THE NAKED GUN [BLU-RAY] (2025): "More than 30 years after the franchise’s last entry, the 2025 reboot/sequel of The Naked Gun offers more of the same kind of humor seen all those years ago. That works for many but I think the end product only produces a smattering of minor laughs." Starring Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson. Paramount, $31.99, 11/11/2025.

THE MASTER OF BALLANTRAE [BLU-RAY] (1953): "A late career swashbuckler from Errol Flynn, The Master of Ballantrae fails to turn into a satisfying adventure. Too rushed and perfunctory, the movie lacks much to make it soar." Starring Errol Flynn, Beatrice Campbell. Warner, $21.99, 10/28/2025.

DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE [4K UHD] (2025): "As the conclusion to a long-running franchise, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale brings a tale with a little more plot than usual. That makes it a bit more interesting than the prior two films but it still delivers a project most likely to appeal to diehard fans." Starring Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter. Universal, $33.98, 11/11/2025.

I DIED A THOUSAND TIMES [BLU-RAY] (1955): "A remake of the Bogart effort High Sierra, I Died a Thousand Times stands on its own. Thanks to a strong cast and a fairly concise script, the movie delivers an engaging mix of crime and character drama." Starring Jack Palance, Shelley Winters. Warner, $21.99, 9/30/25.

THE TOXIC AVENGER [4K UHD] (2025): "An update on a 1980s cult classic, the 2025 take on The Toxic Avenger provides a surprisingly delightful affair. As a mix of satire, action and superhero drama, the remake easily betters its predecessor." Starring Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay. Cineverse, $46.98, 10/28/2025.

THE RACKET [BLU-RAY] (1951): "Only one aspect of The Racket holds it above the crowd: the energy created by its lead actors. This becomes enough to make the movie a winner." Starring Robert Mitchum, Robert Ryan. Warner, $21.99, 10/14/2025.

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