New movies to watch this weekend: See 'Her Private Hell' in theaters, rent 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' and 'Disclosure Day,' stream 'The Dink'
Key Points:
- The top theatrical release this week is Her Private Hell by Nicolas Winding Refn, a visually striking but narratively abstract and nonlinear film that divides critics and is recommended mainly for existing fans of the director's style.
- Newly available to rent or buy are Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, criticized as a feature-length TV episode lacking cinematic qualities, and Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, a mixed but interesting sci-fi thriller with strong performances, especially from Emily Blunt.
- Streaming highlights include The Dink on Apple TV+, a funny and heartfelt pickleball comedy starring Jake Johnson, and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie on Hulu, an eccentric and cult-favorite Canadian mockumentary comedy.
- Masters of the Universe, now on Prime Video, receives mixed reviews for its conflicted tone and overreliance on CGI, failing to appeal broadly and underperforming at the box office.
- Other notable streaming releases include the hybrid comedy 72 Hours on Netflix, the WWII drama Pressure on Peacock, and the poorly received Mortal Kombat II on HBO Max.