6.6 | / 10 |
Users | 4.5 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Against the backdrop of high school football and track, two brothers in a small Southern town face escalating problems with two different world views, straining - but ultimately strengthening - the bonds of brotherhood.
Starring: Mykelti Williamson, Frances Fisher, Kristoffer Polaha, Tanner Stine, Evan HoferDrama | 100% |
Sport | 37% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English SDH, French, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
Digital copy
DVD copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 1.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
There are several Biblical references to running a race as a metaphor for living a life where the end goal is spiritual fulfillment, not success in this world. Director Chris Dowling's (Where Hope Grows) Run the Race builds its narrative around that concept, blending both literal and metaphorical storylines into the tale of a young man growing into his faith through the prism of great, and regular, personal tragedy and setback. As his story progresses, he comes to learn that it is only through God that he can truly win his personal race against a life that has piled more than his share of burden, hardship, sadness, and regret on his back. This is a good, meaningful, and timely picture that explores the importance of a foundation of faith in a troubled world.
Seeking answers.
As is so often the case with today's smaller budget (and many big budget, of course) movies, Run the Race was shot digitally. Noise permeates much of the experience, particularly in darker scenes, of course, but evident in some brighter scenes as well. The image is in fairly good presentation condition overall, with quality, reliable detailing commonplace. Facial textures reveal impressive depth and clarity to hairs and pores. Clothes -- street clothes and football uniforms both -- reveal fine fabric definition with appropriately tangible and tactile definition. Environments are pleasantly crisp, from sterile hospital rooms to well-lived-in homes. Colors are pleasantly neutral. Contrast is true and the palette never pushes too hot or flat. A few fuzzy shots appear here and there but rarely detract from the experience. This is a quality 1080p presentation from Universal.
The included DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack is pleasantly proficient. Music finds quality width and a light and well balanced surround integration. It's given shape by a healthy and detailed low end compliment. Crowd cheers and din at football games and track meets enter the stage with fruitful immersion and quality depth and detail, pulling the listeners into the environments. Even light atmosphere in hospitals and homes enjoy fine-tuned detail and placement. A few hits on the field and a handful of other, more pronounced effects play with proper definition and depth. Dialogue is clear and well prioritized and presents from a natural front-center position.
Run the Race contains three featurettes. A DVD copy of the film and a Movies Anywhere digital copy code are included with purchase. This
release ships with a non-embossed slipcover.
At the end of Run the Race, a newly dedicated and spiritually focused Zach urges those to whom he is speaking to stop running from God and instead to turn around and embrace Him. Indeed, the movie's message says that, sometimes, people run away from what they need. They seek solace where it doesn't exist, reason where it cannot be found, purpose in the purposeless, freedom in a different kind of bondage. Through the film, Zach learns to both reconcile with his past, ease his soul and spirit, and embrace the future he is given, to make the most of his blessings and also to make the most of those challenges the world says cannot be used for good. Universal's Blu-ray delivers quality video and audio presentations. A few brief extras are included. Highly recommended.
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