DVDs Release of the Week: Liam Neeson's 'Non-Stop' and Chris Pine's 'Jack Ryan' Among New Releases
On Tuesday, a number of major films will be released on video that should suit both families and more intense film aficionados alike. Here is a breakdown of the films to check out in your local shop.
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
The biggest Hollywood film to appear on shelves this week is the action film which stars Chris Pine, Keira Knightley and Kenneth Branagh; Branagh actually directed the film. "Jack Ryan" was unfortunately a massive box office bomb back in January despite minimal competition. The movie raked in $50 million despite costing $60 million. Part of the reason for the failure had to do with the early release date as most people are trying to catch up on Oscar nominees during the first months of the calendar year. The film also received mediocre reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating that it did not bring anything new to the action thriller genre. "It doesn't reinvent the action-thriller wheel, but Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit offers a sleek, reasonably diverting reboot for a long-dormant franchise," says the critical consensus on the aggregate website. The film could still garner an audience on home video, especially for those looking to see an action thriller but are not willing to pay to go to the theaters. However, the fact that the film is a part of a very saturated genre means that "Jack Ryan" could easily get lost in the fray.
Adult World
The Emma Roberts starrer struggled mightily at the box office but could benefit from Roberts' recent resurgence. The actress recently starred in the indie "Palo Alto," which is still in theaters. She also had a big breakout in "We're the Millers" last summer, which managed a terrific $150 million gross. The film tells the story of an aspiring writer who starts working at an adult shop. The movie premiered at Tribeca but garnered mixed reviews. Roberts fans will likely flock to get it or rent it, but others may overlook it in favor of more popular films.
Non-Stop
Speaking of more popular films, the latest Liam Neeson action thriller is sure to have some success in the home video industry. The film grossed $91 million during its box office run, making it the eighth-highest grossing Liam Neeson movie of all time. The movie also asserted the fact that Neeson still attracts audiences despite the formulaic nature of most of his recent blockbuster. "Non-Stop" only cost $50 million but managed to not only recoup the total but exceed it. This film will also provide audiences with another action alternative to "Jack Ryan" and anything out in theaters.
Alan Partridge: The Movie
The popular British character made his feature film debut earlier this year with modest results. The film raked in a total of $153,426 during its run back in April and it is likely that the release of his DVD will cater to fans of the character.
The Missing Picture
The French-Cambodian documentary is an intriguing choice for cinema lovers. The movie screened at the Cannes Film Festival back in 2013 and then became Cambodia's submission for the Best Foreign Language film category at the 86th Academy Awards. The film then became a rather surprising nominee but ultimately lost; however it made history as one of the rare documentaries to get nominated for the award which is often dominated by fiction films. This film is sure to draw the attention of filmgoers that were surprised by its nomination and are interested in seeing what made the Academy select it as one of the five foreign film nominees.
Omar
Like "The Missing Picture," "Omar" also screened at Cannes in 2013 and then was nominated for the Best Foreign Language film Oscar this past winter. The film also made a stop at the New York Film Festival where it received rave reviews. The film is directed by Hany Abu-Assad, whose other film "Paradise Now" was also nominated for the foreign language film category back in 2006. "Omar" is a riveting thriller that also comments on the Israeli-Palestinian political conflicts.
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