‘Hercules’ Due Nov. 4

 
The story of Hercules after his famous 12 labors. Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. But when the benevolent ruler of Thrace and his daughter seek Hercules’ help to defeat a savage and terrifying warlord, Hercules finds that in order for good to triumph and justice to prevail, he must again become the hero he once was. Blu-ray extras: Commentary by director Brett Ratner and producer Beau Flynn, “Brett Ratner and Dwayne Johnson: An Introduction,” “Hercules and his Mercenaries” featurette, “Weapons!” featurette, “The Bessi Battle” behind-the-scenes featurette, “The Effects of Hercules,” 15 deleted/extended scenes. Vitals: Director: Brett Ratner. Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Tobias Santelmann, Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan, John Hurt, Rebecca Ferguson, Ingrid Bolso Berdal. 2014, CC, MPAA rating: 98, PG-13 min., Action, Box office gross: $72.385 million, Paramount.