A three-hankie special from Warner Bros., this film failed to click with either critics or audiences. The DVD edition may help to change that, but not by much. A solid, if unspectacular offering, Pay It Forward boasts a clear, crisp picture. The 1.85:1 anamorphic transfer is well done and nicely highlights the arid Nevada locations. The sound is Dolby Digital 5.1. But in a film as quiet and measured as this one, the only time it gets a workout is when Thomas Newman's score is played. For extras, viewers can listen to a commentary from director Mimi Leder, view an HBO First Look special, or watch the film's trailer. Additionally, there are a handful of cast and crew bios to sift through. Fans of Pay It Forward will be happy to own this version for the clear picture and the commentary. First-timers and casuals may rather rent it, then pay it forward to the next viewer.

Steven Seagal directs himself in the eco-friendly action film On Dangerous Ground, which comes to DVD with a pair of transfers. The widescreen transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1, and is preferable to the standard full-frame image. A closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, and a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. Subtitles are accessible in both of those languages as well. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence, but this Warner Brothers release will still satisfy any Seagal fan.

The Legend of Bagger Vance benefits from another Dreamworks staple, an impressive and detailed 6.1-channel DTS audio transfer. The roar of the crowd moves through the sound field and creates an intimate feeling, and the blasts in the World War I scenes explode from the speakers with devastating power. An additional 5.1-channel Dolby Digital transfer also provides a nice sensory experience. It moves nicely through the sound field, but pales in comparison to the DTS transfer. This release also includes a decent 2.0-channel Dolby Surround track. This 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer stands up to the premier standard of other Dreamworks releases like Gladiator and Almost Famous. The black levels are solid, and the colors shine with life and energy. The pristine, green landscapes of the golf course and the rich surrounding waters look outstanding, supporting Redford's eye for naturalistic scenery, and the startlingly clear picture exhibits no excessive grain or other defects. This disc features few significant extras, but it does include two brief featurettes and fairly extensive production notes. The most interesting supplement is "Robert Redford: Insight Into The Legend of Bagger Vance," a four-minute slide show with comments from the renowned director. The other featurette is a three-and-a-half minute promotional piece that covers the basic aspects of the story. The "Production Notes" section recycles the information in the keepcase insert, but it contains additional paragraphs concerning the real golfers and the actors' training. The cast and filmmaker biographies include background and filmographies (with character names listed) for six actors, as well as surprisingly substantial coverage of 12 crew members.