Upcoming in the next few months are a very good selection of movies on video and VOD. Genre’s include romance, children’s/family animation, horror, drama, comedy and action films on DVD/Blu-ray/VOD/Digital HD and 4K. The releases are of titles that were in theaters, on TV series as well as direct to video. The most notable are Bohemian Rhapsody. Green Book, Ralph Breaks the Internet and A Star Is Born. We will be updating the column so please frequent our Video Release page. The films may also be available on VOD or just Digital HD so look for the download information inside the video release box.
We will be reviewing select titles so keep in touch at www.acedmagazine.com to get opinions from our writing staff. You might also discover a gem that you didn’t know existed or a hilarious comedy to brighten your day. Whether you’re on the lookout for horror, action-adventure, drama, comedy, thriller, romance, crime, foreign, children’s or lifestyles— the list below has a lot to offer.
FEBRUARY 2019
February 5, 2019
40 & Single- DVD
40 & SINGLE follows the talented and beautiful, Ebaner Temple(Humbert) is the wedding dress designer every couple wants for their big day. But, just as Ebaner is privy to all of the romantic dramas of her many clients, she struggles with her own intimate relationships and a closet full of secrets. To live as a successful, bi-racial, bi-sexual woman in a narrow- minded community will take all of her strength and the support of family and friends to keep her life from coming apart at the seams.
When it Comes Around- DVD
WHEN IT COMES AROUND follows Dexter (James), a man with all the moves, with the ladies, on the basketball court and in the cutthroat business of sports management. But this player is about to be played. When his company hires a new agent named Jerry and Jerry turns out to be a stunning, competitive woman with moves of her own…Dex will learn a thing or two about relationships and what it feels like to lose. He may just realize that the only way to win is to play from the heart.
The Golem- Blu-ray, DVD, VOD
THE GOLEM In this stunningly reimagined period horror version of an old mystical legend, a Jewish community in a shtetl are besieged by deadly intruders. Set in 17th century Lithuania, Hanna (Hani Furstenberg) the wistful, conflicted wife of the local rabbi’s son Benjamin (Ishai Golen), secretly turns to Jewish mysticism and The Kabbalah to conjure up a dangerous entity to protect her community. But the creature she molds out of mud and summons to life echoes her tragic past and becomes so dangerously connected to its creator, that Hanna can’t see what a heartless monster she has fashioned from abject fear and desperate loathing.
The Grinch- 4K, Blu-ray/DVD
THE GRINCH The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes during Christmastime when his neighbors in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang. When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realizes there is one way to gain peace and quiet.
Widows-Blu-ray/DVD
WIDOWS A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows — Veronica, Linda, Alice and Belle — have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses’ criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, Veronica joins forces with the other three women to pull off a heist that her husband was planning.
The Sisters Brothers- Blu-ray/DVD
THE SISTERS BROTHERS It’s 1851, and Charlie and Eli Sisters are both brothers and assassins, boys grown to men in a savage and hostile world. The Sisters brothers find themselves on a journey through the Northwest, bringing them to the mountains of Oregon, a dangerous brothel in the small town of Mayfield, and eventually, the gold rush land of California — an adventure that tests the deadly family ties that bind.
Point Man- DVD
POINT MAN Set in Vietnam in April 1968 – three months after the tide-turning Tet Offensive and one month after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. – Point Man is the story of a U.S. Army fire team fractured by racial tensions, moral crises, and the crushing pressures of combat in a war nobody wants to fight.
The Guilty- Blu-ray/DVD
THE GUILTY Alarm dispatcher and former police officer Asger Holm answers an emergency call from a kidnapped woman. When the call is suddenly disconnected, the search for the woman and her kidnapper begins.
The Girl in the Spider’s Web- Blu-ray/DVD
THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB Fired from the National Security Agency, Frans Balder recruits hacker Lisbeth Salander to steal FireWall, a computer program that can access codes for nuclear weapons worldwide.
The Cloverfield Paradox- Blu-ray/DVD
THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX Orbiting above an Earth on the brink of catastrophic energy wars, scientists test a dangerous device that could provide unlimited power but also runs the risk of creating a terrifying paradox, leaving them face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.
