DVD reviews

December 4, 2007 at 1:46AM

TV

"24 (Season Six)" (Fox, $60)

The U.S. government bails Kiefer Sutherland out of hellish imprisonment in China -- and promptly turns him over to terrorists for execution. But of course, his day is just beginning as the bad guys set off a nuclear explosion on American soil and Sutherland's Jack Bauer races to prevent other bombs from going off. This seven-disc set has all 24 episodes from the sixth year, plus deleted scenes and commentary.

DAVID GERMAIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

"Battlestar Galactica: Razor" (Universal, $27)

Soon after its TV premiere, the feature-length movie spinoff of the sci-fi series lands on DVD. Featuring Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell and other series cast members, the tale follows the journey of a sister battleship that survives the sneak attack that virtually wipes out humanity.

DAVID GERMAIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reissue

"Erik the Viking: Director's Son's Cut" (MGM, $20)

This 1989 satire of Viking life is based on Norse mythology and a children's book called "The Saga of Erik the Viking." It was directed by Monty Python's Terry Jones for his son. This previously unseen version has been edited and recut to 75 minutes by Jones' son with reordered scenes and a remixed and redubbed soundtrack.

CURT FIELDS, WASHINGTON POST

FOREIGN

"I Am Cuba: Ultimate Edition" (Milestone, $45)

This restored and remastered version of Russian director Mikhail Kalatozov's poetic fantasia of a documentary comes as part of a three-disc set in cigar box-like packaging. The movie, commissioned as a propaganda travel brochure of socialist unity, is an intertwined four-part excursion into the heart of what was then a continuing revolution. Extras include an interview with Martin Scorsese, who was instrumental in getting the film restored. The second disc contains a fascinating full-length documentary on how the film was made and an interview with the screenwriter, while the third has a two-hour documentary about Kalatozov.

TERRY LAWSON, DETROIT FREE PRESS

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