The world has endured 3D concert movies from Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, The Jonas Brothers, and the cast of “Glee.” Now comes Katy Perry, who’s older, wiser, and armed with a cream cannon, showering her devoted fans in white goo that I’m sure ruined a few exposed cell phones along the way. The best-selling recording artist with a candy fixation makes her way to the big screen in “Katy Perry: Part of Me,” a surprisingly emotional look at the history and world domination of the woman who once kissed a girl and liked it. Although expectedly cagey about the details of Perry’s private life (the “Part” of the title is accurate), the documentary is a flashy, enlightening time capsule of Perry’s career. It’s no concert film, but more of a backstage pass, permitting fans access to the singer and her turbulent year of mega-stardom. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com

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