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RLJ Entertainment | 2018 | 121 min | Not rated | May 19, 2020

Mandy (Blu-ray Movie)

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List price: $29.98
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Movie rating

7.1
 / 10

Blu-ray rating

Users0.0 of 50.0
Reviewer3.0 of 53.0
Overall3.0 of 53.0

Overview

Mandy (2018)

Mandy is set in 1983 in the primal wilderness where Red Miller, a broken and haunted man, hunts an unhinged religious sect who brutally attacked the love of his life.

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache, Ned Dennehy, Olwen Fouéré
Director: Panos Cosmatos

Horror100%
Thriller20%
Surreal18%
PeriodInsignificant

Specifications

  • Video

    Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
    Video resolution: 1080p
    Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
    Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1

  • Audio

    English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)

  • Subtitles

    English SDH, Spanish

  • Discs

    Blu-ray Disc
    Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
    DVD copy

  • Playback

    Region A (locked)

Review

Rating summary

Movie2.5 of 52.5
Video4.0 of 54.0
Audio4.5 of 54.5
Extras2.0 of 52.0
Overall3.0 of 53.0

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  4.0 of 5

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  4.5 of 5

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  2.0 of 5

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  3.0 of 5

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.


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