This week on DVD and Blu-ray, we get an earnest biopic, a bleak thriller, a genre mashup, and a fantastical CGI-fest. Read on for details.
Stephan James and Jason Sudeikis star in this historical drama about track and field legend Jesse Owens and his journey to the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. Special features include a making-of featurette, a look at James’s preparation for the role, and a profile of the Owens family.
Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor lead an ensemble cast in John Hillcoat’s crime thriller about a group of corrupt cops who are blackmailed into pulling a difficult heist by the Russian mob. Extras include deleted scenes, a brief look at the characters and story, and a profile of Hillcoat’s directorial flair.
Lily James and Lena Headey star in this adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith’s reimagining of Jane Austen’s classic novel… with the added element of the undead. Bonus features include various short featurettes on the cast, the director, and the makeup team, as well as a gag reel and deleted scenes. It also comes in a 4K version.
Gerard Butler and Nicolaj Coster-Waldau star in this mythical adventure about a man who enlists the help of the god Horus to bring down the despotic rule of Set and save his beloved. The Blu-ray comes in 4K and 3D versions, and it includes behind-the-scenes looks at the production design, costumes and makeup, and shooting location, as well as cast interviews and more.
