NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY The following movies were released the week of March 3.
Published 12:00 am Friday, March 6, 2015
- Submitted photoSteve Carell stars as the rich, eccentric John du Pont in “Foxcatcher.”
“Foxcatcher” — Disturbing and memorable, “Foxcatcher” is based on a bizarre true story, and even if you know exactly what happens, when it does happen, it’s shocking. Steve Carell nails the role of a rich eccentric, with Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo revelatory as the wrestlers he mentors. DVD and Blu-ray Extras: Deleted scenes and one featurette. Rating: Three and a half stars. 134 minutes. (R) — Roeper
“The Last of Robin Hood” — A perfectly cast Kevin Kline hams it up as aging bounder Errol Flynn, trying to win his way into the heart of a teenager (Dakota Fanning) through her domineering mother (Susan Sarandon). The directors go a bit too easy on Flynn, a predator in an ascot, but a couple of scenes are pitch-perfect. No DVD or Blu-ray Extras were listed for this film. Rating: Three stars. 90 minutes. (R) — Roeper
“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1”— The latest Katniss Everdeen adventure is a rousing yet often bleak and downbeat film that focuses a lot more on tragedies and setbacks than applause-generating heroics. Ultimately it serves as a solid if unspectacular first lap around the track of a two-lap race. DVD Extras: Commentary and deleted scenes; Additional Blu-ray Extras: Making-of documentary, two featurettes and a music video. Rating: Three stars. 123 minutes. (PG-13) — Roeper
Also available:
“The Captive,” “Life Partners” and “Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast.”
Next Week:
“The Liberator,” “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” and “The Sound of Music.”