American Assassin
Thriller follows the rise of Mitch Rapp (Dylan O’Brien), a CIA black-ops recruit under the instruction of Cold War veteran Stan Hurley (Michael Keaton). The pair is then enlisted by CIA Deputy Director Irene Kennedy (Sanaa Lathan) to investigate a wave of
Vitals: Director: Michael Cuesta. Stars: Dylan O’Brien, Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Shiva Negar, Scott Adkins, Taylor Kitsch.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: R, 112 min., Thriller, Box office gross: $36.249 million, Lionsgate.
Extras: Alamo Drafthouse Q&A with Dylan O’Brien and Taylor Kitsch. Blu-ray adds “Target Acquired: Creating an American Assassin” featurette, “Finding Mitch Rapp: Dylan O’Brien” featurette, “Transfer of Power: Hurley and Ghost” featurette, “Weaponized: Training and Stunts” featurette, “In the Field: Locations” featurette.
Available: 12/05.
Despicable Me 3
More adventures with Gru, his wife Lucy, their three adorable daughters — Margo, Edith and Agnes — and the Minions. After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down Balthazar Bratt, the latest evil mastermind to threaten humanity, Gru finds
Vitals: Director: Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda. Stars: Voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, Jenny Slate, Dana Gaier, Julie Andrews, Trey Parker.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: PG, 89 min., Animated Comedy, Box office gross: $262.329 million, Universal.
Extras: All-new mini movie: “The Secret Life of Kyle”; “Minion Moments”: more Minion mayhem with Gru; deleted scene; character profiles; “The Making of Despicable Me 3”; “Developing Dru”; “The AVL Files”: Through the lens of the Anti-Villain League’s hi-tech database, this ultra secret, interactive surveillance briefing showcases all of the agency’s amazing creations and top agents; “Freedonia Visitors Guide”: Welcome to Freedonia! See all that the town has to offer with this interactive map. From its world class cheese, to its beautiful coastline, Freedonia has it all; “Despicable Me TV”: “Despicable Me 3” infomercials. “Balthazar Bratt Action Figure,” “Bad Boy Bod by Balthazar Bratt” and “Agnes’ Super Cute, Incredibly Amazing Toy Sale”; “Doowit” sing-along with Pharrell Williams as the Minions plot their escape from prison; “Yellow Light” official music video by Pharrell Williams; “Minion Mugshots”:The Minions add to the long list of celebrity mugshots in their very own “rogues gallery”; “Wanted Posters”: Minions wanted for various crimes.
Available: 12/05.
Detroit
In the summer of 1967, rioting and civil unrest starts to tear apart the city of Detroit. Two days later, a report of gunshots prompts the Detroit Police Department, the
Vitals: Director: Kathryn Bigelow. Stars: John Boyega, Will Poulter, Algee Smith, Jacob Latimore, John Krasinski, Anthony Mackie.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: R, 143 min., Drama, Box office gross: $16.790 million, Fox.
Extras: “The Truth of Detroit,” “The Cast of Detroit,” “The Invasion of Detroit,” The Hope of Detroit,” “Detroit – Then and Now,” Algee Smith and Larry Reed: “Grow” music video.
Available: 12/12.
Dunkirk
In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk, France. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and
Vitals: Director: Christopher Nolan. Stars: Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles, Aneurin Barnard, James D’Arcy, Barry Keoghan, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance, Tom Hardy.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13 106 min., Drama, Box office gross: $187.845 million, Warner.
Extras: “Creation: Revisiting the Miracle,” “Creation: Dunkerque,” “Creation: Expanding the Frame,” “Creation: The In-Camera Approach,” “Land: Rebuilding the Mole,” “Land: The Army On the Beach,” “Land: Uniform Approach,” “Air: Taking to the Air,” “Air: Inside the Cockpit,” “Sea: Assembling the Naval Fleet,” “Sea: Launching the Moonstone,” “Sea: Taking to the Sea,” “Sea: Sinking the Ships,” “Sea: The Little Ships,” “Conclusion: Turning Up the Tension,” “Conclusion: The Dunkirk Spirit.”
Available: 12/19.
