New on DVD and Blu-ray

The Avengers

(Disney, $30)

This hit flick about a band of superheroes delivered “the reverence that super-fans demand,” plus the “winking humor” the genre requires, said The Washington Post. Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo gave performances “so well-pitched” that it’s “tempting to overpraise” the whole movie.

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Damsels in Distress

(Sony, $31)

Director Whit Stillman’s latest comedy may be too whimsical for some, but it displays a rare intelligence, said NPR.org. The story of three upper-crust college girls who are trying to improve the lives of their classmates, the movie “would deserve a watch for its dialogue alone.”

Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures

(Paramount, $100)

Finally, the original Indiana Jones trilogy has come to Blu-ray, said Forbes.com. Packaged with the forgettable fourth installment plus seven hours of bonus material, the older films look and sound “truly amazing” after a meticulous remastering.