A Marvel antihero’s big-screen debut tops the DVD releases for the week of June 14.
“Morbius”: Jared Leto plays the titular character, first introduced in a ‘70s Spider-Man comic book storyline, a doctor who attempts to cure his rare blood disease but instead infects himself with a form of vampirism. Directed by Daniel Espinosa and also starring Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris and Tyrese Gibson.
Chicago Tribune critic Michael Phillips was not impressed with Leto’s first Marvel flick. “You know what I’d like to see? I’d like to see a movie where Jared Leto turns into a better actor,” Phillips writes in his review. “Meantime there’s ‘Morbius,’ where Leto plays not Batman but a man who turns into a bat man, vampire blood coursing through veins that manage to over- and under-act simultaneously.”
Also new on DVD
“Ambulance”: Heist thriller from Michael Bay about two bank robbers who hijack an ambulance in Los Angeles when their getaway doesn’t go as planned. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza Gonzalez and Garret Dillahunt.
“Father Stu”: Mark Wahlberg plays the lead in this true story of a boozing, boxing actor who turns his life around and enters the priesthood. Also starring Mel Gibson, and written and directed by his girlfriend, Rosalind Ross.
“Infinite Storm”: Based on a real incident, Naomi Watts stars as a mountain climber who becomes trapped in a blizzard and finds a stranded stranger, who she must help down the mountain.
“A Father’s Fight”: Family drama about an aging boxer who is fighting for a chance at redemption, both in and out of the ring.
“Benedetta”: This audacious French historical drama from director Paul Verhoeven details the life of Sister Benedetta Carlini, who rose to prominence in the 17th century for the religious miracles that happened to her and was tried for her lesbian relationship with another nun.
“Billions: Season Six”: With Damian Lewis’ departure from the Showtime high-finance drama after Season 5, Corey Stoll’s character takes over the Axe Capital throne, going head to head with Paul Giamatti in an ultimate showdown.
“Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Eleventh Season”: Social assassin Larry David returns as his alter ego in the long-running HBO comedy series.
“Fatherhood”: Netflix film, based on a true story, featuring Kevin Hart as a widower who is raising his daughter as a single dad.
“Hacks: Season One”: Jean Smart won the Emmy for best actress in a comedy series for her portrayal of an aging Las Vegas stand-up who hires a younger writer to help with new material in this HBO Max series.
“Offseason”: Horror film about a woman who receives word her mother’s grave has been vandalized and goes to the island where she is buried, only to realize something isn’t right with the townspeople.
“King Tweety”: Animated family film featuring “Looney Tunes” characters Tweety, Sylvester and Granny as they fly off to the Canary Islands, where Tweety is crowned king.
