Movies

 

The Accountant 2 (Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller)

Amazon MGM Studios’ “The Accountant 2” arrives on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Tuesday, Aug. 12, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck, “Gone Girl”) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal, “The Punisher”), to help. In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson, “Power”), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.

Directed by Gavin O’Connor (“The Accountant”) from a screenplay by Bill Dubuque (“The Accountant,” “The Judge”), “The Accountant 2” also stars Daniella Pineda (“Jurassic World: Dominion”), Allison Robertson (“The 31”) and J.K. Simmons (“Whiplash”).

 

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (Action, Adventure, Drama, War)

Director Peter Weir’s high-seas masterpiece set during the Napoleonic Wars, “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” is now available to own for the first time ever on 4K Ultra HD Digital and Blu-ray from Walt Disney Studios.

Adapted from the tenth novel in Patrick O’Brian’s legendary “Aubrey/Maturin” series, the film stars Russell Crowe (“A Beautiful Mind”) as Captain “Lucky Jack” Aubrey, the Royal Navy’s most daring and battle-tested commander, and Paul Bettany (“WandaVision”) as his close friend, ship’s surgeon and naturalist, Stephen Maturin. When HMS Surprise is ambushed by a superior enemy vessel, Aubrey must confront the brutal challenges of war, the unforgiving sea and the limits of leadership. With his ship damaged and crew wounded, he sets off on a relentless pursuit across two oceans — facing a choice between duty and loyalty, and a mission that could alter the fate of nations or destroy them all.

Nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director (Weir, “Dead Poets Society”), “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” won for Best Cinematography (Russell Boyd, “Gallipoli”) and Best Sound Editing (Richard King, “The Dark Knight”). Newly restored and remastered from the original elements, the stunning 4K release is presented with Dolby Vision HDR and Atmos audio, delivering breathtaking picture and immersive sound offering fans the definitive home viewing experience of the acclaimed epic.

The “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release is housed in a collectible two-disc SteelBook set, featuring striking, navy-and-gold nautical artwork that reflects the film’s epic scale and maritime themes. The exterior showcases a richly detailed compass rose and a bold illustration of Captain “Lucky Jack” Aubrey, while the interior reveals a sweeping ocean vista with Russell Crowe poised against stormy seas — offering fans the ultimate collector’s edition.

Bonus features on the Digital release include six deleted scenes (“Weighing Anchor,” “Shipboard Life,” “Superstition,” “Dentistry,” “Articles of War” and “Galapagos”), three multi-camera shooting extras (“Surprising The Surprise,” “The Final Battle” and “Split-Screen Vignette”), the film’s theatrical, international and teaser trailers and the ability to watch the movie with a historical and geographical trivia track. Several detailed behind-the-scenes featurettes are included, too: “Cinematic Phasmids,” “On Sound Design,” “HBO First Look,” “In the Wake of O’Brian” and the 68-minute “The Hundred Days.” The Blu-ray release includes deleted scenes, the historical and geographical trivia track and a pop-up map.