West Des Moines Redbox Rentals: Cops, Spies, a Guru and a Kid Who Won’t Leave

As we’re remembering the price of freedom on Independence Day week, a new Redbox release tells the story of a Vietnam hero who was shunned, then recognized as a hero three decades later.

In Bad Ass, decorated Vietnam hero Frank Vega returns home only to be shunned by society, leaving him without a job or his high school sweetheart. It's not until 40 years later when an incident on a commuter bus (in which he protects an elderly black man from skinheads) makes him a local hero that he is celebrated once again. But his good fortune suddenly turns for the worse when his best friend, Klondike, is murdered and the police aren't doing anything about it.

The film – which stars Danny Trejo, Charles S. Dutton, Joyful M'Chelle Drake, Shalim Ortiz and Ron Perlman – is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence, some torture, pervasive language and some sexual content/nudity.

Also new at Redbox:

• Wrath of the Titans
• Freddy Frogface
• Identical

Here are the Top 5 Redbox rentals in West Des Moines last week:

1. 21 Jump Street – Schmidt and Jenko are more than ready to leave their adolescent problems behind. Joining the police force and the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover in a local high school. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 3.5 Stars Rating: R Stars: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle

2. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows – Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room – until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large-Professor Moriarty-and not only is he Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective.   Trailer.

Redbox Review: 4.0 Stars Rating: PG-13 Stars: Robert Downey, Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Rachel McAdams, Jared Harris

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3. This Means War – Two of the world's deadliest CIA operatives are inseparable partners and best friends - until they discover that they've fallen in love with the same woman. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 4.0 Stars Rating: PG-13 Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, Til Schweiger, Chelsea Handler

4. A Thousand Words – Jack McCall is a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja for his own selfish purposes. But Dr. Sinja is on to him, and Jack's life comes unglued. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 3.5 Stars Rating: PG-13 Stars: Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Cliff Curtis, Clark Duke, Ruby Dee

5. Jeff Who Lives at Home – Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother) and Ed Helms (The Office) star in this quirky comedy about a day in the life of two brothers, one a stoner who still lives at home with their mother (Susan Sarandon) and the other who is only slightly more put together. Trailer.

Redbox Review: 2.5 Stars Rating: R Stars: Jason Segel, Ed Helms, Susan Sarandon, Judy Greer, Rae Dawn Chong

In West Des Moines, Redbox kiosks are located at Hy-Vee, Walmart,  McDonalds restaurants and Kum & Go convenience stores. Or, go here to find a kiosk near you.