On Demand DVD New Releases Aug. 4-10
Divergent In this future, the world is divided and you are placed into a faction that best aligns with your virtues. Those who don’t fit are divergent. That is where our story starts with the likable Tris. Can she survive where others have not? The first of a trilogy of movies based on the popular book series, this film plays as only the beginning of a much bigger story. Fans of The Hunger Games films should enjoy this with all the similarities. Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jai Courtney (PG-13, 2:19) 8/5 (pictured below)
Around the Block An Aboriginal boy is torn between his unexpected love of acting and the disintegration of his family. Christina Ricci, Matt Nable, Jack Thompson (1:44) 8/5
God’s Not Dead A college philosophy professor posits the belief that God is dead and asks his class to dismiss all talk to the contrary. That theory does not resonate with one of his students, Josh. As a Christian, he has a fundamental difference of opinion with his professor’s statement. Instead of running from the class, Josh decides to confront his professor. Shane Harper, Kevin Sorbo, David A.R. White (PG, 1:53) 8/5
Need for Speed (3-D) In a near-impossible race against time, Tobey Marshall sets out on a mission of revenge, but it becomes one of loyalty and redemption. Adapted from the top-selling video game series. Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper (PG 13, 2:15) 8/5
Oculus Years ago, two horrific murders took place. A man killed his wife, and his son Tim killed him. When Tim is finally released from an institution, his sister Kaylie wants to prove his innocence. Can the two survive the night and eliminate the source of the paranormal past that Kaylie has traced to a seemingly simple mirror? Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff (R, 1:44) 8/5
Tarzan In this years animated version of the well-known story, Tarzan, a young boy raised by apes grows into a man. He has learned how to survive in the world from the apes. But the day he meets Jane, everything changes. Now, Greystoke Energies is out to find something special in the world and Tarzan fights to protect it. Voices of Kellan Lutz, Spencer Locke, Robert Capron (PG, 1:35) 8/5
Ninja Apocalypse Framed for assassinating the Grandmaster, the Lost Ninja Clan must battle their way up an underground nuclear bunker filled with hordes of supernatural enemies, mutants and flesh eating zombies. Trapped a thousand feet below the earth’s crust, these ninjas will face hell. Christian Oliver, Les Brandt, Cary-Hiroyuli Tagawa (1:24) 8/5
About Alex The story of seven college friends who gather for a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide. The weekend that ensues will renew old crushes and resentments, shine light on bad decisions, and ultimately push friendships and relationships to the brink as the group tries to speculate when the simple life of their college years turned so muddy and complex. Aubrey Plaza, Maggie Grace, Max Minghella (R, 1:36) 8/8 Same day as theatrical release
Not Another Happy Ending When a struggling publisher discovers his only successful author has writer’s block because she’s too happy, he decides to ‘inspire’ her. But as he torments her, he falls madly in love instead. Karen Gillan, Stanley Weber (TV 14, 1:42) 8/8
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