New DVDs: 3/18/08
by Katrina Hayday Wester
This week's picks include Drew's clues, the bee's knees, and a tranny nanny
Mrs. Doubtfire (Behind-the-Seams Edition) , 20th Century Fox , PG-13, $14.99
Both grandparents and grandchildren will love this classic story about Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams), who dresses up as the perfect nanny in order to win back his family during a bitter divorce. A cross between Tootsie and Mary Poppins, this 1993 heart-warmer also hits all the comedic marks. The “Behind the Seams” edition includes deleted, extended, and alternate scenes, a featurette, and more.
Bee Movie (Widescreen Edition) , DreamWorks Animation, Rated PG, $15.99
The theatrical version of Bee Movie has been reviewed on Grandparents.com and can be read here. According to our younger kid reviewers, this movie was laugh-out-loud funny, and they have already watched it more than once. Older kids disagreed. Some disliked the fact that the main character, Barry, had a relationship with the human Vanessa (Renée Zellweger), and didn’t think the bees were depicted true to their species. Some silly movies don’t work for all smart kids. Despite our particular test audience, this is a hugely popular DVD that your grandchildren will probably want to watch, but not over and over again.
Nancy Drew , Warner Home Video, Rated PG, $19.99
You’ll certainly notice that Nancy Drew has changed to keep up with the times, but you’ll also see that she’s stayed true to her character. In this story, small-town Nancy (Emma Roberts) moves to Hollywood, where she lives in a house embroiled in mystery. Nancy tries her best to resist the temptation to solve it, but in the end her curiosity wins. This is great movie to introduce your tween granddaughter to Nancy Drew; then take her to your local bookstore and get her reading the books!
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