ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD [BLU-RAY] (2017): "Divorced from the scandal that nearly overshadowed its release, All the Money in the World doesn’t turn into an effective thriller. Despite an excellent cast and crew, the movie seems sluggish and rarely exploits its source to positive effect." Starring Michelle Williams, Mark Wahlberg. Sony, $21.99, 4/10/2018.

BULL DURHAM [BLU-RAY] (1988): "I’ve always really liked Bull Durham as a film, as it uses baseball as a believable backdrop for romantic comedy. Truly, this is the rare film of that genre that will appeal to male and female audiences." Starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon. MGM, $19.95, 5/7/2013.

TREMORS: A COLD DAY IN HELL [BLU-RAY] (2018): "As the sixth film in the franchise, Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell offers a story that branches out in potentially intriguing ways. Unfortunately, its execution fails miserably, as the movie suffers from a myriad of flaws." Starring Michael Gross, Jamie Kennedy. Universal, $22.98, 5/1/2018.

TOY STORY 2 [BLU-RAY 3D] (1999): "A rare sequel that probably improves on its predecessor, Toy Story 2 is a winner in every way. The 3D version adds enough extra involvement and depth to become a fun way to watch the film." Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. Disney, $49.99, 11/1/2011.

PADDINGTON 2 [BLU-RAY] (2018): "Nothing about Paddington 2 reinvents any wheels, but the movie executes its material so well that it doesn’t matter. Charming without being cheesy, the film delivers a winning family experience." Starring Ben Whishaw, Sally Hawkins. Warner, $35.99, 4/24/2018.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL [BLU-RAY] (2003): "Probably 2003’s most pleasant cinematic surprise, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl ably overcomes the cheesiness of its origins and provides a deft and lively adventure. It reignites the fun of pirate flicks and still manages to feel fresh and invigorating." Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom. Disney, $14.99, 4/19/2011.

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