Flatliners
Five medical students, hoping to gain insight into the mystery of what lies beyond the confines of life, embark on a daring and dangerous experiment. By stopping their hearts
Vitals: Director: Niels Arden Oplev. Stars: Ellen Page , Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev, James Norton, Kiersey Clemons, Kiefer Sutherland.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 110 min., Thriller, Box office gross: $16.866 million, Sony.
Extras: Two featurettes:“Just What the Director Ordered,” “The Ultimate Question.” Blu-ray adds two additional featurettes: “Reviving a Cult Classic” and “Making the Rounds,” deleted and extended scenes.
Available: 12/26.
Home Again
Recently separated from her husband, (Michael Sheen), Alice (Reese Witherspoon) decides to start over by moving back to her hometown of Los Angeles with her two young
Vitals: Director:
Hallie Meyers-Shyer. Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Pico Alexander, Nat Wolff, Jon Rudnitsky, Michael Sheen, Candice Bergen, Lake Bell.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 97 min., Comedy-Romance, Box office gross: $26.984 million, Universal.
Extras: Commentary with writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer and producer Nancy Meyers..
Available: 12/12.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
The Kingsmen face a new challenge when their headquarters is destroyed and the world is held hostage. Their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in
Vitals: Director: Matthew Vaughn. Stars: Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Julianne Moore, Halle Berry, Elton John, Channing Tatum, Jeff Bridges.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: R, 141 min., Action-Adventure Comedy, Box office gross: $99.554 million, Fox.
Extras: “Black Cab Chaos: Anatomy of a Killer Chase”; Kingsman Archives: Concept Art: Sets, costumes, stills: Behind the scenes, sets, props, the cast. Blu-ray adds “Kingsman: Inside the Golden Circle” nine-part documentary.
Available: 12/12.
The LEGO Ninjago Movie
In the battle for NINJAGO City, Lloyd (Dave Franco), high school student by day and Green Ninja by night, gets thrown into the ultimate adventure with his secret ninja
Vitals: Director: Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher and Bob Logan. Stars: Voices of Jackie Chan, Justin Theroux, Dave Franco, Olivia Munn, Michael Peña, Fred Armisen, Kumail Nanjiani, Abbi Jacobson, Zach Woods.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: PG, 101 min., Animated, Box office gross: $58.682 million, Warner.
Extras: LEGO NINJAGO TV series sneak peek; · “Animation Bridge Test” deleted scene; “Baby Fight” deleted scene; “Dock Scene” deleted scene. Blu-ray adds Team Supreme: Building NINJAGO” featurette; “Rumble in the Bricks” featurette; “Rebrick Contest Winners” featurette; “Which Way to the Ocean” mini-movie; “Zane’s Stand Up Promo” mini-movie; “The Master: A LEGO NINJAGO® short” mini-movie; Oh, Hush! & Jeff Lewis “Found My Place” music video; “Everybody Have a Ninja Day “music video”; “Rocktagon” music video; “Warlord Ballad” music video; “Gimme Some Outtakes!”; commentary by director Charlie Bean and crew; 13 promotional videos.
Available: 12/19.
mother!
A couple’s relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. An allegorical couple — a young woman with her husband at their country home — has their life disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious man and
Vitals: Director: Darren Aronofsky. Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Brian Gleeson, Jovan Adepo.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: R, 121 min., Drama, Box office gross: $17.800 million, Paramount.
Extras: “mother! The Downward Spiral” featurette with director Darren Aronofsky and cast as they discuss the production of the movie and take us through its spectacular finale; “The Makeup FX of mother!”
Available: 12/19.
Victoria & Abdul
The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Fazal), a young clerk, travels
begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity.
Vitals: Director: Stephen Frears. Stars: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard, Addel Akhtar, Michael Gambon. 2017, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 111 min., Drama, Box office gross: $18.249 million, Universal.
Extras: “Judi & Ali” featurette about the relationship between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim and the friendship that developed between Dench and Dazal while making the film; “The Look of Victoria & Abdul,” in which the filmmakers, cast, and crew discuss how the authenticity of locations, costumes,
and props contributed to the realism of the film.
Available: 12/19.