It’s not altogether unheard of for Kevin Costner to play bad guy. But the blunt title of “Criminal’’ (2016) makes it pretty clear that this sleek thriller isn’t business as usual for him. Costner nabs a showy role as Jericho Stewart, a convict drafted to have the memories of a slain CIA agent (Ryan Reynolds) implanted in his head. Seems that the sociopathic blank slate that is Jerico’s own psyche is perfect for the dangerous experiment — and besides, the doctor in charge (Tommy Lee Jones) and his CIA boss (Gary Oldman) can’t be choosy when there’s a terrorist to stop. Costner does solid work playing his character’s disorienting new sense of empathy, even if the movie’s emotional scenes are short on logic. But the filmmakers are smarter about other elements, notably setting the action in London, which makes Jericho entertainingly susceptible to his mental flatmate’s local affectations. And if hearing Costner trashily growl “Who the [expletive] says ‘Cheers?’ ’’ leaves you hankering to binge on some of his other morally challenged turns, there are definitely a few to consider. He detoured from “Field of Dreams,’’ “Dances With Wolves,’’ etc. for Tony Scott’s “Revenge’’ (1989), a little slice of nasty pitting him against friend-turned-enemy Anthony Quinn. Costner plays knave and King in “3000 Miles to Graceland’’ (2001), ruthlessly leading a crew of Elvis-impersonating armed robbers that includes Kurt Russell. And in “Mr. Brooks’’ (2007), he’s a respected businessman with a secret life as a serial killer. Criminal, indeed. Extras: select scene commentary by “Criminal’’ director Ariel Vroman. (Summit, $29.95; Blu-ray, $39.99)

COMEDY

BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT (2016)

It took over a decade for Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, and friends to return for a third “Barbershop’’ outing, but they’ve still got plenty to say. This time the not-so-idle talk is about taking a socially conscious stand against gang violence. And while some of this territory is covered too tritely to have all the impact intended, the movie’s entreaties are compelling enough. New faces include Common, JB Smoove, Lamorne Morris (“New Girl’’), and Common-ogling hoot Nicki Minaj. Extras: featurette; deleted scenes; gag reel. (Warner, $28.98; Blu-ray, $29.98)

COMEDY

THE BOSS (2016)

This underappreciated Melissa McCarthy vehicle might be called “The Boss,’’ but in spirit it feels like “The Donald.’’ McCarthy’s millionaire CEO/financial guru plays every bit like a Trump parody, from her preposterous, gravity-defying coif to her uncanny knack for rebounding from a setback. Just don’t ever expect to see Trump devising a comeback strategy that leverages the market for Girl Scout cookies. Costarring cutely harried Kristen Bell as McCarthy’s long-suffering assistant, and directed by McCarthy’s husband, Ben Falcone (“Tammy’’). Extras: on Blu-ray, unrated cut, plus McCarthy’s original Groundlings sketch as the character. (Universal, $29.98; Blu-ray, $34.98)

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