Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. This is one of the busiest editions in recent memory. It contains big Hollywood productions, small B-movies and just about everything in between. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!



AIMEE: THE VISITOR: This low-budget science-fiction thriller from writer/producer/director Charles Band (Puppet Master, the Gingerdead Man series, the Evil Bong series) follows an introverted computer hacker who doesn’t like being around people. After code breaking and entering a secret server...

Rating: 2 out of 4

 



Running Time: 107 minutes

This motion picture from Lionsgate Films opened exclusively at theaters on Friday, March 15.

 

In 2016, a biography about the leader of a Swedish adventure racing team was published. It stated that during a competition, the man encountered a local dog who traveled with the group and formed a personal bond with them. Arthur the King is an Americanized, exaggerated version of the story that tries very hard to pull on the heartstrings. It does have some sweet moments, but this adaptation never really feels convincing or strains to involve viewers on an emotional level.

After ignoring his team and embarrassing himself during an...

Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. Next week is incredibly busy with several big tiles, while this edition features some curious independent efforts that may be of interest. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a while, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!




BOBCAT MORETTI: This independent feature involves an obese man who is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He decides to get healthy to try and combat the condition, taking up boxing, a sport his late father participated in. A trainer at his local gym decides to help and get him on the right path, helping...

Rating: 2 out of 4 stars

Running Time: 94 minutes

This animated family film from Universal Pictures opens exclusively at theaters on Friday, March 8.

It has been some time since Kung Fu Panda graced movie screens in 2008, becoming a surprise commercial and critical hit. An equally impressive follow-up arrived in 2011, but there was a five-year break before another title came to fruition. Now, after eight more years, Kung Fu Panda 4 is unexpectedly being released to cinemas.

Like most studio animated fare, it’ll certainly work well enough for small children. However, older viewers will note that this effort doesn’t feel necessary. In fact, it coasts along and seems to be...