PLATINUM PICK
We Need to Talk About Kevin
2012, Oscilloscope Pictures, R, $30; DVD+Blu-ray, $35 This riveting psychological thriller focuses on the increasingly malignant relationship between a neglectful mother (Tilda Swinton) and her malevolent 15-year-old son (Ezra Miller). As she visits him in prison, the story of his long history of violence and cruelty toward those closest to him is recounted in flashbacks. USA TODAY’s Claudia Puig says: ★★★ out of four. “This unflinching battle of wills between coldhearted mom and tortured, unloved kid is deeply disturbing but fascinating.”
Coriolanus
2012, The Weinstein Co., R, $27; DVD+Blu-ray, $35 When Roman general Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes) is banished by the ungrateful populace after a failed attempt to be elected consul, the war hero joins forces with his sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius (Gerard Butler), to attack the city. Puig: ★★ ½
Man on a Ledge
2012, Summit Entertainment, PG-13, $27; Blu-ray, $30 An ex-cop and prison escapee (Sam Worthington) goes out on the ledge at a hotel, presumably to commit suicide. He demands to speak to a negotiator (Elizabeth Banks), but she begins to wonder if he really means to jump or if he is up to something else. Puig: ★ ½
Goon
2012, Magnolia, PG-13, $27; Blu-ray, $30 Seann William Scott stars as Doug Glatt, a slacker whose brawling talent lands him on a minor league hockey team. Even though he can’t skate, he becomes a fan favorite, but he can’t avoid facing off with the league’s top bully.