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This high-concept action-horror posits a world in which 'Honest Abe' spends his spare time battling the undead. Sounds a bit daft? Of course it is. But thanks to the gusto and creativity director Timur (Wanted) Bekmambetov brings to the film (particularly in its 3D guide) it's also more enjoyable than it has any right to be. The two 2.40:1 1080p Blu-ray presentations are immaculate and aided by thrillingly expansive DTS-HD MA 7.1 sonics. Extras consist of a 75-min Making of…, commentary by the writer, music video and an 8-min animated short.

While it's surprising that the generic plot of this star-studded sequel is apparently the best they could come up with, The Expendables 2 is never less than ridiculously entertaining. Adding genre icons Chuck Norris and Jean Claude van Damme to the mix, giving bigger roles to Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzengger and ramping up the number of one-liners is a smart move by writer/producer Sylvester Stallone – as is drafting in director Simon West (Con Air, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider), who shoot's the film's action sequences with real panache.

Not at the heights of the best of Pixar or DreamWorks, but Aardman's latest CG 'toon is still plenty of fun and a great AV experience in hi-def. The disc includes both 2D and 3D 1.85:1 1080p presentations of the film, with the latter proving incredibly convincing in its ability to create the impression of depth and volume. The DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack is just as satisfying, making use of the entire soundstage. Extras include a trio of Making of… featurettes, a Justin Bieber music video (with its own short Making of…) and five animation progression reels.

After two very funny outings, the antics of Hollywood's latest answer to Cheech and Chong are looking a little tired in this festive flick. Despite some cute claymation antics and another great cameo from Neil Patrick Harris, fewer gags hit the target this time around. At least the 3D is thrillingly over-the-top with loads of out-of-the-screen moments - although the DTS-HD 5.1 mix isn't as playful. The accompanying 2D platter also looks great, and sports a handful of extras, including a look at the claymation sequence and deleted scenes.