There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for next week, including "The Constant Gardener," "Hustle & Flow," "Red Eye," and "Transporter 2." Let's take a look at these movies on DVD and video, along with some additional releases of interest.

January 10, 2006 - Video and DVD Releases

"The Constant Gardener"

Tagline: "Love. At any cost."

Length: 129 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for language, some violent images and sexual content/nudity

Based on the novel by John le Carré and directed by Fernando Meirelles, this thriller stars Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz. The story is set mostly in Kenya, where Justin Quayle (Fiennes) is a mild-mannered British diplomat and his wife Tessa (Weisz) is a feisty social activist. When Tessa is murdered, Justin investigates and finds out there was much he didn't know about his late wife. He also uncovers a web of corruption involving pharmaceutical companies and government bureaucracies.

Selected Special DVD Features:

• Deleted Scenes

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

"Hustle & Flow"

Tagline: "Everybody gotta have a dream."

Length: 116 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for sex and drug content, pervasive language and some violence

Set in the seamy parts of Memphis, this drama features a strong lead performance by Terrence Howard as Djay, a drug-dealing pimp. His hookers are portrayed by Taryn Manning, Taraji P. Henson and Paula Jai Parker. But Djay aspires to become a hip-hop artist and enlists the aid of characters played by Anthony Anderson and DJ Qualls. They set out to create a demo tape and get it to rapper Skinny Black (Ludacris), but all does not go smoothly as Djay tries to make the transition to recording artist.

Selected Special DVD Features:

• Widescreen

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

"Red Eye"

Tagline: "Fear takes flight."

Length: 85 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some intense sequences of violence, and language

Wes Craven directed this thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy. Lisa (McAdams), a Miami hotel manager, is on a flight back from Dallas when she finds herself seated beside a terrorist (Murphy) who is part of a plot to assassinate a Homeland Security official. The terrorist tells Lisa that her father (Brian Cox) will be killed unless she arranges for the official to be moved to a different suite at her hotel. Trapped aboard the airliner, Lisa tries to figure out how to save the lives of her father and the official.

Selected Special DVD Features:

• Widescreen

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

"Transporter 2"

Tagline: "The best in the business is back in the game."

Length: 87 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 intense sequences of violent action, sexual content, partial nudity and brief language

This actioner is the sequel to "The Transporter" (2002), and Jason Statham returns as Frank Martin, the man who transports anything for clients with no questions asked. However, Martin has now relocated from France to Miami and chauffeurs the son of the head of the U.S. anti-drug program. The son is kidnapped by a creepy villain named Gianni (Alessandro Gassman), and Martin must battle Gianni's thugs as he struggles to set things right. But the movie is primarily about spectacular chase and combat sequences.

Selected Special DVD Features:

• Featurettes
• Deleted Scenes

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

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