The following are capsule reviews from Catholic News Service (CNS) of new and recent video releases available on DVD and/or Blu-ray – as well as for online viewing. These classifications refer to the theatrical version of the films, and do not take into account extra content.

“The Angry Birds Movie” (2016)

Take an addictive phone app, contrive a plot to “explain” motivations, chuck in puns, a bit of potty humor and lengthy slapstick sequences, and you have the recipe for this inane animated adaptation.

Co-directors Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly track the efforts of a trio of flightless friends (voices of Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad and Danny McBride) to defend the eggs of Bird Island from invading pigs out to enhance their diet with yolky goodness.

The straightforward plot is unlikely to confuse – and the scenes of combat unlikely to frighten – any but the very youngest children. Accompanying adults, on the other hand, may well find themselves anxious for a speedy conclusion. Mildly scary action sequences, fleeting scatological humor. Spanish language and titles options.

The classification is A-II – adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG – parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

“Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen” (Blu-ray Edition, 1981)

Called out of retirement to help the San Francisco police solve a series of bizarre murders, Charlie Chan (Peter Ustinov) trades leaden aphorisms with a dotty in-law, her daffy servants and a cloddish Number One grandson.

Ineptly directed by Clive Donner, this witless farce relies on vulgarity and profanity for laughs.

The Catholic News Service classification is A-III –adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG – parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (Scorpion Releasing)