DVD releases

“Despicable Me 2”

Super villain Gru (Steve Carell), his adorable girls and all those wonderful Minions are back.

The new DVD release doesn’t have nearly as much heart as the original film, but it makes up for that deficiency with a lot more humor.

It’s tough to find the same kind of emotional notes that made the original film — the 2010 hit where Gru goes from a super villain who steals the moon to the loving father of three orphans — so enjoyable.

Grade: B

“Fast &Furious 6”

This is a fun thrill ride as long as director Justin Lin keeps the pedal to the metal in the action scenes. It’s when he moves over to the slow lane to deal with relationships that the movie hits some big potholes.

No film franchise has gone through as big a transformation. It started a dozen years ago with “The Fast and the Furious,” the story of an undercover cop infiltrating the Los Angeles street-racer world to stop a hijacking ring. These days, the team of fast-driving criminals — paced by the gruff Toretto (Vin Diesel) and ex-cop Brian (the late Paul Walker) — fight international terrorists.

Grade: B-

Other DVDs

“Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary”: This Julie Andrews movie is being re-released.

“Muppet Movie Collection”: Includes “Muppet Treasure Island” and “The Great Muppet Caper.”

“Anchorman: Legend of Ron Burgundy Giftset”: Includes film on Blu-ray.

“Battle of the Year”: A break-dancing crew returns to its roots.

“Angels Sing”: Film that reminds us a little Christmas cheer can go a long way.

“Adore”: Two women explore the intricacies of love, family, morality and passion.

“The Ultimate Life”: A rich man begins to question what’s important in his life.

“The Seasoning House”: Deaf and mute Angel (Rosie Day) is abducted and sent to a Balkan brothel.

“Touchy Feely”: Comedy about finding your place in the world.

Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee (Fresno, Calif.)

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