WHIP IT [BLU-RAY]: (2009) "If Drew Barrymore gets a second shot at the director’s chair, I hope that she’ll make something more interesting than Whip It. The movie has potential that it simply fails to mine. The Blu-ray boasts very good picture and solid audio but lacks significant extras. Chalk up Whip It as a disappointment." Starring Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore. Fox, $39.99, 2/2/2010.

ROCKY BALBOA [BLU-RAY]: (2006) "Rocky Balboa shows that life remains in the old Stallion. Touching, heartfelt and ultimately inspiring, it acts as the best of the series since the first flick. The Blu-ray presents pretty positive picture, audio and extras. This is a nice release and a satisfying movie." Starring Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young. Sony, $19.95, 3/20/2007.

A SERIOUS MAN [BLU-RAY]: (2009) "If you expect a quirky Coen brothers ala Raising Arizona, A Serious Man will disappoint. It’s closer to the Fargo side of the fence, though Serious comes across as even drier and darker. The Blu-ray provides very good picture, solid audio, and a few decent supplements. Serious won’t go down as a crowd-pleaser, but it’s an intriguing, introspective flick that should withstand additional viewings and analysis." Written & Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen . Universal, $36.98, 2/9/2010.

GOODFELLAS - 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION [BLU-RAY]: (1990) "GoodFellas itself remains Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece, as it offers the best realization of his style yet filmed. Never before or since did Scorsese seem so supremely confident and in charge of his gifts in this stunning flick. The Blu-ray offers good picture and audio along with a strong collection of supplements. The “20th Anniversary Edition” becomes the best GoodFellas package ever released." Starring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci. Warner, $34.99, 2/16/2010.

THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE [BLU-RAY]: (2009) "With its combination of sci-fi elements and romantic chick flick underpinnings, The Time Traveler’s Wife boasted the potential to offer a neat change of pace. While I like the basic premise, the movie fails to explore its themes and possibilities in a satisfying manner. The Blu-ray gives us positive picture, decent audio and a few interesting supplements. Wife had the potential to turn into a romantic drama that also would satisfy the male audience, but it sputters in all areas." Starring Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana. New Line, $35.99, 2/9/2010.

ROCKY V - THE UNDISPUTED COLLECTION [BLU-RAY]: (1985) "The Blu-ray offers the best sound of the first five films, but it skimps on extras, and picture quality is mediocre. Ultimately, Rocky V is a decent piece of work, but as with the other sequels, it probably will remain most compelling for devoted fans of the series; less interested parties will likely not find a lot to move them." Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire. MGM, $99.98, 11/3/2009.

COUPLES RETREAT [BLU-RAY]: (2009) "Despite a good cast and a premise chock full of comedic opportunity, Couples Retreat never gets off the ground. Yeah, it keeps us moderately engaged, but it remains mediocre at best. The Blu-ray provides superb visuals, good audio and an erratic set of supplements. While not an awful movie, Retreat fails to do much to entertain." Starring Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman. Universal, $39.98, 2/9/2010.

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