AIR FORCE ONE [BLU-RAY]: (1997) "As a film, Air Force One feels mechanical and forced at times, but it offers a reasonably exciting and entertaining experience. There’s nothing particularly creative at work here, but it’s a professional and enjoyable piece. The Blu-ray boasts excellent audio but picture quality seems average and the disc comes without many extras. This is a fairly mediocre release for a moderately compelling film." Starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman. Sony, $28.95, 6/2/2009.

PRISON BREAK - SEASON FOUR: (2008) "After four years, Prison Break essentially comes to an end here. Despite a few missteps, I think the series works pretty well all the way through its finale. The DVD offers very good picture and audio along with a mediocre set of extras. While I’m not wild about the spotty supplements, I like Season Four and think it’s a solid conclusion to the series." Starring Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller. Fox, $49.98, 6/2/2009.

FROST/NIXON [BLU-RAY]: (2008) "As a stage play, Frost/Nixon crackles. As a film, Frost/Nixon tends to plod. Despite some excellent performances from its top-notch case, the movie lacks urgency and fails to develop much forward momentum. The Blu-ray presents terrific picture quality, perfectly adequate audio, and an excellent collection of extras. I’m pleased with this top-notch release, but the movie itself disappoints." Starring Frank Langella, Michael Sheen. Universal, $39.98, 4/21/2009.

STRIKING DISTANCE [BLU-RAY]: (1993) "I’ve seen worse action movies than Striking Distance, but I’ve not watched many that are quite so anonymous and forgettable. Nothing particularly entertaining or engaging occurs in this bland, generic enterprise. The Blu-ray follows suit, as it offers mediocre visuals, decent but erratic audio, and no real extras. Skip this clunker and rewatch Die Hard instead." Starring Bruce Willis, Sarah Jessica Parker. Sony, $28.95, 6/16/2009.

NOSTRADAMUS 2012: (2009) "Do people really take the ramblings of a 16th century “seer” seriously? Apparently, as Nostradamus 2012 views its subject without the slightest hint of skepticism or scrutiny. That means it provides some intriguing thoughts but lacks the depth to become anything more than an idle curiosity." A&E, $19.98, 6/30/2009.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION: (1959) "(T)his “50th Anniversary Edition” DVD comes as a letdown as well. It provides picture and sound that are on a par with what we found on the prior disc, but it omits most of that set’s supplements. While this release’s exclusives are interesting, they don’t substitute for the elements found on the original disc. Completists will want to own both, but if you just desire one Diary, I’d recommend the old version of the (film)." Starring Millie Perlins, Shelley Winters. Fox, $19.98, 6/16/2009.

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