Additional movies opening thisweek

“Roman J. Israel, Esq.” (PG-13):

When a series of events challenge the social activism that has defined the career of idealistic defense attorney Israel, he’s forced to accept an offer to join the firm of a wealthy lawyer. With Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell and Carmen Ejogo. Written and directed by Dan Gilroy.

“The Man Who Invented Christmas” (PG):

Charles Dickens embarks on a journey to bring Ebenezer Scrooge and the classic holiday tale “A Christmas Carol” to life. With Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce, Justin Edwards. Directed by Bharat Nulluri.

“The Divine Order” (Unrated):

In 1971, Nora, a young housewife and mother, organizes the women in her Swiss village to fight for the right to vote. With Marie Leuenberger, Maximilian Simonischek, Rachel Braunschweig, Sibylle Brunner and Marta Zoffoli. Directed by Petra Volpe.

New this week on DVD

The Hitman’s Bodyguard Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Leap! Birth of the Dragon Good Time Beach Rats Dark Signal Jungle Savage Dog The Fall, series 3 The Librarians, season 3 Mule The Villainess