THE PAJAMA GAME [BLU-RAY] (1957): "As movie musicals go, The Pajama Game doesn’t seem like a classic. However, due to some creative production numbers and a general sense of liveliness, it becomes a fairly fun romp." Starring Doris Day, John Raitt. Warner, $21.99, 1/26/2021.

RIO [BLU-RAY 3D] (2011): "While Rio has all the elements to become a fun animated adventure, it never comes together in a satisfying way. Despite its vibrant settings and situations, it ends up as a surprisingly flavorless and generic film, though the 3D presentation makes it more fun." Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway. Fox, $19.99, 8/30/2011.

FATMAN [BLU-RAY] (2020): "At times, the quirky premise of Fatman gives it energy. However, it remains more of a concept than a fully-realized film, so it sputters as it goes." Starring Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins. Paramount, $22.99, 1/26/2021.

THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN: CRITERION COLLECTION [BLU-RAY] (1981): "As an attempt to replicate an 'unfilmable' novel, The French Lieutenant’s Woman mostly works, but it becomes a mixed bag. While its period narrative engages, its meta stabs at a modern side flop." Starring Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons. Criterion, $39.95, 8/11/2015.

GOOD NEWS (1947): "As a mix of romance, comedy and tunes, Good News offers a breezy experience. I wouldn’t call it a good movie, but it manages passable entertainment across its short running time." Starring June Allyson, Peter Lawford. Warner, $21.99, 1/26/2021.

GHOSTBUSTERS II [4K UHD] (1989): "If I could view Ghostbusters II in isolation, I’d probably like it more than I do. Unfortunately, I can’t help but compare it to the original Ghostbusters, and when I contrast it with that classic, it comes up short. The sequel entertains but never makes it to the higher level achieved by its predecessor." Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. Sony, $22.99, 6/7/2016.

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