UNCHARTED [BLU-RAY] (2022): "An adventure in the Indiana Jones vein, Uncharted offers a superficial, cartoony affair that never really connects. Despite all the action on display, the movie feels contrived and oddly dull." Starring Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg. Sony, $38.99, 5/10/2022.

SAW [BLU-RAY] (2004): "Back in 2004, Saw became a decent hit that spawned a long series of sequels and spinoffs. I must admit I fail to see the appeal of this original film, as it squanders a promising premise to end up as a sluggish tale." Starring Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell. Lionsgate, $14.99, 7/20/2021.

BEVERLY HILLS COP II [4K UHD] (1987): "When one thinks of generic, cookie-cutter sequels, an image of Beverly Hills Cop II might come to mind. Though not a bad piece of work, it often echoes the first movie and feels like an uninspired facsimile." Starring Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold. Paramount, $25.99, 5/17/2022.

BABE [BLU-RAY] (1995): "A charming little family fable, Babe hits all the right notes. It sends s message without too much moralizing and seems sweet without sappiness." Starring James Cromwell, Christine Cavanaugh. Universal, $14.98, 4/5/2011.

THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE (PARAMOUNT PRESENTS EDITION) [4K UHD] (1962): "With John Ford behind the camera and both James Stewart and John Wayne in front of it, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance presents a meeting of cinematic giants. Even with all that such a combination promises, Shot lives up to expectations, as it offers a dynamic, dramatic western." Starring John Wayne, James Stewart. Paramount, $34.99, 5/17/2022.

THE MACHINIST [BLU-RAY] (2004): "Perhaps destined to be remembered for the extreme weight loss by its lead actor, The Machinist deserves a better fate than that. It provides a consistently intriguing mystery and psychological thriller abetted by strong acting and a creepy tone." Starring Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh. Paramount, $12.99, 5/19/2009.

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