105 minutes, the making-of is a reminder of previous well-done Blade discs and lets the viewer straight into the heart of the production. The picture and sound are equipped with a fine anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen transfer and action-packed Dolby Digital EX Surround Sound and DTS ES: 6.1 Stereo Surround tracks, both adding up to an incredible presentation of the film. Again, if you loved this third flick, then this disc should be top on your list -- everyone else might just want to watch the first or second movie instead.