Review: From 90210 to The Class, there's a DVD for you Special

Still having trouble finding the right Blu-ray or DVD for the weekend? From the fictional teen drama of 90210 and the real-life teenage angst in The Class to the nonstop laughs of I Love You, Man, your search is over.

If Zac Efron in 17 Again is not exactly your idea of a pleasurable viewing experience, why not try out one of these Blu-ray or DVD gems? I Love You, Man Hands down, still one of the most original, smartest and hysterical comedies released this year, the wonderfully funny and brilliantly-acted I Love You, Man is also the greatest bromantic comedy that’ll ever hit movie screens. Now a part of our pop culture lexicon, “bromance” is a platonic, non-sexual term of endearment describing the relationship between a close male buddy, a frat brother or the best man at your wedding. And, it was just a matter of time before Hollywood made a film that comically explored what’s at the core of that male friendship and bonding — and I Love You, Man does it laugh-packed style. Stars Paul Rudd and Jason Segel ensure that I Love You, Man runs like a tight, well-oiled comic hot rod — their comedic timing and chemistry is undeniably flawless. You can be forgiven for missing I Love You, Man during its theatrical run, but there’s no excuse for passing up an opportunity to experience this bromantic masterpi! ece in the privacy of your own home. You’ll love it, man, there’s no doubt about it.

Paramount

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I Love You, Man Blu-ray + DVD – Bonus Features: Deleted scenes; extended scenes; gag reel; The Making of I Love You, Man featurette and commentary with Rudd, Segel and director John Hamburg. (Paramount) The Tiger’s Tail Written and directed by legendary filmmaker John Boorman, the award-winning auteur behind such classics as Excalibur, Deliverance and Hope & Glory, The Tiger’s Tail is a gripping, suspense-fueled thriller that weaves its way through newly affluent Ireland from the wealthy environs of a nouveau riche Dublin real estate developer to the forgotten homeless left behind by the economic boom. Boasting an all-star ensemble cast that includes Brendan Gleeson, Kim Cattrall, Ciaran Hinds, Sinéad Cusack and Seán McGinley, The Tiger’s Tail overflows with shocking and eye-popping twists and turns and a first-rate performance by Brendan Gleeson as a wealthy, successful Dublin businessmen who must fight to stay alive and uncover the shocking secret of his shadowy past before it destroys him. Another classic from the multi-talented Boorman. A Tiger's Tail is a must see! (MGM/UA)

MGM

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90210: The First Season While many Hollywood insiders predicted that this remake of the ‘80s primetime hit series Beverly Hills: 90210 wouldn’t make it past two or three episodes, the fictional characters of the exclusive zip code are laughing all the way to the proverbial bank. Updated for the 21st century, this new, deluxe version of 90210 (being touted as a spin-off) became an instant ratings phenom the moment it hit the airwaves. In addition to a young, sexy cast made up of the pretty new faces of Shenae Grimes, Tristan Wilds, and AnnaLynne McCord, (in a stroke of creative genius) familiar faces from the original series (and it's spin-off Melrose Place) — from Rob Estes, Shannen Doherty and Jennie Garth to Tori Spelling and Ian Ziering — have regularly stopped by West Beverly High, the Mansion and Peach Pit to offer up their mature words of wisdom (and to boost ratings even higher). With all 23 episodes from Season One on six discs, this innovative and addictive primetime ! experiment, allows both 90210 followers and newcomers the chance to experience a whole new generation of love triangles, dark secrets and personal drama.

CBS/Paramount

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90210: The First Season DVD — Bonus Features: Cast commentaries on selected episodes; two cast-hosted featurettes, set tours; music and fashion featurettes and a mini-documentary about the new series and audio commentary. (CBS/Paramount) The Class Taking home the Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Palme d’Or in 2008 and scoring an Academy Award-nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, the inspirational and exhilarating motion picture The Class — directed by Laurent Cantet and starring François Bégaudeau (co-writer of the screenplay with Cantet) is a powerful docu-drama about a year in the life of a French schoolteacher and his multicultural students. Based on the best-selling novel by François Bégaudeau, who plays himself in the film, The Class recreates what François went through while teaching high school in one of Paris’ toughest, multi-ethnic, inner city middle schools. Cultures and attitudes often clash in his classroom. However, François creates an atmosphere of respect and diligence where many of his students soon begin to blossom. Poignant, charming and phenomenally entertaining, The Class is in…dare I say…a class all its own, making all other classroom dramas appear si! lly and predictable in comparison.

Sony

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The Class Blu-ray + DVD — Bonus Features: "Making of” featurette and audio commentary on select scenes. On Blu-ray only: Actors’ Workshop – featuring rehearsal sessions and Actors’ Self-Portraits – the actors self-interview themselves. (Sony)