'Yellowstone,' '65' and 'Miami Vice' on disc

Jul 27, 2023

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Yellowstone: Season 5, Part 1

Paramount Home Entertainment, rated 14A, Blu-ray, 4 discs

One of the best shows on television continues and you can watch the latest episodes of this western story with the 4-disc Blu-ray set of Yellowstone: Season 5, Part 1. This set includes eight episodes along with over three hours of special features including "Undeniable Passion: Beth & Rip/Monica & Kayce", "Giving Everything to This Land: Yellowstone Returns" and lots more.

Set on protecting his land, John Dutton (Kevin Costner), who is now the Governor of Montana, is prepared to do anything and he may have to considering his many opponents who want to see the land developed. Other storylines include Monica (Kelsey Asbille) and Kayce (Luke Grimes) dealing with a tragedy, John has a serious problem with his herd and of course Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Jamie (Wes Bentley) are fighting.

The cowboys at Yellowstone are also about to experience a significant change in their lives. There are also flashbacks to earlier times on the ranch with John, Rip and Beth. As with the other seasons, the first eight episodes of Season 5 are very good providing more than 7.5 hours of entertainment.

65

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, rated PG, Blu-ray

Set 65 million years in the past, 65 sees an astronaut, Mills (Adam Driver) crash on Earth. The only other survivor is a girl, Koa (Ariana Greenblatt). They only have one chance to be rescued and it involves travelling across dangerous terrain that is home to all kinds of ferocious prehistoric creatures. Their quest for survival is made even more difficult in that they don't speak the same language.

65 is a fun sci-fi/action/adventure that is both entertaining and suspenseful. The writers for the film – Scott Beck and Bryan Woods – are the same writers for the movie A Quiet Place. Along with the movie, this Blu-ray has several special features including "Creating the World of 65", "Primordial Planet" and deleted and extended scenes.

Miami Vice

Mill Creek Entertainment, Blu-ray Steelbook

If you enjoy crime/action movies you will be interested in this Blu-ray Steelbook release of the 2006 movie Miami Vice. Based on the TV series from 1984 – 1989, this movie stars Colin Farrell as Detective Sonny Crockett and Jamie Foxx as Detective Ricardo Tubbs. Also in the movie are Gong Li, John Ortiz, Ciaran Hinds and Naomie Harris.

Detective Crockett and Tubbs are engaged in a dangerous case involving drug lords in Florida. Complicating the investigation is Crockett who becomes romantically involved with the wife (Gong Li) of a trafficker of arms and drugs.

This Steelcase set includes the "Unrated Director's Edition", the "Theatrical Version", and various bonus features including commentary, featurettes and more.

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