What’s New on DVD/Blu-ray in May: ‘Turning Red,’ ‘X,’ ‘Mississippi Masala’ and More
thewrap.comNew Release Wall“Encanto” succeeded with the notion of “no villain, except generational trauma,” and Disney keeps that idea going with the delightful “Turning Red” (Walt Disney Home Entertainment), a young woman’s coming-of-age story that’s a metaphor for any number of growing-up issues, including that moment when the “model” child begins to chafe at parental domination.
It’s charming and adorable, and the boy-band songs by Billie Eilish and Finneas have already made their way into the latter’s stage act.Also available:“The Batman” (Warner Bros.
Home Entertainment) Does a three-hour superhero saga have deleted scenes? You bet your bat-hook, and they’re on the 4K/Blu-ray/DVD release alongside other extras.“Blacklight” (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment) Liam Neeson in the first of two (to date) 2022 thrillers that suggest that maybe it’s time for him to put down the gun.“Cyrano” (MGM/Universal) Peter Dinklage gives his all to a mixed-bag musical reinterpretation of the classic Edmond Rostand tale.“Dog” (Warner Bros.
Home Entertainment) Veteran soldier Channing Tatum and a volatile, retired service dog hit the road for a soldier’s funeral and bond as two survivors of war trying to figure out what comes next.“Infinite” (Paramount Home Entertainment) Mark Wahlberg and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in Antoine Fuqua’s perplexing time-travel action thriller.“Licorice Pizza” (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment) Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest bout of 1970’s San Fernando Valley nostalgia was one of 2021’s more divisive films, but still my favorite of the year.“Umma” (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) Just in time for Mother’s Day comes this horror tale starring Sandra Oh as a terrifying mom with her own mother issues.“Uncharted” (So.
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