WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES [BLU-RAY] (2017): "As the third film in the series, War for the Planet of the Apes could’ve spun its wheels, but instead, it delivers a vivid tale of its own. The movie offers an unusual character orientation that allows it to create a vivid, involving narrative." Starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis. Fox, $34.99, 10/24/2017.

THE EMOJI MOVIE [BLU-RAY] (2017): "While not the cinematic abomination many expected, The Emoji Movie never becomes an entertaining effort. It lacks real wit or cleverness, as it simply cobbles together a tiresome tale with easy jokes along the way." Starring TJ Miller, Anna Faris. Sony, $34.99, 10/24/2017.

STARSHIP TROOPERS: TRAITOR OF MARS [4K UHD] (2017): "For the series’ fifth film, we get the wholly forgettable Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars. A mix of dull characters, mediocre action and poor animation, the movie lacks much appeal." Starring Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer. Sony, $34.99, 9/19/2017.

HALLOWEEN II [BLU-RAY] (2009): "Rob Zombie’s 2007 Halloween remake flopped in most possible ways, and his 2009 sequel stinks even worse. Stupid, disjointed, illogical and pointless, the movie boasts no positive elements." Starring Malcolm McDowell, Scout Taylor-Compton. Sony, $14.98, 1/12/2010.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS [4K UHD] (1965): "A holiday staple, A Charlie Brown Christmas remains a classic after more than 50 years. It continues to charm and delight." Written by Charles M. Schulz. Warner, $29.98, 10/31/2017.

BATMAN VS. TWO-FACE [BLU-RAY] (2017): "While it improves on its predecessor, Batman Vs. Two-Face still fails to coalesce into anything memorable. Too silly, campy and inconsistent, it mostly falls flat." Starring Adam West, William Shatner. Warner, $24.98, 10/17/2017.

WARRIOR [4K UHD] (2011): "Given its use of the 'in your face' world of Mixed Martial Arts, one might expect Warrior to be loud, aggressive and abrasive. However, it’s none of those things, as it simply uses MMA as the backdrop for an emotional, involving character piece." Starring Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy. Lionsgate, $22.99, 10/24/2017.

THE WHO: TOMMY LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL [BLU-RAY] (2017): "With Tommy Live at the Royal Albert Hall, the Who provide a pretty good representation of their most famous album. While the show never crackles, it fares well and portrays the music in a positive manner." Starring The Who. Eagle Rock Entertainment, $21.98, 10/13/2017.

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