6.7 | / 10 |
Users | 4.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.8 |
Tom returns to his hometown on the tenth anniversary of the Valentine's night massacre that claimed the lives of 22 people. Instead of a homecoming, however, Tom finds himself suspected of committing the murders, and it seems like his old flame is the only one will believes he's innocent.
Starring: Jensen Ackles, Jaime King, Kerr Smith, Betsy Rue, Edi GathegiHorror | 100% |
Thriller | 63% |
Mystery | 13% |
Holiday | 8% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
French: Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 kbps)
English, English SDH, Spanish
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
Digital copy (on disc)
BD-Live
Anaglyph 3D
Region free
Movie | 2.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 2.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
Be mine 4 ever.
With the release of My Bloody Valentine 3D, the Horror genre has now seen films with a
killer in just about every get-up imaginable. There have been men in goalie masks, Captain Kirk masks, human flesh masks,
clown masks, whatever-those-were-in Scream-masks, and the list goes on. Cowards.
Afraid of letting their victims know who they really are. For shame. As long as it looks "scary,"
though,
and as long as they wield some sharpened weapon (it's never a blunt instrument or a firearm),
it's
cool. They sell tickets. But they still haven't made a movie with a killer wearing a Martin
Liebman
mask. Now that would make for a blockbuster. Anyway, My Bloody Valentine 3D
features its hero (all the
killers in these sorts of movies are really the heroes) wearing a miner's outfit and
sporting a mask that looks
more like something an F-22 pilot might wear, but that's beside the point. He hacks, he stabs,
he scores! er, he kills his victims with a pickax and he does it in 3D. Awesome!
Where does Loretta Lynn fit into all of this?
Lionsgate presents My Bloody Valentine 3D on Blu-ray with the option of viewing either
the 3D or standard 2D versions of the film, each presented in 1080p high definition and framed
at 1.85:1. The 3D version
is given more weight towards the final score as it is representative of the true intent of the film
and the option most audiences will select.
3D Version
Generally, the 3D works to fantastic effect, perhaps the best overall presentation yet on the
Blu-ray format. Though it lacks slightly behind the aforementioned Journey to the Center of
the
Earth in terms of the number of "protruding" objects that seem to jump straight into the
audience, the film's overall sense of depth and mostly clean lines make it a superior all-around
performer. While this version features an obvious depth that looks marvelous, it does see a
heavy pinkish tint about much of the imagery. Colors blend and appear generally dull,
but the sacrifice of color and detail for the depth is a worthwhile trade-off in exchange for the
novelty of the
experience. Despite the mostly clean lines, several moderate-to-bad ghosting effects plague
some shots, but much of the film appears seamless with only a slight bleed-over that most
viewers will, and should, ignore. Confined only by the size of the screen, My Bloody Valentine
3D
delivers the goods, and is sure to work even better with larger displays. While it lacks in
traditional "good points" like color and detail, the film works incredibly well as-advertised and fans
taking it in proper context should be thrilled with the 3D presentation.
2D Version
My Bloody Valentine 3D (the 2D experience) offers up a rather solid but visually
uninteresting transfer. While it often features a fair level of detail in both the foreground and
the background, it sometimes takes on a hazy appearance that slightly obscures the finest of
details and color. Bright, very well-lit sequences look the best, the meeting between Sarah and
Tom at the grocery store in chapter seven making for one of the better-looking scenes. The gore
also works well here, the intricate detail of the wounds and the gallons of blood look far better in
2D than they do in the 3D version. Flesh tones appear somewhat ghastly, blacks
sometimes take on a grayish tint, and a bit of banding is visible here and there. The many
sequences inside the mineshaft generally fare the
worst. The 2D transfer certainly suffices, but ranges between solid and mediocre HD material.
Lionsgate once again provides listeners with a 7.1 channel DTS-HD MA soundtrack that brings the film to sonic life. The audio is typical of Lionsgate's new releases in that it plays aggressively with plenty of deep bass and surround use the engulfs the entire soundstage to chilling effect. Dialogue occasionally sounds muffled, though it seems to mostly be a result of actors mumbling their lines rather than a problem with the soundtrack. A fair amount of ambience is also present. The mine's alarm klaxon, for instance, rings out with a splendid and all-encompassing effect that seems to surround listeners in a realistic circle of sound. Some good, discrete effects may be found scattered around the movie, for example some heard in the background during the set-up to a confrontation in a grocery store in chapter 11 that further enhance the scene's creepy atmosphere and pending violence. Music plays crisply, and higher-pitched sounds, such as screams, are delivered with pinpoint precision. My Bloody Valentine 3D doesn't match the finest lossless soundtracks out there, but it gives the sound system a good workout and satisfies the aural sense nicely.
My Bloody Valentine 3D offers up an assortment of short bonus features. First up is a commentary track with Director Patrick Lussier and Co-Writer Todd Farmer. The pair serve up a nice enough track, offering detailed comments on the support staff that worked on the film (and pointing them out in the film), shooting the 3D effects, shooting locations and how some of the scenes were reworked to take advantage of the locales, editing, and more. Deep Inside 'My Bloody Valentine (480p, 7:18) is a basic piece that looks at the nuts-and-bolts of shooting inside a mine and moving on to look at the quality of the screenplay, the performances of the cast and crew, and more. Sex, Blood, & Screams (480p, 5:47) examines the making of some of the film's death scenes. Concluding the supplements are a series of 14 deleted and extended scenes presented in 480p standard definition, an alternate ending (480p, 1:03), a gag reel (480p, 2:16), and the film's theatrical trailer (1080p, 0:38). Disc two contains a digital copy of the 2D version of the film. Replayed on a second generation iPod Touch,the video sports a good overall presentation, though again the blacks suffer from a noticeable level of blocking. The audio, on the other hand, makes for a nice, robust presentation, with noticeable background information and ambience, clear music and dialogue, crisp sound effects, and some good echoing effects that, along with the clear background information, provide to the track a fine sense of space and depth.
In an ode to the Saw films (By the way, the four pair of included 3D glasses even advertise Saw VI coming in October...where are those sleeping bags and folding chairs? Better get in line early.), My Bloody Valentine 3D features a montage showing a series of images that tie the background of the story together, revealing how the plot secret came to be. Seeing as how it follows in the footsteps of plenty of other Horror films before it, it should come as no surprise that My Bloody Valentine 3D sets itself up for the potential sequel, too. Perhaps My Bloodier Valentine 3D, My Bloody Valentine 3D: 3D Harder, My Bloody Valentine 3D: Electric Boogaloo, or Life is Like a Bloody Box of Valentine's Chocolates 3D will show up in theaters next February 14th. One can only hope. Lionsgate's Blu-ray release of their latest slasher proves itself a worthy disc. The 3D transfer delivers as expected, the lossless soundtrack doesn't disappoint, and the included supplements suffice. In all seriousness, My Bloody Valentine 3D isn't a very good movie, but the 3D experience is fun and well worth checking out. Recommended.
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