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New on DVD: Sail home with Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation of 'The Odyssey'

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The cinematic event of the year tops the DVD releases for the week of Nov. 17.

"The Odyssey": Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer's epic poem features Matt Damon as Odysseus trying to return home after the Trojan War and boasts a starry cast that includes Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron and Anne Hathaway.

"What makes Nolan’s vision of 'The Odyssey' so entrancing is the sheer scope, scale and beauty of it," writes Tribune News Service critic Katie Walsh in her review. "Like a general, he marshals his tremendous resources, talent and an army of artists in service of conveying his message to a rapt audience."

NEW ON DVD NOV. 17

"Backrooms": A mysteriously sinister network of rooms is discovered underneath a furniture warehouse in young filmmaker Kane Parsons' box-office hit. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve and Mark Duplass.

"PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie": In this sequel to 2023’s animated “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie,” our four-legged heroes crash onto on an uncharted island chock full of dinosaurs. “Mighty Movie” director Cal Brunker is back to steer this ship, as well.

"Runner": Alan Ritchson stars in this action comedy thriller as a man tasked with transporting a donor liver to a sick girl who must protect the precious cargo from mercenaries out to steal it. Owen Wilson co-stars in the movie helmed by Scott Waugh.

"Spa Weekend": Isla Fisher, Leslie Mann, Anna Faris and Michelle Buteau star in this comedy co-written and directed by the “Bad Moms” duo of Jon Lucas and Scott Moore.

"Fall 2: Deadpoint": Harriet Slater stars as a woman attempting a daring plank walk to honor her late sister the sequel to 2022's "Fall."

 

"The Fix": Liam Neeson and Zachary Levi team up in this action offering that follows a group of war-torn CIA operators after an operation in Afghanistan goes badly and they venture to Tehran for a high-stakes mission that could earn them redemption.

"Chief of War": Jason Momoa stars as the late-18th century warrior Ka'iana in Apple TV's historical drama set in precolonial Hawai'i.

"Dutton Ranch: Season One": Paramount's "Yellowstone" spinoff continues the story of Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) as they hitch their wagon to Texas for a fresh start.

"St. Denis Medical: Season Two": NBC's workplace comedy returns with a cast that includes Wendi McLendon-Covey and David Alan Grier.

"The Night Manager: Season 2": The Prime Video spy drama starring Tom Hiddleston is back for a globe-trotting second season.

"The Walking Dead: Dead City: Season 3": Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) try to take Manhattan back from the zombies in AMC's spinoff series.

OUT ON DIGITAL HD NOV. 17

"A Talent for Murder": Helen Mirren stars as author Patricia Highsmith as a young editor tries to coax one more Ripley novel out of her.


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