Welcome back movie lovers! I’m back again for another look at the home video releases for the week for all you faithful FTS readers.

Creed

Who’s in it?
Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad

What’s it about?
“Adonis Johnson Creed (Michael B. Jordan), the son of former heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, attempts to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a boxing legend in his own right. Apollo died in the ring in the 1980s at the hand of Russian pugilist Ivan Drago, forcing Adonis to grow up without his dad in his life. The young man travels to Philadelphia to find his late father’s nemesis-turned-best friend, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), in order to recruit him as a trainer. Balboa soon takes the young Creed under his wing and helps him get in shape for a shot at the title. Ryan Coogler directs this spin-off of the hugely successful Rocky franchise.” – Rotten Tomatoes

Nate’s Two Cents?
This movie gave me all the nostalgia that I was looking for, while creating a new story within the Rocky universe. The movie very much felt like the first Rocky, but with Creed’s son at the forefront. I am extremely excited to see what they do with a follow-up feature and hopefully they offer unique shooting methods as they did in the fight scenes with the very long takes. If you’re looking for a good pump-up this week, then be sure to pick up your copy this week!

Room

Who’s in it?
Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen, William H. Macy, Sean Bridgers

What’s it about?
“Both highly suspenseful and deeply emotional, ROOM is a unique and touching exploration of the boundless love between a mother and her child. After 5-year-old Jack (Jacob Tremblay) and his Ma (Brie Larson) escape from the enclosed surroundings that Jack has known his entire life, the boy makes a thrilling discovery: the outside world. As he experiences all the joy, excitement, and fear that this new adventure brings, he holds tight to the one thing that matters most of all–his special bond with his loving and devoted Ma” – Rotten Tomatoes

Nate’s Two Cents?
I almost missed this one during it’s theatrical run, but luckily after the Golden Globes it seemed to reappear at the cinemas. Room was absolutely amazing and the performances from Larson and Tremblay were some of my favorite all year. I highly recommend checking this movie out if you haven’t already seen it.

House of Cards (Season 4)

Who’s in it?
Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly

What’s it about?
“Majority House Whip Francis Underwood takes you on a long journey as he exacts his vengeance on those he feels wronged him – that is, his own cabinet members including the President of the United States himself. Dashing, cunning, methodical and vicious, Frank Underwood along with his equally manipulative yet ambiguous wife, Claire take Washington by storm through climbing the hierarchical ladder to power in this Americanized recreation of the BBC series of the same name.” – IMDB

Nate’s Two Cents?
House of Cards is still my favorite Netflix original series and I can’t wait to see what’s next in the upcoming season. The new season is released this coming friday, March 4th. If you still haven’t given it a watch go ahead and do yourself a favor and binge the first three season. You’ve got several days…that should be plenty of time right?

The Night Before

“Ethan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Isaac (Seth Rogen) and Chris (Anthony Mackie) have been friends since childhood, and for a decade, their yearly Christmas Eve reunion has been an annual night of debauchery and hilarity. Now that they’re entering adulthood, the tradition is coming to an end, and to make it as memorable as possible, they set out to find the Nutcracka Ball – the Holy Grail of Christmas parties.” – Rotten Tomatoes

Legend

“From Academy Award (R) winner Brian Helgeland comes the true story of the rise and fall of London’s most notorious gangsters, Reggie and Ron Kray, both portrayed by Tom Hardy in an incredible performance. LEGEND is a classic crime thriller taking us into the secret history of the 1960s and the extraordinary events that secured the infamy of the Kray Twins.
“ – Rotten Tomatoes

Youth

“YOUTH is about two longtime friends vacationing in the Swiss Alps. Oscar winning actor Michael Caine plays Fred, an acclaimed composer and conductor, who brings along his daughter (Rachel Weisz) and best friend Mick (Harvey Keitel), a renowned filmmaker. While Mick scrambles to finish the screenplay for what he imagines will be his last important film, Fred has no intention of resuming his musical career. The two men reflect on their past, each finding that some of the most important experiences can come later in life.” – Rotten Tomatoes

Miss You Already

“An honest and powerful story following two best friends, Milly and Jess, as they navigate life’s highs and lows. Inseparable since they were young girls, they can’t remember a time they didn’t share everything -secrets, clothes, even boyfriends — but nothing prepares them for the day Milly is hit with life-altering news.” – Rotten Tomatoes

Don Verdean

“Hired by an ambitious small-town pastor to find sacred relics in the Holy Land, a self-proclaimed Biblical archaeologist comes up short and his attempt to cover up his failure fuels a comic conspiracy from the filmmaking team behind Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre.” – Rotten Tomatoes