DVDs of the week

IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH (15)

THE STORY: Retired military man Hank Deerfield (Tommy Lee Jones) investigates the strange disappearance of his soldier son, recently returned from duty in Iraq. He is joined by a civilian homicide cop (Charlize Theron) and the pair uncover a suspicious cover-up by the army.

THE EXTRAS: Extra scenes, interview with writer/ director Paul Haggis and behind-the-scenes featurettes.

THE VERDICT: A powerful and oddly underrated drama that is packed with fine performances. Well worth catching

THE PRICE: pounds 19.99.

SUBURBAN GIRL (12)

THE STORY: Brett Eisenberg (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is working her way up the publishing ladder in New York. Eager to get ahead, she starts a romance with the older publishing giant Archie Know (Alec Baldwin). It's perfect to begin with, but complications soon ensue...

THE EXTRAS: Audio commentary by director Marc Klein.

THE VERDICT: Engaging coming-of-age comedy drama based on Melissa Banks's book The Girl's Guide to Hunting and Fishing.

THE PRICE: pounds 15.99.

BEE MOVIE (U)

THE STORY: Ambitious young worker bee Barry B Benson (voiced by Jerry Seinfeld) breaks away and finds himself in the city, where he befriends florist Vanessa (Renee Zellweger).

THE EXTRAS: Two-disc edition has audio commentaries, alternate endings, lost scenes, trailers, music video and making-of specials.

THE VERDICT: Great animated fun for all the family.

THE PRICE: pounds 19.99.

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