Catnip Reviews: Retro Movies Get 4K Upgrades

Free Kittens Movie Guide offers snack-sized opinions on new home video releases.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The entertainment website Free Kittens Movie Guide has published reviews of three recent home video releases: the action film "Knock Off" starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, the action-comedy "London Calling" with Josh Duhamel, and the bizarre 1970s horror/sci-fi hybrid "The Visitor". The reviews cover the films' plots, casts, and the quality of the new 4K and DVD transfers.

Why it matters

These reviews provide a humorous and insightful look at a mix of cult classic and overlooked genre films that have received high-definition upgrades, catering to fans of retro movies and home video collectors.

The details

The review of "Knock Off" notes that while the 4K transfer and bonus features please Van Damme fans, the film itself is a weird mix of action and fashion design that mostly works as "shits & giggles" entertainment. "London Calling" is praised as a pleasant surprise, a funny action-comedy that showcases Josh Duhamel's comedic talents. And "The Visitor" is described as a wild, mind-bending 1970s horror/sci-fi mashup that has to be seen to be believed, with a strong 4K presentation and insightful bonus materials.

  • The reviews were published on February 28, 2026.

The players

D.M. Anderson

The author of the Catnip Reviews column on the Free Kittens Movie Guide website.

Free Kittens Movie Guide

An entertainment website that provides humorous, snack-sized opinions on movies, with a focus on cult classics and genre films.

Rob Schneider

An actor who stars in the film "Knock Off" alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Jean-Claude Van Damme

The action star who headlines the film "Knock Off".

Josh Duhamel

The actor who stars in the action-comedy film "London Calling".

Jeremy Ray Taylor

The actor who plays the nerdy teenage son of a mob boss in "London Calling".

Franco Nero

The actor who plays Jesus in the film "The Visitor".

Glenn Ford

The actor who appears in a cameo role in "The Visitor" and is "bested by a bird".

Sam Peckinpah

The legendary director who makes a cameo appearance as an abortion doctor in "The Visitor".

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What they’re saying

“It's ironic that the only time I ever found Rob Schneider funny was in a film where he's more or less trying to play it serious.”

— D.M. Anderson, Catnip Reviews Columnist (freekittensmovieguide.com)

“Man, talk about your misleading covers! The box art and plot synopsis suggest yet another generic, low-wattage action flick starring some guy you've seen in other stuff, though nothing that stood out because of him.”

— D.M. Anderson, Catnip Reviews Columnist (freekittensmovieguide.com)

“Nowhere else will you find aliens, the antichrist, exploding basketballs, killer kids, Franco Nero as Jesus, Glenn Ford bested by a bird and an clearly shitfaced Sam Peckinpah in a cameo as an abortion doctor.”

— D.M. Anderson, Catnip Reviews Columnist (freekittensmovieguide.com)

The takeaway

These Catnip Reviews showcase a diverse range of retro movies that have received high-quality home video upgrades, from cult action flicks to bizarre horror-sci-fi hybrids, providing a humorous and insightful look at the world of niche and overlooked genre films for movie fans.