There are a number of interesting offerings in this week’s batch of films new to DVD. The highest ranked by Criticker users was Frozen River — an extremely low-budget film about Canadian cross-border smuggling, that ended up on a lot of year-end “best” lists and even snagged a couple Oscar nominations. Or for lighter fare, watch Bruce Campbell play… Bruce Campell.

Blindness – 169 Rankings – Average Tier 5.57
A doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see in a town where everyone is struck with a mysterious case of sudden blindness. She feigns illness in order to take care of her husband as her surrounding community breaks down into chaos and disorder. Based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago. Blindness @ Amazon

W. – 158 Rankings – Average Tier 5.03
A chronicle on the life and presidency of George W. Bush W. @ Amazon

My Name Is Bruce – 43 Rankings – Average Tier 5.23
B Movie Legend Bruce Campbell is mistaken for his character Ash from the Evil Dead trilogy and forced to fight a real monster in a small town in Oregon. My Name Is Bruce @ Amazon

Frozen River – 39 Rankings – Average Tier 6.31
Takes place in the days before Christmas near a little-known border crossing on the Mohawk reservation between New York State and Quebec. Here, the lure of fast money from smuggling presents a daily challenge to single moms who would otherwise be earning minimum wage. Frozen River @ Amazon

Chocolate – 25 Rankings – Average Tier 4.84
An autistic woman with powerful martial art skills looks to settle her ailing mother’s debts by seeking out the ruthless gangs that owe her family money. Chocolate @ Amazon

Other New Releases This Week
Nights in Rodanthe
Miracle at St. Anna
Soul Men
The Guitar
The Lodger