New movies to be released tomorrow on DVD

(click on title to see trailer)

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) **½ The movie is more somber and less wondrous in tone than the first film, especially since the lion Aslan (voiced by Liam Neeson), who would have been instrumental in leading the Narnians to victory, has disappeared.

Fly Me to the Moon (2008) *½ The little heroes and their families are surprisingly ugly, with faces resembling skulls, and the colors are so faded and muddy the movie feels tired and bungled.

The Longshots (2008) ** What makes this one different? Absolutely nothing. (Sure, it’s based on a true story, but I mean come on, whatever.)

Step Brothers (2008) ** The Will Ferrell comedy engine is running on empty in this one.

Wanted (2008) *** Before this film reaches the end of its wild course, the violence that’s been nothing but oppressive becomes genuinely if perversely impressive; the ritual carnage becomes balletic carnage (railroad cars included); the Walter Mitty-esque hero, Wesley, played by James McAvoy becomes a formidable enforcer of summary justice, and Mr. McAvoy, most memorably the young doctor in "The Last King of Scotland," becomes a certified star.

The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) **An exercise in mediocrity. It’s curious how little of the TV series’ charm and appeal can be found in this uneven, plodding excuse for a reunion.