New on DVD: Percy, the Beav and 'Hot Tub Time Machine'

new celebrity this enjoy New on DVD: Percy, the Beav and 'Hot Tub Time Machine'

Percy Jackson the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
2010, Fox, PG, $30; Blu-ray, $40

High schooler Percy (Logan Lerman) is the human son of Poseidon, the god of the sea (Kevin McKidd), and a mortal mother, Sally Jackson (Catherine Keener). Despite his immortal upbringing, he's a teen with very human hormones. But this is no high-school spat: He's caught in the middle of a feud between Zeus (Sean Bean) and Hades (Steve Coogan). When he is accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt, Percy must clear his name. Based on the popular book series by Rick Riordan.

USA TODAY's Claudia Puig says: * *½ out of four. "Mythology is de-mythologized. The wholesome and lighthearted fun could inspire young audiences to explore classic Greek myths."

Leave It to Beaver: The Complete Series
1957-63, Shout! Factory, $200

Gee, Wally! This is a big deal, on account of all 234 episodes of the TV series are on 37 discs. Follow the misadventures of Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver (Jerry Mathers), brother Wally (Tony Dow) and parents Ward and June (Hugh Beaumont and Barbara Billingsley). Extras include original pilot and look-backs with Mathers, Dow, Billingsley and Ken Osmond (Eddie Haskell).

Hot Tub Time Machine
2010, MGM, R, $30; Blu-ray, $40

Like Snakes on a Plane, the title tells you all you need to know. Pals Adam (John Cusack), Nick (Craig Robinson) and Lou (Rob Corddry) visit a ski resort, along with Adam's nephew (Clark Duke). Before you know it, the hot tub transports them back to 1986. Think The Hangover meets Back to the Future. Blu-ray includes unrated version. Extras: 10 minutes of additional footage; deleted scenes. (Puig: * *)



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