Although the DVD version of this film loses quite a bit of its luster it still ends up being a fun faced paced horror romp that I really enjoyed the hell out of.
It's a shame they couldn't find a way to bring that awesome 3D experience home that they treated us to in the theaters. For the DVD release we get the old red and green standard and the film suffers for it.
The 3D experience was what really set this film off and raised it above the standard remake fare that we have come to expect. Without it it's well just kind of ordinary. Not that thats a bad thing, it's just a bit of a shame.
The film still has something major going for it though. Yep, Tom Atkins still kicks ass in it and you should watch the film if for no other reason that to watch Atkins weave his way through the story. Tons of fun.
Oh yeah and the other reason. That crazy long ass nude scene. It was awesome in 3D and still fun in 2D.
As a slasher film MBV is pretty standard fare and it holds relatively close to the storyline of the much under appreciated original. MBV, the original should have been a slasher classic instead of the under ground cult film that it has become. The Harry Warden characer has all the appeal of Jason and his iconic status should have been a lock but he just never seemed to catch on. Much like the Cropsey from THE BURNING. Never understood that one either.
Some fun inventive kills in MBV3D most of which the good 3D really added to but they are still effective. Really, if you have not seen in the 3D you won't know the difference.
I've got all the important info for you below so read on for all the specs. Just keep in mind the MBV is fun slasher fare that is certainly worthy of your time.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The 3D remake of the classic horror film My Bloody
Valentine slashes its way into stores in a Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray Disc
as well as a standard definition DVD this May from Lionsgate.A terrifying tale about a small town that
faces horrifying consequences on the anniversary of a deadly tragedy, My Bloody
Valentine 3D was praised by horror critics as The best 3D horror film ever made.
The Special Edition DVD includes both the 2D and 3D versions of the film with
bonus materials including audio commentary, two featurettes ,Deep Inside My
Bloody Valentine a behind the scenes look at the making of the film and “Sex,
Blood and Screams” – the make-up FX from the film, deleted scenes and a gag
reel..It will come with four pairs of
3D glasses enclosed in the DVD.My
Bloody Valentine 3D on Blu-ray Disc contains both 2D and 3D versions, four
pairs of 3D glasses plus all of the special features and a digital copy of the
film.The standard DVD will feature
both the 3D and 2D widescreen versions of the film and will come with 4 pairs
of 3D glasses.
Ten years ago in the town of
Harmony, an inexperienced coal miner caused
an accident that trapped and killed five men and sent the only survivor, Harry
Warden, into a coma.When Harry woke,
exactly one year later on Valentine’s Day, he wanted revenge and brutally
murdered 22 people with a pickaxe before being killed himself.Now, after years of peace, something from
Harmony’s dark past has returned.Wearing a miner’s mask and armed with a pickaxe, an unstoppable killer
is on the loose.As his footsteps come
ever closer, the townspeople realize in terror that it just might be Harry
Warden who has found his way back.
BLU-RAY DISC SPECIAL FEATURES
DISC ONE:
Audio Commentary with Director Patrick Lussier and
Co-Writer Todd Farmer
Deep Inside My Bloody Valentine a “making of” featurette
Sex, Blood and Screams The Special Make-Up FX of My
Bloody Valentine” featurette
Deleted and Extended Scenes
Gag reel
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Special features subject to change
DISC TWO:
Standard Definition Digital Copy of the feature film
SPECIAL EDITION DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
Audio Commentary with Director Patrick Lussier and
Co-Writer Todd Farmer
Deep Inside My Bloody Valentine -- a making of featurette
Sex, Blood and Screams The Special Make-Up FX of My
Bloody Valentine” featurette
Deleted and Extended Scenes
Gag reel
Special features subject to change
CAST
Jensen Ackles
Jaime King
Kerr Smith
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2009
Title Copyright: (c) 2009 Lions Gate Films Inc. All
Rights Reserved.
Type: Theatrical Release
Rating: R for graphic brutal horror violence and grisly
images throughout, some strong sexuality, graphic nudity and language
Genre: Horror
Closed Captioned: English Closed Captioned
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Format: Standard DVD: Widescreen
Special Edition DVD: Widescreen
Blu-ray Disc: 1080P High Definition Widescreen (1.85:1)
Feature Running Time: 101 minutes
DVD Audio Status:5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-Ray Audio Status: 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
The DVD comes out this coming Tuesday so make sure to head on out and pick yours up. You know what, since you took the time to read this entire review I'm going to give you all a treat. Drop me an email here and the first 5 folks that do so will get a copy of the disc courtesy of House of Horrors and Lionsgate Film.
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