DVD and Blu-ray Releases: Bad Boys and The Gentlemen New on Disc
April 21, 2020
It’s a tough week for new releases on physical disc, although not because of the quality of the new releases. In fact, there are several new releases that I’m interested in. However, Amazon is having issues that’s making it hard to research this column. The biggest release on this week’s list is Bad Boys For Life, but I’m still waiting for the screener for that movie. Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen is also a welcome new major release.
The review DVD for Looking for Alaska did arrive, but not until Monday, so the review will have to wait. That said, it has some of the best reviews on this week’s list, and solid extras, which is enough to be the only real contender for Pick of the Week.
Bad Boys For Life - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD, Blu-ray Combo Pack, or 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack
IP Man: The Finale - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD, Blu-ray Combo Pack, 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack
The Last Full Measure - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
Like a Boss - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack
The Gentlemen - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD, Blu-ray Combo Pack, or 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack
Looking for Alaska - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD
The Turning - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack
TV on DVD Releases - Buy from Amazon:
Blu-ray Releases - Buy from Amazon:
Video on Demand
The biggest domestic hit of the year, although under normal circumstances, it wouldn’t have lasted as the biggest hit this late into the year. The film’s reviews are really good for a wide-release action film and I’m looking forward to seeing it. Unfortunately, the screener hasn’t arrived yet, so I can’t tell you if I like the film as much as the average critic. Nor can I tell you if the extras are really good, or just quantity over quality. Also coming out this week is the franchise Blu-ray box set. It has been a long time since the previous installments came out, so I wouldn’t be too surprised if a lot of fans don’t have those films on Blu-ray.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Set 5 - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
Video on Demand
This series is nowhere near as good as the original Naruto, although it is still selling rather well, so clearly it has fans. Maybe it will last long enough to match its potential.
A potential Pick of the Week contender this week. The movie itself is excellent and fans of the franchise, or of martial arts movies in general, will want to pick it up. However, the only extras are a trio of really short featurettes, and the combined running time is just seven minutes, so it misses the mark for Pick of the Week.
Video on Demand
Busted Oscar-bait. The film isn’t bad, but it is far from great either. Its extras are better than expected for a film that bombed at the box office, but it is still only worth a rental, unless you are a major fan of the cast and / or genre.
This film bombed both in theaters and with critics. Even if you like the cast, you have better options out there.
Video on Demand
A return to form for Guy Ritchie. It is not among his best, but it is still a great watch for fans of British gangster movies. The extras are disappointing for a film that did over $100 million worldwide, but enough to be worth picking up.
Video on Demand
The screener for this TV show arrived on Monday afternoon. I will get to the review this weekend. That said, even though I haven’t had a chance to watch it yet, it is the only real contender for Pick of the Week.
Video on Demand
One of several low-budget horror movies that came out this year. Nearly all of them failed to impress critics and all but one bombed in theaters. This wasn’t the exception. It’s garbage. Skip it. On a side note, the link to VOD on the Amazon page goes to the wrong movie.
To Catch a Thief: Paramount Presents - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
This would be the Pick of the Week, if it were a fully-loaded special edition Blu-ray. However, the film has been released on better Blu-rays in the past, one of which I reviewed. There are two other Paramount Presents releases coming out this week: Fatal Attraction (Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray) and King Creole (Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray)
30 Rock: The Complete Series - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
Agatha and the Truth of Murder - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD
Blood Sugar Rising - No Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD
China Beach: The Complete Collection - No Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD
Infinity Train: Book One - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD
Step by Step: The Complete Seventh Season - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD
Thomas & Friends: 10-Movie Birthday Collection + Playset - No Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD
Ultraman X - Series & Movie - No Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
World on Fire - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
I’ve been meaning to pick up 30 Rock for a while, but the covid-19 outbreak has paradoxically given me less free time.
Connecting Rooms - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
The Cremator: The Criterion Collection - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack
The Curse of the Werewolf - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
The Fate of the Furious - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Love Among the Ruins - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
The Love of Jeanne Ney - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
Party Hard, Die Young - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
Rachel and the Stranger - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Reflections in a Golden Eye - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Secret Ceremony - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Ultraman X: The Movie — Here Comes! Our Ultraman - No Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
When the Wind Blows - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Why Don’t You Just Die! - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Woman Times Seven - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
There are a lot of older and mostly forgotten titles on this week’s list of secondary Blu-ray releases.
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