Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) moment so fans will be happy. Unfortunately, the script is ridiculously skimpy with little irony, nuance, or depth. Extras on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include a gag reel, two making-of featurettes, and a behind-the-scenes documentary. “War Story” (IFC Films) stars Catherine Keener as Lee, a photojournalist overcoming psychological trauma. The movie begins shortly after Lee has returned from covering the conflict in Libya, where her reporting partner Mark was violently killed in front of her. In shock, she retreats to Sicily, keeping the world at bay. When Lee encounters Hafsia (Hafsia Herzi), a Tunisian migrant hoping to settle in France, she decides to help. Hafsia is a distraction for Lee, a woman she can help instead of helping herself. Ben Kingsley co-stars as Albert, a former reporter who worked with Lee. He is on hand to state the cold, exag- gerated newsman’s idea that death is simply part of war reporting. He urges her to snap out of her depression and continue pursuing the story. Keener’s Lee looks hag- gard, tired, and lost in the early scenes. Her portrayal of a woman damaged by loss makes the war she had covered personal, and her objectivity becomes understandably subjective. The movie is a compelling look at the collat- eral damage war causes for civilians. The only extra on the DVD release is a theatrical trailer. “Kiki’s Delivery Service” (Disney) is an animated coming-of-age tale directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Kiki is an enterprising girl who must follow tradition to become a full-fledged witch. Venturing out with only her black cat Jiji, Kiki flies off for the adventure of a lifetime. Landing in a far-off city, she sets up a high-flying delivery service and begins a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world. The movie focuses more on character and environment than plot. Kiki and Jiji are both likable and Jiji provides comic relief. The supporting cast includes Kiki’s custom- ers and the folks she encounters. All are different, but still very human. As in most of Miyazaki’s films, there are a lot of magic and fantasy elements. He does not dwell on loud, boisterous action sequences to get viewers’ atten- tion. Extras on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include an introduction by John Lasseter, original Japanese trailers, and several behind-the-scenes featurettes.