The doctor is in once again in this hit sequel Dr. Dolittle 2 starring Eddie Murphy. Fox has done commendable work on this disc, making sure that the 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer looks clean, clear, and nearly perfect. No grain, dirt, or edge enhancement is spotted throughout the entire film. The audio is equally as good, featuring a Dolby Digital 5.1 mix. While this is not really an effects-heavy feature, overall the speakers are utilized often by way of background music or dialogue. All aspects of the 5.1 track are clear of any distortion or hiss. Also included on this disc is a Dolby Digital 2.0 track in English and French, as well as English and Spanish subtitles. Dr. Dolittle 2 is packed to the brim with special features. Included on this disc is a funny screen- specific commentary track by director Steve Carr and co-producer Heidi Santelli, a "The Making of Dr. Dolittle 2" featurette, "Bear Necessities: A Kid's Guide to Grizzlies," "Making Movie Magic With Rhythm and Hues," and "Wild on the Set With Tank the Bear." Taken together these short behind-the-scenes features give the viewer some insights into how the film was made, plus an interesting look into the characters (both human and animal). Two extended sequences are available with optional commentary, plus some storyboard sequences that don't offer a lot to the proceedings. Finally, there is a music video by Product G & B featuring Wyclef, a promo spot for the soundtrack, two non-anamorphic widescreen theatrical trailers, and no less than 12 TV spots for Dr. Dolittle 2. This edition of Dr. Dolittle 2 should please fans in all areas of the disc, even if you don't own a talking dog or lizard.

Simon Wincer's family-friendly whale movie Free Willy comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. An English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while Spanish and French soundtracks have been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. Subtitles are accessible in each of those languages. Supplemental materials include additional information on whales, a music video, interactive games, and trailers for all three Free Willy films. This is a solid release from Warner Bros.

David Prior produced the extras on this impressive three-disc release of David Fincher's Panic Room, equaling the outstanding job he did compiling the deluxe releases of that director's earlier films Fight Club and Seven. The superb anamorphic widescreen transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.40:1. English, French, and Spanish soundtracks have been rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1. Subtitles are accessible in all three of those languages as well. The film is graced with three commentary tracks. The first features director David Fincher discussing every aspect of the film's production. These stories offer a perfect lead-in to the bevy of extras on the bonus discs. In another commentary, Jodie Foster, Dwight Yoakam, and Forest Whitaker discuss what acting in this occasionally troubled production was like. A third commentary features the screenwriter David Koepp, who is joined by the Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman. Their discussion will provide a great deal of fascinating information for anyone interested in the craft of screenwriting. The two discs of extras truly saturate the viewer with information on every conceivable aspect of the production. From pre-visualization computer work to editing decisions, sound design, scoring, makeup, and beyond, this is simply one of the most comprehensive documentations of a film ever released on DVD. Those with a thirst for filmmaking knowledge will find this disc to be among the best ever produced. The care that went into this DVD is apparent in the menus that begin with a blueprint of the house. When the viewer selects one of the sections, the camera tracks inside the blueprint, where suddenly it stops being the blueprint and becomes images of the actual house. The words themselves are presented in the same distinctive font as the film's memorable opening credits. This is easily one of the most impressive discs of the year.

Richard Donner's memorable buddy-cop flick Lethal Weapon comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. A closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include production notes and a theatrical trailer. This disc is ideal for people who want the film that was seen in theaters, though a director's cut DVD has been released for avid fans.