KILLER'S MISSION [BLU-RAY] (1969): "As a samurai film, Killer’s Mission seems wholly unremarkable. Occasional flashes of vibrant action add some zing, but a muddy story and a general lack of momentum make it less than engrossing." Starring Tomisaburô Wakayama, Yumiko Nogawa. Radiance, $64.95, 3/26/24.
KNOCK AT THE CABIN [BLU-RAY] (2023): "Like many M. Night Shyamalan films, Knock at the Cabin comes with an intriguing premise. Also like many M. Night Shyamalan films, this one revolves too much around plot twists and gimmicks and too little on strong characters and narrative development." Starring Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff. Universal, $24.98, 5/9/2023.
TO DIE FOR: CRITERION COLLECTION [BLU-RAY] (1995): "Though occasionally a bit on the nose, To Die For mostly provides a brisk and taut look at the insidious pursuit of fame. Abetted by a stellar lead performance from Nicole Kidman, the movie brings a lot of zing." Starring Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix. Criterion, $39.95, 3/26/24.
TOY STORY 3 [4K UHD] (2010): "Does Toy Story 3 equal the delights found in its two predecessors? Pretty much – I still prefer the first two flicks, but I think this one offers a terrific experience that does not disappoint." Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. Disney, $39.99, 6/4/2019.
AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM [4K UHD] (2023): " With Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the DC Extended Universe of films comes to a close. While I can’t claim it sends off the series with a bang, I like it more than the 2018 Aquaman and think it offers decent entertainment after a slow start." Starring Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson. Warner, $39.98, 3/12/2024.
THE CONTENDER [BLU-RAY] (2000): "We don’t get a lot of political thrillers, but The Contender stands as a good entry in the genre. It suffers from some problems, most of which center around its somewhat sentimental final act, but as a whole, the film offers a solid and compelling story. Starring Joan Allen, Gary Oldman. Giant, $29.99, 3/26/2024.">
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