Shine- Blu-ray/DVD
SHINE As a child piano prodigy, David Helfgott’s (Geoffrey Rush) musical ambitions generate friction with his overbearing father, Peter (Armin Mueller-Stahl). When Helfgott travels to London on a musical scholarship, his career as a pianist blossoms.
Letters From Bagdad- Blu-ray/DVD
LETTERS FROM BAGDAD The story of Gertrude Bell, sometimes referred to as the female Lawrence of Arabia, who helped shape Iraq’s destiny following WWI.
My Dinner With Herve- DVD
MY DINNER WITH HERVE An exploration of an unlikely friendship that develops over a wild night in LA between a struggling journalist and actor Hervé Villechaize, resulting in drastic consequences for both.
February 8, 2019
The Amityville Murders- VOD, Digital HD
THE AMITYVILLE MURDERS On the night of November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo, Jr. took a high-powered rifle and murdered his entire family as they slept. At his trial, DeFeo claimed that “voices” in the house commanded him to kill. This is their story.
St. Agatha- VOD, Digital HD
ST. AGATHA It’s the 1950’s in small town Georgia, a pregnant con woman on the run seeks refuge in a convent hidden in deafening isolation. What first starts out as the perfect place to have a child turns into a dark layer where silence is forced, ghastly secrets are masked, and every bit of will power Agatha has is tested. She soon learns the sick and twisted truth of the convent and the Odd people that lurk inside its halls. Agatha must now find a way to discover the unyielding strength needed to escape and save her baby before she’s caged behind these walls forever.
February 12, 2019
Bohemian Rhapsody- Blu-ray/DVD
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound.
Shoplifters- Blu-ray/DVD
SHOPLIFTERS a child is taken in by a Japanese family of petty thieves. They are a couple who have very little income so they decide to embark on a life of shoplifting and include their children who do most of the bad deeds to keep the family alive.
Nobody’s Fool- Blu-ray/DVD
NOBODY’S FOOL After serving five years in prison, wild child Tanya looks to her buttoned-up, by-the-book sister Danica to help her get back on her feet. The feisty ex-con becomes suspicious and concerned when Danica tells her that she’s in a long-distance, online relationship with a mysterious man she’s never seen.
At Eternity’s Gate- Blu-ray/DVD
AT ETERNITY’S GATE During a self-imposed exile in Arles and Auvers-Sur-Oise, France, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh develops his unique, colorful style of painting. While grappling with religion, mental illness and a tumultuous friendship with French artist Paul Gauguin, van Gogh begins to focus on his relationship with eternity rather than the pain his art causes him in the present..
February 19, 2019
Overlord- 4K, Blu-ray UHD, Digital HD
OVERLORD Nothing can prepare you for the mind-blowing mayhem that is OVERLORD, an insanely twisted thrill ride about a team of American paratroopers who come face-to-face with Nazi super-soldiers unlike the world has ever seen.
A Star Is Born- Blu-ray/DVD,4K
A STAR IS BORN musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight.
The Front Runner- Blu-ray/DVD
THE FRONT RUNNER Gary Hart, former senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart’s intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to the White House. All that comes crashing down when allegations of an extramarital affair surface in the media
The Last Race- DVD
THE LAST RACE A small-town stock car track and the drivers that call it home struggle to hold on to an American racing tradition.
February 26, 2019
The Possession of Hannah Grace- Blu-ray/DVD
THE POSSESSION OF HANNAH GRACE A shocking exorcism spirals out of control, claiming the life of a young woman. Months later, morgue worker Megan Reed takes delivery of a disfigured cadaver during the graveyard shift. Locked inside the basement corridors, Megan’s horrifying visions soon lead her to believe that the body is possessed
Ralph Breaks the Internet- Blu-ray/DVD Digital HD Combo
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET Six years after the events of “Wreck-It Ralph,” Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid 30th Anniversary Edition- Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD Combo, 4K Ultra HD
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION In honor of its 30th anniversary, two-time Academy Award®-winner (Best Original Score and Best Original Song “Under the Sea,” 1989) “The Little Mermaid,” dives into the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection with all-new bonus features and a sing-along mode. The magical, musical tale of mermaid princess Ariel — along with loveable sidekicks Sebastian and Flounder, and the love-to-hate sea witch Ursula — is shore to make a splash with all generations.
