Allied
Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard star as intelligence officer Max Vatan and French Resistance fighter Marianne Beauséjour, two of the world’s deadliest spies, who fall in
2016, CC, MPAA rating: R, 124 min., Action Drama, Box office gross: $39.988
million, Paramount.
Blu-ray extras: “Story of Allied” featurette, “From Stages to the Sahara: The Production Design of Allied,” “Through the Lens: Directing With Robert Zemeckis,” “A Stitch in Time: The Costumes of Allied,” “‘Til Death Do Us Part: Max and Marianne,” “Guys and Gals: The Ensemble Cast,” “Lights, Pixels, ACTION! The Visual Effects of Allied,” “Behind the Wheel: The Vehicles of Allied,” “Locked and Loaded: The Weapons of Allied,” “That Swingin’ Sound: The Music of Allied.”
Available: 02/28.
Arrival
When mysterious spacecrafts touch down across the globe, an elite team — lead by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) — is brought together to investigate. As tensions
Vitals: Director: Denis Villeneuve. Stars: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O’Brien.
2016, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 116 min., Science Fiction, Box office gross: $94.213
million, Paramount.
Blu-ray extras: “Xenolinguistics: Understanding Arrival,” “Acoustic Signatures: The Sound Design,” “Eternal Recurrence: The Score,” “Nonlinear Thinking: The Editorial Process,” “Principles of Time, Memory & Language.”
Available: 02/14.
Bad Santa 2
Sequel to 2003’s cult hit. Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie (Billy Bob Thornton) teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus (Tony Cox), to
Vitals: Director: Mark Waters. Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Tony Cox, Christina Hendricks, Brett Kelly, Ryan Hansen.
2016, CC, MPAA rating: R, 92 min., Comedy, Box office gross: $17.544 million, Broad Green Pictures/Miramax.
Extras: “Thurman Then & Now” featurette; “Just Your Average Red Band” featurette”; “Jingle Balls,” an adult version of the classic holiday song; gag reel; alternate opening and ending; deleted scenes. Blu-ray adds “That’s My Willie” original animated series.
Available: 02/21.
Doctor Strange
The story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident renders his hands useless. When
Vitals: Director: Scott Derrickson. Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Scott Adkins, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton.
2016, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 115 min., Fantasy Action Adventure, Box office gross: $231.279 million, Marvel/Disney.
Blu-ray extras: Five featurettes: “A Strange Transformation” bringing the Marvel character to life; “Strange Company” behind-the-scenes; “The Fabric of Reality” look at the movie’s sets, costumes and production elements; “Across Time and Space” dance and fight choreography; “The Score-cerer Supreme” with composer Michael Giacchino and a full orchestra during live recording sessions; “Marvel Studios Phase 3 Exclusive Look” early peek at Marvel’s upcoming films, including “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “Thor: Ragnarok,” “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Infinity War”; “Team Thor: Part 2” partnership between Thor and his roommate Darryl in this satirical short; deleted scenes; gag reel; audio commentary by director Scott Derrickson.
Available: 02/28.
The Edge of Seventeen
An honest, comedic look at what it’s like to grow up as a young woman today. Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) and Krista (Haley Lu Richardson) are inseparable best friends
Vitals: Director: Kelly Fremon Craig. Stars: Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson, Kyra Sedgwick, Haley Lu Richardson, Blake Jenner.
2016, CC, MPAA rating: R, 105 min., Comedy, Box office gross: $14.102 million, Universal.
Extras: Gag reel, deleted scenes.
Available: 02/14.
Hacksaw Ridge
The extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield) who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He was the
Vitals: Director: Mel Gibson. Stars: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths, Vince Vaughn.
2016, CC, MPAA rating: R, 139 min., Drama, Box office gross: $65.362 million, Lionsgate.
Extras: Deleted scenes, Veterans Day greeting with Mel Gibson. Blu-ray adds “The Soul of War: Making Hacksaw Ridge” documentary.
Available: 02/21.
Loving
The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple, whose challenge of their anti-miscegenation arrest for their marriage in Virginia led to a legal battle that
Vitals: Director: Jeff Nichols. Stars:
Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton, Will Dalton.
2016, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 123 min., Drama, Box office gross: $7.111 million, Universal.
Extras: “Making Loving,” “A Loving Ensemble,” “Loving v. Virginia,” “Virginia: A Loving Backdrop,” commentary with director Jeff Nichols.
Available: 02/07.
Manchester by the Sea
In “Manchester by the Sea,” the latest film from award-winning writer and director Kenneth Lonergan, the life of a solitary Boston janitor is transformed when he returns to his hometown to take care of his teenage nephew. The story of the Chandlers, a
Vitals: Director: Kenneth Lonergan. Stars: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, Gretchen Mol, Kara Hayward, Tate Donovan, Heather Burns, Erica McDermott, Lucas Hedges, Susan Pourfar.
2016, CC, MPAA rating: R, 135 min., Drama, Box office gross: $34.158
million, Lionsgate.
Extras: “Emotional Lives: Making Manchester by the Sea,” conversation with director/writer Kenneth Lonergan, deleted scenes.
Available: 02/21.
Moonlight
Based on Tarell Alvin McCraney’s autobiographical play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue,” the film chronicles the life of a young black man (Chiron) from childhood to
Vitals: Director: Barry Jenkins. Stars: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe.
2016, CC, MPAA rating: R, 111 min., Drama, Box office gross: $17.764 million, Lionsgate.
Extras: Audio commentary with Director Barry Jenkins, “Ensemble of Emotion: The Making of Moonlight” featurette, “Poetry Through Collaboration: The Music of Moonlight” featurette, “Cruel Beauty: Filming in Miami” featurette.
Available: 02/28.
Nocturnal Animals”
A “story inside a story,” in which the first part follows a wealthy art gallery owner, Susan (Amy Adams), who receives a book manuscript
marriage and confronting some dark truths about herself.
Vitals: Director:Tom Ford.
Stars: Amy Adams, Isla Fisher, Jake Gyllenhaal, Armie Hammer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Michael Shannon, Laura Linney, Karl Glusman.
2016, CC, MPAA rating: R, 115 min., Drama Suspense, Box office
gross: $10.587 million, Universal.
Extras: Three part featurette, “The Making of Nocturnal Animals”: “Building the Story,” “The Look of Nocturnal Animals” and “The Filmmaker’s Eye: Tom Ford.”
Available: 02/21.
Trolls
Based on the crazy-haired toys that were big business in the 80s. “Trolls” features a colorful troupe of lovable characters who love to sing, dance and play. It’s the story
courage and show their true colors.
Vitals: Director: Mike Mitchell, Walt Dohrn. Stars: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Russell Brand, James Corden, Kunal Nayyar, Ron Funches, Icona Pop, Gwen Stefani.
2016, CC, MPAA rating: PG, 92 min., Family Animation, Box office gross: $148.651
million, Fox.
Extras: “Party Mode” interactive feature to sing, dance and laugh along with the Trolls; “Travel Through Troll Village”; “The Potion for Stop-Motion – Part behind-the-scenes, part stop-motion tutorial explores the process of creating Poppy’s visually stunning scrapbook; “Creating Troll Magic”; “Troll 2 Troll”; “Inside the Bunker”; deleted scenes.
Available: 02/07.