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Top 5 Movies Released on DVD April 19, 2005

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Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand joined the cast and audiences flocked to "Meet the Fockers" in theaters; Nicole Kidman fell for a young boy she thought was her dead husband in "Birth;" gorgeous cinematography and a love story keeps the plot moving along in "House of Flying Daggers;" Shane Carruth spent just $7,000 and made the critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller, "Primer;" and another Stephen King story got the big screen treatment in "Riding the Bullet."

1. "Meet the Fockers"

Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand play Mr. and Mrs. Focker in this sequel to the hugely successful 2000 comedy, "Meet the Parents." Bonus features include deleted scenes, bloopers, and behind the scenes featurettes.
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2. "House of Flying Daggers"

A police officer tries to infiltrate the deadly rebel group, House of Flying Daggers, in this gorgeous love story from "Hero" filmmaker, Zhang Yimou. Bonus features include audio commentary, a music video, Making Of featurette, and a storyboard to film comparison.

3. "Primer"

Writer/director/editor Shane Carruth spent just $7,000 and made one of the best sci-fi/thrillers of the decade. "Primer" follows a couple of buddies who invent a machine that works well beyond their expectations. The DVD release includes commentary tracks.
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4. "Riding the Bullet"

Based on the Stephen King eBook, "Riding the Bullet" follows a troubled student who hitchhikes 100 miles to visit his ailing mother. Along the way the man's picked up by a series of ghosts, including a 50's greaser killed in a car wreck (played by David Arquette). Bonus features include director's commentary, storyboard comparison, and a Making Of featurette.
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5. "Birth"

Nicole Kidman stars as a grieving widow who, 10 years after the death of her husband, finally decides to move on with her life and get remarried. She's just about to take the big step when a 10 year-old boy comes into her life, a 10 year-old boy she believes is her dead husband. Only check out "Birth" if you're interested in the film itself. There aren't any real bonus features.
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