New on DVD and Blu-ray

Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

(Music Box, $30)

This Werner Herzog documentary “flirts with sentimentality” in its eagerness to celebrate the challenges of life for a group of Siberian fur trappers, saidThe Boston Globe. But the scenery, the trappers’ “beautiful” dogs, and Herzog’s enthusiasm should keep viewers engaged.

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30 Rock: Season Seven

(Universal, $45)

NBC’s clever comedy wrapped up many story lines neatly in its final season, said Time.com. The “funny and heartfelt” finale—featuring a perfect last fight between stars Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin—will remind old fans that the characters always mattered more than the quips.

Strictly Ballroom

(Miramax/Lionsgate, $15)

Director Baz Luhrmann (The Great Gatsby) put his name on the map 21 years ago with this delightful Cinderella story, said Playbill.com. Blu-ray does wonders for the “stunning production design,” as a maverick ballroom dancer and his unlikely partner compete for a major crown.