The final act of the film differs greatly in style, and goes on for quite some time. The darker alien invasion is fun and non-violent. Unfortunately, there's not a lot surrounding it. The varied cast of characters isn't amusing enough and the intended message isn't very clear to a young child. It's a mildly fun time-waster, but you can skip it and not miss much of anything. 
For a CG effort, the DVD transfer benefits in every way possible. It's clean, clear, sharp, colorful, detailed, and nearly flawless. It has some minor trouble in the reds with compression, yet they're well controlled. It's gorgeous all around. 
Audio is subdued and subtle. The countless musical numbers keep the sound field active. The alien attack is a disappointment with lacking surround usage and only a small boost of bass when the action becomes heavy. It's inconsistent, but when it works you'll find a nicely mixed audio track. 
Extras begin with four deleted scenes. Each carries an introduction by the director and writer who explain why they cut it. There are multiple openings included, and in total there are 13 and a half minutes of material.
Two music videos are included along with a sing-along and a karaoke edition of the Barenaked Ladies tune. Hatching Chicken Little is split into individual features, though it works better as a full feature. You'll spend 18 minutes exploring the voice acting, the technology, and the evolution of the story. A few dull DVD games and trailers round off the disc.
Chicken Little is the final theatrical role for the great Don Knotts. He died only a few months after the release. His role is minor, yet one of the funniest of the cast.
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