THE MASK OF FU MANCHU [BLU-RAY] (1932): "Even if one ignores its racist stereotypes and tropes, The Mask of Fu Manchu doesn’t satisfy. The movie lacks the desired thrills and tends to seem flat and incoherent." Starring Boris Karloff, Lewis Stone. Warner, $21.99, 5/7/2024.

OCEAN'S THIRTEEN [4K UHD] (2007): "While it doesn’t quite live up to the heights of the original flick in the series, Ocean’s Thirteen surpasses the less consistent Twelve. It entertains as it reminds us why we liked the first movie." Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Al Pacino. Warner, $39.98, 4/30/2024.

THE CROW [4K UHD] (1994): "I like The Crow and think it displays more style and verve than most of its peers, but the movie does’t do much else to stand out from the genre. In any case, it’s a good flick that generally works well." Starring Brandon Lee, Michael Wincott. Paramount, $25.99, 5/7/2024.

OCEAN'S TWELVE [4K UHD] (2004): "Ocean's Twelve never becomes as good as the first movie, but it boasts its own charms. I admire the fact that it doesn’t just copy its predecessor, and it delivers entertainment." Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts. Warner, $14.98, 4/30/2024.

NIGHT FALLS ON MANHATTAN [BLU-RAY] (1996): "Despite a good cast and a legendary director, Night Falls on Manhattan never quite gets off the ground. While it musters moderate intrigue, it seems too rushed and sketchy to become anything better than spotty." Starring Andy Garcia, Richard Dreyfuss. Arrow, $39.95, 5/7/2024.

OCEAN'S ELEVEN [4K UHD] (2001): "Easily superior to the 1960 original, Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean's Eleven becomes a blast. The film manages a wonderfully light and brisk tone that makes it a consistent delight." Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt. Warner, $39.99, 4/30/2024.

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