Gifted-but socially awkward-attorney Roman J. Israel (Denzel Washington) has spent his career as a behind-the-scenes crusader for the poor and disenfranchised. When his partner suffers a heart attack, the idealistic Roman finds his whole life suddenly thrown into turmoil as he's confronted with some harsh realities that force him to question everything he's ever believed in. Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo also star in this offbeat character study. 129 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Blu-ray

The holidays are approaching, and Brad Whitaker (Will Ferrell) is finally enjoying an effective co-parenting situation with his step-kids' bio dad, Dusty Mayron (Mark Wahlberg). But it could all come crashing down as the whole family spends Christmas together, joined by Brad's emotionally in-touch father (John Lithgow) and Dusty's tough-guy dad (Mel Gibson). Linda Cardellini, Alessandra Ambrosio, and John Cena also star in this hilarious sequel. 100 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Two-disc set.