The vampire thriller Queen of the Damned comes to DVD on Warner Home Video with a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer. Audio is offered in Dolby Digital 5.1 in English and French, with subtitles in English, French, and Spanish. There are many special features on this DVD release, including commentary with director Michael Rymer, producer Jorge Saralegui, and composer Richard Gibbs. The three music videos include the songs "Forsaken" (performed by David Draiman), "Redeemer" (performed by Marilyn Manson), and "System" (performed by Chester Bennington), as well as a music video from Static-X for "Cold." The three featurettes include interviews and behind-the-scene footage, the best of them being "Creating the Vampires," which focuses on the special effects. "The Music of Lestat" features interviews with composer Gibbs and lyricist Jonathan Davis from Korn. "Aalyiah Remembered" is a very brief tribute to the late pop star and her contributions to the film. Outtakes include 13 deleted scenes and extended concert sequences for the songs "Slept So Long" and "Not Meant for Me." In addition to cast film highlights, production stills, and a gag reel, there are enhanced features for DVD-ROM.
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The story of Navy diver Carl Brashear, the first African-American to achieve the rank of Master Diver, Men of Honor comes to DVD in an excellent Special Edition package. As DVDs pile up on the shelves, that phrase often gets tacked on to even the most sparse discs. Here, however, the title is richly deserved. Boasting a stellar transfer -- a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen picture -- this is another good buy to show off the visual attributes of the medium. Men of Honor isn't the kind of film that absolutely requires Dolby Digital Sound, but the 5.1 treatment puts the underwater action center stage. These are fine additions, to be sure, but the special edition moniker usually refers to one thing -- extras. Here, viewers get a great commentary from director George Tillman Jr., star Cuba Gooding Jr., and the producer and writer. There is also a bevy of deleted scenes, including an alternate ending. These are available with or without a commentary track from Tillman. Also included are a pair of featurettes, including a look at the real Carl Brashear's life. In addition, this DVD also offers an animatic storyboard, a music video for the film's theme song, and the usual trailers and TV spots. All in all, Men of Honor is a solid release and the excellent extras make it worth owning.