Two of this week's new DVD releases might make you feel nostalgic.
"Top Gun," Grade B: The action film/romance starring Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis is being re-released to mark the 25th anniversary. It's been a quarter of a decade but "Top Gun" will still have you feeling the need for speed.
The action part of the film has to do with an elite group of pilots who compete to be the best in their class and earn the title of "Top Gun." Cruise and McGillis provide the romance as a hot-shot test pilot and civilian instructor who do their own form of flying.
The Blu-ray includes a six-part documentary on the making of the film, a behind-the-scenes featurette, a survival training featurette, interviews with Tom Cruise, four music videos and commentary by producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
"Prom," Grade B: Teenagers get ready for their high school prom. From its high school setting to cast of typical teenage heroes and villains, it's "High School Musical" without all the impromptu dance numbers.
What it has that "HMS" doesn't is the smart script by Katie Wech, which should resonate with young and older moviegoers. Whether you went to prom, didn't go, or just hate the whole idea, there's someone to relate to in this light romantic comedy.
Director Joe Nussbaum and Wech keep the movie from sinking into a cheesy tale of young love through interesting supporting characters. Yin Chang plays an emotionally divided senior who must decide between love and career, while the young athlete played by Nolan Sotillo struggles with the pull between his best friend and the girl he likes.
"Running Wilde: Season One," Grade D: An environmentalist (Keri Russell) agrees to move in with a superficial millionaire (Will Arnett).
Despite the first-rate talent, this FOX series lasted less than one season. So if you missed any or all of it, here's your chance to get caught up with the comedy.
Russell brought a lot of charm and Arnett provided plenty of silliness. It wasn't enough to overcome the bad writing.
Also coming to DVD Tuesday:
"The Nightmare Before Christmas": Blu-ray 3D.
"Sons of Anarchy: Season Three": Ron Perlman and Katey Sagal star in the FX drama.
"Storage Wars: Season 1": Cable series about people who buy contents of storage units.
"iCarly: The Complete 3rd Season": Jane Lynch and Jack Black guest star.
"Paranormal State: Season 5": Series explores things that go bump in the night.
"Only In America With Larry The Cable Guy: Volume 1": Larry the Cable Guy looks at interesting people and events across the country.
"Nikita: The Complete First Season": Nikita looks to destroy the organization that trained her to be an assassin.
"Doc Martin: The Movies": The two full-length TV movies that inspired the series starring Martin Clunes.
"The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Second Season": CW series about the loves and deaths of young vampires.
"Wrecked": A man (Adrien Brody) has no memory of what seems to be illegal activities.
"The Man Who Walked Between the Towers": A collection of animated stories of inspiration.
"Wonders of the Universe": Brian Cox explains mysteries of the universe.
"House: Season 7": High Laurie stars.
"Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family": Madea deals with a family crisis.
"Forks Over Knives": Documentary urges Americans to eat more vegetables.
"Hell's Kitchen: The Complete Fifth Season": Gordon Ramsay puts contestants through brutal competition.
"90210: The Third Season": Contemporary version of "Beverly Hills 90210."
"Dora the Explorer: Dora's Halloween Parade": Dora and friends' Halloween adventure.
"Desperate Housewives: The Complete Seventh Season": The antics continue on Wisteria Lane.
"Detroit 1-8-7: The Complete First Season": Michael Imperioli stars.
"Cougar Town: The Complete Second Season": Courteney Cox stars.
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'Top Gun' took actress McGillis by surprise