Rating summary
| Movie |  | 2.0 |
| Video |  | 3.5 |
| Audio |  | 4.0 |
| Extras |  | 4.5 |
| Overall |  | 2.5 |
Maximum Overdrive Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Jeffrey Kauffman June 2, 2023
Lionsgate Film's Vestron Video imprint has been a fun source of retro offerings through the years, and if even diehard fans might be forced to admit
that this or that given film might not exactly be a masterpiece, there are almost always a glut of really enjoyable supplemental features to sweeten
the pot. The Vestron Video imprint released a standard packaging
Maximum Overdrive around five years ago (kind of hard to believe it's been that long), and now for the first time to my immediate
memory they're revisiting a title with some fun SteelBook packaging. Other than that, the two releases seem to be identical, and so I'll simply point
to my original review, below, for those interested in more information.
For my thoughts on the film, please see my original
Maximum Overdrive Blu-ray review.
Maximum Overdrive Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
Video quality is assessed in the above linked review.
Maximum Overdrive Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
Audio quality is assessed in the above linked review.
Maximum Overdrive Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
On disc supplements are detailed in the above linked review. This SteelBook has one of the more fun and maybe for some funny illustrations in recent
memory, with a certain evil vehicle's sinister face spilling across the front and rear covers. An interesting palette features almost alien greens and
oranges, and perhaps not surprisingly a hint of chartreuse. The inside features a somewhat more graphically disturbing image on the left panel. A
digital copy is also included.
Maximum Overdrive Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
As I mentioned in my original review linked to above, when even Stephen King is not overly enthusiastic about his own efforts, it's probably best to
temper expectations. This would therefore seem to be a somewhat odd choice for Lionsgate and its Vestron Video imprint to bring out again in
SteelBook packaging, but for those who enjoy this kind of collectible, the cover illustration is kind of goofily enjoyable.
