On Blu-Ray This Week: May 12 to May 18, 2008

Last week ‘s Blu-ray releases focused on a disaster movie, a Harrison Ford-powered action film, and some ballroom dancing. This week, more choices are available for the whole family, with movies The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and Mrs. Doubtfire. Check the entire release slate for this week over at the full article.

Last week, your Blu-ray home entertainment system had its fill of hurricanes, Harrison Ford, and ballroom dancing. This week’s offerings not only provide the same hodgepodge experience, it also gives a wider selection for the entire family.

The latest Blu-ray releases have everyone covered from the adventure-seeking kids, the adrenaline-operated big brothers and dads, and the fun-loving sisters and moms. How does The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and Mrs. Doubtfire sound?

If you’re planning to watch the upcoming sequel The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian this June, you should not have missed the first film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. If you did, thank your Blu-ray because you can now catch up on the magical world of Narnia. Adventure awaits you as four siblings and the likes of a talking lion try to end the winter curse of the White Witch.

Have some old-school love with the 1969 Oscar-winning classic Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Anti-heroes as they are, these two robbers rank high in the roster of Western icons. The film’s ending is one of the most critically acclaimed of all time so don’t miss this.

Last on our featured list of Blu-ray titles for this week is a gem from Robin Williams: Mrs. Doubtfire In this Academy Award-winning comedy film, Williams was only given Saturday evenings to see his children after a divorce. Desperately looking for means to be near his kids, Williams eventually cross-dresses to become his family’s housekeeper. Perfect recipe for loads of laughter and lots of realizations.

That’s it for this week. Here is the complete list of releases covering more action and adventure films plus some offerings on music and the environment:

• Shinobi: Special Edition (FUNimation Entertainment)
• Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (20th Century Fox)
• Untraceable (Sony Pictures)
• Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (20th Century Fox)
• Mrs. Doubtfire (20th Century Fox)
• Youth Without Youth (Sony Pictures)
• Blue Man Group: How to Be a Megastar Live! (Rhino Music)
• Epic Conditions: The Weather Channel (Warren Miller Entertainment)
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (Disney)