Rating summary

Movie		2.5
Video		4.0
Audio		4.5
Extras		2.0
Overall		3.0

Mandy Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Randy Miller III March 21, 2023

Released alongside the standard Blu-ray, RLJ Entertainment also offers a Steelbook edition of Panos Kosmatos' Mandy. Boasting a similar design aesthetic and identical disc contents, it's aimed at packaging collectors and is currently on sale at a similar price point to the regular version, making it a low-risk upgrade for die-hard fans. Perhaps the only minor difference is the addition of a DVD copy, which likely won't be used by most but is appreciated anyway.

For a synopsis and light roast of this polarizing Nicholas Cage vehicle (is there any other kind?), please read Michael Reuben's 2020 review of the standard Blu-ray edition. I'm a little more forgiving of the film's oddball vibe but in no way would consider Mandy some kind of hidden gem or underrated classic... so if you've not seen this yet, going in blind might not be the best strategy. Or maybe it is. Hey, it's your money, after all.

Mandy Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

For details about the Blu-ray's 1080p transfer, please see Michael Reuben's review of the standard edition.

Mandy Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

Likewise, for details about the audio mix, please see Michael Reuben's review of the standard edition.

Mandy Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

This two-disc release ships in a slightly glossy Steelbook with an overall pink and purple-dominant color scene similar to the standard Blu-ray, albeit with different images: a striking collage on the front, and a tattoo-like "branching" image spelling out the film's title on the back. The interior design is a splash image of Reed Miller (Cage), mostly in silhouette, set against a near-empty horizon. It's a nice-looking package, to be sure, and one that doesn't deviate at all from the film's overall visual aesthetic while still looking different enough to justify its existence.

On-disc bonus features are identical to the standard edition and include:

• Behind the Scenes Featurette (21:49)

• Deleted & Extended Scenes (13:55)

Mandy Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Panos Kosmatos' Mandy is not for everyone, but this Nicholas Cage-starring thriller should likely appeal to the actor's more seasoned fans. I'm on the fence about its overall strengths and rewatchability, but it's certainly worth a once-over if the story sounds interesting to you. RLJ Entertainment's Steelbook Edition, priced similarly to the standard Blu-ray edition, offers premium packaging and a bonus DVD copy of the film at a similar price point. If any of these merits make Mandy sound like a worthy upgrade or even a first-time purchase, go for it.