ScreenwriterMax Landis(Chronicle) breaks down the unique approach to the action movie genre in our exclusive preview forAmerican Ultra. Before you pick up thisaction-comedyon Digital HD Novmeber 10, you can take a look at new behind-the-scenes footage, whileMax Landiscompares his story toScream, since it pokes fun at the genre while delivering thrilling scenes. We also hear from producer David Alpert (The Walking Dead) and starTony Hale(Veep), who discuss their thoughts on the writer’s unique script.
Jesse Eisenberg(Now You See Me) andKristen Stewart(The Twilight Saga) star as two slackers-turned-secret weapons inAmerican Ultra. The movie arrives on Digital HD November 10, and onBlu-rayCombo Pack (plusDVDand Digital HD),DVD(plus Digital) and On Demand November 24 fromLionsgate Home Entertainment. The knockout adventure from the director of the hit comedyProject Xalso starsTopher Grace,Connie Britton,Walton Goggins,John Leguizamo,Bill PullmanandTony Hale.
American Ultrais a dynamic thrill ride that mixes explosive action with edgy humor. Mike (Jesse Eisenberg) shares a small-town life with his girlfriend Phoebe (Kristen Stewart). But Mike’s sleepy world goes wild after he discovers that he’s actually a CIA sleeper agent with lethal fighting skills-and the target of government hitmen. Mike, the ultimate slacker, transforms into an ultra-attacker as he and Phoebe fight to survive in this exhilarating adventure.
Armed with a stockpile of extras, theAmerican Ultrahome entertainment release includes abehind-the-scenesdocumentary, a look at the unique weapons used in the film, gag reel, and audio commentary with the director. In addition, theAmerican Ultra Blu-rayfeatures DTS:X immersive audio technology. DTS:X replicates and conveys the fluid movement of sound by accurately matching sounds to what is visually occurring on - and off - the screen to create a richer soundscape than has previously been possible. TheAmerican Ultra Blu-rayCombo Pack andDVDwill be available for the suggested retail price of $29.99 and $21.98, respectively.
American Ultraonly earned $15 million it hit theaters in late August, when box office juggernautsStraight Outta ComptonandMission: Impossible Rogue Nationwere pulling in big numbers at the box office. In case you didn’t get a chance to seeAmerican Ultrain theaters, take a look at our exclusive preview, to learn more about this can’t-miss release. Do you plan on checking outAmerican Ultrawhen it arrives on Digital HD,Blu-rayandDVDlater this month?