It’s an exciting week for home video as Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln comes to DVD and Blu-ray. There have been many portrayals of the sixteenth president of the United States over the years, but if you have not seen Daniel Day-Lewis’ definitive, Oscar-winning work, do yourself a favor and check this movie out. While not a perfect film — the scenes at home between Lincoln and wife Mary bog things down a bit — the dramatization of the process of getting the 13th amendment passed makes for a surprisingly gripping story.

If you’re looking for something a little lighter, the Billy Crystal/Bette Midler comedy Parental Guidance is also released on March 26. The biggest news, however, is the release to Blu-ray for the first time of a large collection of titles from the Miramax library including Beautiful Girls, Shipping News, Music of the Heart, and American Son. There are a lot more movies to see this week, including individual releases of the Jurassic Park trilogy, so have a look at our shopper’s guide and click on a link to get more information or to make a purchase.