MARCH 2019
March 1, 2019
We Die Young- VOD
WE DIE YOUNG When ruthless drug lord Rincon and his MS-13 gang recruit 10-year-old Miguel to work as a runner, big brother Lucas is desperate to keep Miguel safe. Fleeing for their lives, the boys are rescued by a veteran with PTSD named Daniel (Jean-Claude Van Damme), who helps them find their revenge.
March 5, 2019
Falling in Love Again- DVD
FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN follows Henry and Tara, a recently divorced couple navigating the challenges of co-parenting their young son while recovering from the wounds of their failed relationship. But after moving on to new partners, they soon find the grass isn’t quite greener and they might just want that old thing back. Will they take a second shot at love?
Vox Lux- Blu-ray/DVD
VOX LUX a 13-year-old music prodigy survives a horrific school shooting in Staten Island, N.Y., in 1999. Her talent shines during the memorial service when she sings a song that touches the hearts of the mourners. Guided by her sister and a talent manager, the young phenom transforms into a rising pop star.
The Favourite- Blu-ray DVD
THE FAVOURITE In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne, and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead, while tending to Anne’s ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.
Burning- Blu-ray/DVD
BURNING Jong-soo runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood, and she asks him to watch her cat while she’s out of town. When she returns, she introduces him to Ben, a man she met on the trip. Ben proceeds to tell Jong-soo about his hobby.
Prospect- Blu-ray/DVD
PROSPECT A man and his teenage daughter encounter nonstop danger while searching for valuable gems on an alien moon.
Creed II- 4K, Blu-ray, DVD
CREED II Against the wishes of trainer Rocky Balboa, Apollo’s son Adonis Johnson accepts a challenge from Drago’s son — another dangerous fighter. Under guidance from Rocky, Adonis trains for the showdown of his life — a date with destiny that soon becomes his obsession.
Instant Family- Blu-ray/DVD
INSTANT FAMILY Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child, but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15-year-old girl, they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight. Now, Pete and Ellie must try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hope of becoming a family.
Free Solo-DVD
FREE SOLO Alex Honnold completes the first free solo climb of famed El Capitan’s 3,000-foot vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park in this documentary.
The Cloverhitch Killer- Blu-ray/DVD
THE CLOVERHITCH KILLER After Tyler finds a cache of disturbing images in his father’s possession, he begins to suspect that the man he trusts most in the world may be responsible for a series of unsolved murders.
The Mercy- Blu-ray/DVD
THE MERCY Yachtsman Donald Crowhurst creates an outrageous account of his disastrous attempt to win the 1968 Golden Globe Race.
March 12, 2019
Mortal Engines- Blu-ray/DVD, 4K
MORTAL ENGINES Hundreds of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, a mysterious young woman, Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar), emerges as the only one who can stop London — now a giant, predator city on wheels — from devouring everything in its path.
Green Book- 4K, Ultra Blu-ray, (Digital HD February 19, 2019)
GREEN BOOK a film inspired by a true friendship that transcended race, class, and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line. When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on The Green Book to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger as well as unexpected humanity and humor—they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime. (Golden Globe winner Best Motion Picture- Musical or Comedy.)
The Last Man- Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD, VOD
THE LAST MAN In this chilling dystopian thriller, Hayden Christensen plays Kurt, a vet suffering from PTSD who comes home to an unholy, unruly land. The world is bad, no question — but local street prophet Noe (Harvey Keitel) says it’ll get even worse when a catastrophic storm strikes. As Kurt heeds Noe’s advice and readies for the apocalypse, he meets sultry Jessica, who also begins to believe. Yet even as the planet falls apart, Kurt finds his life finally coming together.
A.I. Rising- DVD, Digital HD
A.I. RISING On a lonely mission to Alpha Centauri, Sebastian is teamed up with Nimani 1345, a female cyborg designed to fulfill his every need. At first thrilled to be able to control her, Sebastian grows tired of having his desires fulfilled so easily. Longing for human intimacy, Sebastian alters Nimani’s programmed responses, but in doing so he risks the mission’s security — and his own life. This mind-blowing, visually sumptuous space journey will take you both beyond the stars and deep inside your soul.
American Brothers- DVD
AMERICAN BROTHERS As boys, Dick, Joe, and Benny Mahoney wanted to be Heroes. But disaster struck and their family was never the same. Now grown up and recently paroled, Dick decides to reconnect once more with his brothers before leaving the country for good. Their parents long gone, Joe runs the family business, and takes care of the emotionally damaged Benny. They come together remembering the good times, but Dick sees his brothers drowning in their routine.
