THE MULE [BLU-RAY] (2018): "Clint Eastwood returns to acting for the first time in six years as the lead in The Mule. While his performance enlivens a potentially trite affair, the movie’s shift from comedy to drama hobbles its overall level of success." Starring Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper. Warner, $35.99, 4/2/2019.

THE PRISONER [BLU-RAY] (1955): "With two powerhouse actors at its core, The Prisoner seems ripe to explode into a strong drama. Unfortunately, the end result feels scattered and unfocused, factors that make it a flawed effort." Starring Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins. Arrow, $39.95, 3/12/2019.

BUMBLEBEE [4K UHD] (2018): "As an extension of the Transformers universe, Bumblebee fares better than its predecessors, though it still doesn't really impress. The 4K UHD improves on the Blu-ray to a moderate degree." Starring Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena. Paramount, $39.99, 4/2/2019.

PET SEMATARY [BLU-RAY] (1989): "In the history of Stephen King novels adapted for the screen, we’ve gotten a lot more bad than good, and Pet Sematary firmly falls in the 'meh' pile. While not incompetent, it feels far too bland and monotonous to pack a punch." Starring Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby. Paramount, $16.99, 3/26/2019.

I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND: CRITERION COLLECTION [BLU-RAY] (1978): "A true gem of a film, I Wanna Hold Your Hand gives us a delightful look at Beatlemania through the eyes of the fans. Hilarious, charming, and even a little touching at times, it’s an excellent flick." Starring Nancy Allen, Marc McClure. Criterion, $39.95, 3/26/2019.

HEREDITARY [BLU-RAY] (2018): "More subtle than the average horror film, I won’t call Hereditary a classic. However, it’s firmly above average and brings a good tale our way." Starring Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne. Lionsgate, $21.99, 9/4/2018.

Colin Jacobson (Publisher, Webmaster and Reviewer): colinjacobson@dvdmg.com