New DVD releases

"Semi-Pro"

It is 1976, and Jackie Moon (Will Ferrell) is the owner/player coach of the Flint Tropics of the ABA. The league is about to merge with the NBA, and only four teams will be absorbed in. Jackie trades a washing machine for an NBA player (Woody Harrelson) to play with his star player (Andre Benjamin). With some wild promotions, Jackie hopes to bring fans into his arena, and save the franchise.

"Flawless"

Laura Quinn (Demi Moore) is an executive with the London Diamond Company. She has been passed over for promotions. Hobbs (Michael Caine) is a nighttime janitor who has his own issues with the corporation. He has devised a plan to steal a huge cache of diamonds, which he presents to Laura. The mystery-thriller is well-crafted, engaging and suspenseful.

"Meet the Spartans"

The creators of "Epic Movie" and "Date Movie," have written a spoof of the film "300." Sean Maguire plays Gerard Butler's lead role, as the parodies include the films "Transformers," "Rocky," "Casino Royale," "Spider-Man 3," "Happy Feet," "Ghostrider" and more. Many celebrities are included along with some television shows. Watching the Spartans sing "I Will Survive" is funny.

"The Eye"

Jessica Alba stars as a concert violinist blind since she was five. Her sister (Parker Posey) has arranged for a cornea transplant, and she has the operation. It is a success, but with time, she knows that something is wrong, for she sees dead people. As her sight improves, the visions are filled with more horror.

Available next week

"Be Kind Rewind"

"John Adams"

"Jumper"

"Otis"

"The Bucket List"

"The Grand"

"The Other Boleyn Girl"

"Witless Protection"

- Jeff Tuckman