March 19, 2019
The Quake- Blu-ray/DVD
THE QUAKE A geologist races against time to save his estranged wife and two children when a devastating earthquake strikes Oslo, Norway.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse- Blu-ray/DVD
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality, crossing his path with five counterparts from another dimensions to stop a threat for all realities. Animated
March 26, 2019
Aquaman- Blu-ray/DVD, 4K
AQUAMAN Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an underwater kingdom ruled by the power-hungry King Orm. With a vast army at his disposal, Orm plans to conquer the remaining oceanic people — and then the surface world. Standing in his way is Aquaman.
If Beale Street Could Talk- Blu-ray/DVD
IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK a newly engaged woman finds herself pregnant and her finance accused of a crime he didn’t commit.
Stan & Ollie- Blu-ray/DVD
STAN & OLLIE The true story of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act, Laurel and Hardy, is brought to the big screen for the first time. Starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as the inimitable movie icons, Stan and Ollie is the heart-warming story of what would become the pair’s triumphant farewell tour. With their golden era long behind them, the pair embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. Despite the pressures of a hectic schedule, and with the support of their wives Lucille (Shirley Henderson) and Ida (Nina Arianda) – a formidable double act in their own right – the pair’s love of performing, as well as for each other, endures as they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public.
Second Act- Blu-ray/DVD
SECOND ACT A big box store worker reinvents her life and her life-story and shows Madison Avenue what street smarts can do.
King of Thieves- Blu-ray/DVD
KING OF THIEVES A crew of retired crooks pulls off a major heist in London’s jewellery district, but what begins as a nostalgic last hurrah for the group quickly becomes a brutal nightmare when greed overtakes them.
APRIL 2019
April 2, 2019
Bumblebee – Blu-ray/DVD
BUMBLEBEE On the run in the year of 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken.
The Mule- Blu-ray/DVD, 4K
THE MULE Broke, alone and facing foreclosure on his business, 90-year-old horticulturist Earl Stone takes a job as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. His immediate success leads to easy money and a larger shipment that soon draws the attention of hard-charging DEA agent Colin Bates.
Rust Creek- Blu-ray/DVD
RUST CREEK Sawyer is an ambitious, overachieving college senior who has a seemingly bright future. While on her way to a job interview, a wrong turn leaves her stranded deep in the frozen forest. Suddenly, the young woman who has everything to live for finds herself facing her own mortality as she’s punished by the elements and pursued by a band of ruthless outlaws.
The Man Who Killed Hitler and then The Big Foot- Blu-ray/DVD
THE MAN WHO KILLED HITLER AND THEN THE BIG FOOT Decades after ending World War II by assassinating Adolf Hitler in an undercover operation, unsung American hero Calvin Barr is called upon by the government to hunt down the fabled Bigfoot, the carrier of a deadly plague that could destroy humanity.
April 5, 2019
The Browsing Effect- VOD
THE BROWSING EFFECT the seemingly endless possibilities of dating apps send a group of friends into a whirlwind of sex, jealousy, and self-doubt in this ensemble comedy that examines dating culture in the age of swiping.
April 9, 2019
On the Basis of Sex- Blu-ray/DVD
ON THE BASIS OF SEX Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a struggling attorney and new mother who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a groundbreaking tax case with her husband, attorney Martin Ginsburg, she knows it could change the direction of her career and the way the courts view gender discrimination.
Welcome to Marwen- Blu-ray/DVD
WELCOME TO MARWEN When a devastating attack shatters Mark Hogancamp (Steve Carell) and wipes away all memories, no one expected recovery. Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town where he can heal and be heroic.
Holmes and Watson- Blu-ray/DVD
HOLMES AND WATSON Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to investigate a mysterious murder at Buckingham Palace. It seems like an open-and-shut case as all signs point to Professor James Moriarty, the criminal mastermind and longtime nemesis of the crime-solving duo.
Mirai- Blu-ray/DVD
MIRAI A young boy named Kun feels forgotten by his family when his little sister Mirai arrives. Running away from home, Kun stumbles upon a magical garden that serves as a time-travelling gateway where he encounters his mother as a little girl and has a series of adventures. Animated
