DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA [BLU-RAY] (2022): "Clearly many people enjoy Downton Abbey, but I admit that after two movies, I fail to see the appeal. A New Era seems unlikely to bring new converts, as it offers a slow, tedious affair." Starring Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith. Universal, $34.98, 7/5/2022.

SUNDOWN: THE VAMPIRE IN RETREAT [BLU-RAY] (1989): "As a combination of horror, action and comedy, Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat boasts the potential to deliver a fun mix of genres. Unfortunately, it winds up as a disjointed mishmash that cannot pull off its goals." Starring David Carradine, Maxwell Caulfield. Lionsgate, $17.99, 8/17/2021.

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE [4K UHD] (2022): "Three films in and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore shows a faltering, directionless franchise. Too long, too slow and too disjointed, the movie fails to ignite in any real way." Starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law. Warner, $39.98, 6/28/2022.

EDGE OF TOMORROW [4K UHD] (2014): "Edge of Tomorrow gives us a clever sci-fi plot and turns into a lively, exciting action flick. Despite a number of potential pitfalls, it keeps us engaged and entertained." Starring Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt. Warner, $30.99, 7/5/2022.

THE FIRST WIVES CLUB: PARAMOUNT PRESENTS EDITION [BLU-RAY] (1996): "Thanks to a terrific cast, The First Wives Club remains watchable. However, it favors random scenes over a coherent narrative and never quite comes together." Starring Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton. Paramount, $21.98, 6/28/2022.

GATTACA [4K UHD] (1997): " As a film, Gattaca offers a moving and intriguing experience. It delves more into ideas than action, which makes it unusual in this day and age, and it works quite well." Starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman. Sony, $30.99, 6/15/2021.

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