This is Criticker Blog’s first DVD Report, something we’d like to make a weekly occurrence. We’ll focus on the films new to DVD in the US, informing which are most beloved by users of Criticker. And, yes, we encourage you to click on our advertising links to buy all of them, even the crap ones.

It’s a pretty weak selection of new films on DVD this week, which angers this writer of Criticker’s inaugural DVD Report. Still, Be Kind Rewind is the sort of movie which is best seen on DVD — an uneven affair which split user opinion. And, we’re surprised that about the low number of rankings for Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins — has Mr. Lawrence completely lost his popular appeal? More of our users have seen an obscure Lebanese chick-flick!

Be Kind, Rewind – 157 Rankings – Average Tier 5.66
A man (Black) whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend’s video store. In order to satisfy the store’s most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films, which include Back to the Future, The Lion King, and Robocop. Be Kind, Rewind @ Amazon

Fool’s Gold – 26 Rankings – Average Tier 3.58

A new clue to the whereabouts of a lost treasure rekindles a married couple’s sense of adventure — and their estranged romance. Fool’s Gold @ Amazon

Under the Same Moon – 7 Rankings – Average Tier 4.00

A young Mexican boy travels to the U.S. to find his mother after his grandmother passes away. Under the Same Moon @ Amazon

Caramel – 5 Rankings – Average Tier 7.00

A romantic comedy centered on the daily lives of five Lebanese women going in Beirut. Caramel @ Amazon

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins – 3 Rankings – Average Tier 3.33

A successful talk show host leaves Los Angeles to reunite with his family in the Deep South. Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins @ Amazon