DVD previews: 'Exodus: Gods and Kings,' 'Annie'

Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, March 17:

"Exodus: Gods and Kings" (PG-13, 150 minutes, Fox): Director-producer Ridley Scott portrays God as a petulant and vengeful child who has temper tantrums of epic proportions when he doesn't get his way in this retelling of the Old Testament story of Moses (Christian Bale). It's understandable that people were angry about the whitewashing of Egypt. But no aspiring actor of color should think of this as an opportunity missed so much as a bullet dodged. Contains violence. Extras include deleted and extended scenes, commentary by Scott and co-screenwriter Jeffrey Caine. Also, on Blu-ray: "The Exodus Historical Guide" trivia track, "Keepers of the Covenant" documentary, "The Lawgiver's Legacy: Moses Throughout History" featurette, "The Gods and Kings Archive" and an HBO First Look.

"Annie" (PG, 1181 minutes, Sony): This updated "Annie" can feel a bit edgy for a kid's movie. But, more problematically, it's too long for a kid's movie. A couple of the songs could easily be cut, and some of that time would have been better spent focusing on the relationship between foster kid Annie (Quvenzhané Wallis) and tycoon/mayoral candidate Will Stacks (Jamie Foxx), whose bond at times comes across as artificial. Extras include commentary, a making-of featurette and "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile" music video. Also, on Blu-ray: bloopers, "Something Was Missing" deleted song with Foxx; sing-alongs to "Annie" classics, featurettes, "Tomorrow Around the World" music videos in several languages and a trivia track.

"Top Five" (R, 101 minutes, Paramount): "Top Five" truly soars when Chris Rock, as comedian-turned-film star Andre Allen, is interacting with his co-stars, particuarly Rosario Dawson as a mysterious and charming journalist. Other scene sharers (and sometimes stealers) include J.B. Smoove as Andre's loyal assistant, Kevin Hart as an epithet-slinging manager, Ben Vereen as a pivotal figure from his past and Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones and Sherri Shepherd as friends from the old days. Shot with crystalline sharpness by Manuel Alberto Claro, "Top Five" has the bright, high-gloss feel of the most delicious wish-fulfillment fantasies, but it derives its spiky, propulsive energy from the adamantly forthright figure at its center. Contains strong sexual content, nudity, language and some drug use.

Also: "Vice," "Something Wicked," "Son of a Gun," "Penguins of Madagascar," "Disorder" (documentary), "Wolfy, the Incredible Secret" (French), "Ride the Pink Horse" (1947), "Revelation: The End of Days," "My Girl"(1991), "Troop Beverly Hills" (1989), "Muck" and "Mark of the Devil" (1970, West Germany).

Television series: "Turn: Washington's Spies: First Season," "Ghost Whisperer: Complete Series," "Maude: Complete Series" and "Halo: Nightfall."