chex- i dont know the format offered on the 'bruce almnighty' dvd, but with the 6.1, you should be able to get the ES discrete option. i was curious why i couldnt get it, til i figured out it is only for 6.1 set-ups, and not 5.1.
another thing you might need to do, in case you didnt. before you start the movie, on the menu, go to either 'audio options', or 'languages', and some have it under 'set-up'. choose to play the 'DTS' or 'dolby surround 5.1' as the sound option. once you do this, when the movie plays, the 701 will automitacally go into the DTS or DD mode, depending on which ever you choose. and if you have the setting in the receiver set to have a rear surround, it should go into the ES mode.
give that a shot and see if it helps.
BTW- did you get your other probs fixed theis weekend??
bigjohn
