Emilio Estevez's three appearances in the family-friendly comedy-drama Mighty Ducks franchise are collected on this DVD box set. The Mighty Ducks, D2: The Mighty Ducks, and D3: The Mighty Ducks have all been transferred to DVD in 1.85:1 letterboxed format. All three films also feature the original English language soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1, while the first film also features supplementary French and Spanish language tracks in Dolby Surround. All three films are closed captioned in English, though none of them have subtitle options, and none feature bonus supplementary materials.
John Hughes' 1990 family hit about a resourceful kid (Macaulay Culkin) fending off bumbling burglars (Daniel Stern and Joe Pesci) inspired four uproarious sequels, collected here in one collector's edition that includes Home Alone on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD, Home Alone 3 on DVD, Home Alone: Taking Back the House on DVD and Home Alone: The Holiday Heist on DVD. Extras include over two hours of special features and other collectible goodies packed into a unique paint can package.
Dreamworks' "fowl" take on The Great Escape arrives on DVD in an elegant edition that is sure to please all comers. The picture is stunningly clear, presented in a 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen format with rich, textured colors. The sound is Dolby Digital 5.1, offering tremendous depth and clarity. But while these features alone make this a worthy purchase, it's the extras that will have people flocking to the stores. Chicken Run offers a witty commentary from directors Nick Park and Peter Lord and a pair of documentaries. While the documentaries both feature largely the same material, it's interesting to watch the painstaking process of bringing claymation characters to life. There is also a "read-along" feature, which is a storybook retelling of the film designed for younger viewers, as well as the usual trailers, production notes, and bios. Also of note are the dozen "Easter Eggs" hidden throughout the film's menus. Click on any of these to find interesting tidbits on the making of the film. This DVD is one that truly has broad appeal: from animation fans to movie buffs or kids, there is something here for everybody.