New DVD releases include ‘Happy Feet,’ ‘The Pursuit of Happyness,’ ‘Children of Men’

Against-all-odds sports drama could have used a bit more authenticity.

{ Verdict: C   PG (Some adult themes, racial language, mild violence). Directed by Sunu Gonera. Starring Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Tom Arnold. 1 hour, 44 minutes. The Del Mar, 426-7500. }

Mira Nair’s lovely coming-to-America saga weaves two engrossing stories into one powerful narrative.

Releases include ‘Rocky Balboa,’ ‘Blood Diamond,’ ‘Eragon’ and ‘The Nativity Story’

Engrossing political documentary traces the career of Ralph Nader.

{ Verdict: A- Not rated (Could be PG for mildly violent images of car accidents). Directed by Henriette Mantel and Steve Skorvan. Starring Ralph Nader. 2 hours, 2 minutes. The Nickelodeon, 426-7500. }

New DVD releases include ‘Casino Royale,’ ‘The Holiday,’ ‘Shortbus,’ ‘Harsh Times’

Despite its misleading title, Russian saga is a challenging and rewarding film experience.

{ Verdict: A-  PG-13 (Some violence, mild sexual content) (In Russian with English subtitles). Directed by Andrei Kravchuk. Starring Kolya Spiridonov. 1 hour, 39 minutes. The Nickelodeon, 426-7500. }

Elegant, well-acted British drama struggles to find dramatic oomph.

{ Verdict: C+  R (Sexuality and profanity). Directed by Anthony Minghella. Starring Jude Law, Robin Wright Penn, Juliette Binoche. 2 hours. The Del Mar, 426-7500; Aptos Cinemas, 426-7500. }

New DVD releases include ‘Borat,’ ‘Peter Pan’

‘Breach’ an Oscar-worthy consideration for ’07