6.8 | / 10 |
Users | 4.1 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.4 |
Kirk, an average Joe, can't believe his luck. Though he's stuck in a dead-end job as an airport security agent, against all odds Molly, a successful and outrageously gorgeous babe falls for him. Kirk is stunned and so are his friends, family and even his ex-girlfriend. Now he has to figure out how to make the relationship work, even though he's the first to admit, She's Out of My League.
Starring: Jay Baruchel, Alice Eve, T.J. Miller, Nate Torrence, Krysten RitterComedy | 100% |
Romance | 42% |
Teen | 34% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
Portuguese: Dolby Digital 5.1
English, English SDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 1.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
You're plenty good enough for me, you were just never good enough for you.
Such a tricky bunch, those screenwriters. "There has to be a way," they must have once thought,
"to get guys more involved, more attuned, and more willing to go see a Romantic Comedy." Then,
somewhere, a lightbulb lit up over someone's head. Literally. Because that's how those things
work, dontcha know. "Let's turn the tables on the genre, and instead of putting the emphasis on
the girl's point of view, let's switch it around and make the same sort of movies, only with the
guy's story playing front and center!" And voila. The male-centric Chick Flick was born. Of course,
they still needed to iron out the details. Would Brad Pitt star in all of these movies? Or would guys
rather see some average Joe -- hey, someone just like that dude back there in the next to last
row! -- up on the screen, someone that's not an international sex icon but rather someone a bit
more relatable, someone that the men in the audience could actually bond with and believe in,
leaving the theater thinking that they, too, just might someday find the girl of their dreams, even
if
they are too skinny, too fat, drive a dull car, work a routine job, still live with their parents, play too
many video games, read too many reviews at Blu-ray.com, or wear the same underwear for
several days straight (hey, how dirty can they get during a nine-hour Call of Duty gaming
session or while watching a "Star Trek: The Next Generation" marathon on TV?). Lo and
behold, a formula was born: average guy gets hot girl with a little help from his friends and a
sprinkling of Hollywood magic, and surprise, the genre works. She's Out of My League is
the latest movie about a nobody that has a chance with the hottest girl in town, and while there
are no surprises here (are there ever in a movie like this?), the movie's a fun little diversion that's
well-made, has characters worth cheering for, and is quite a bit of fun to watch.
What's for dessert?
Paramount brings She's Out of My League to Blu-ray with a good 1080p, 2.35:1-framed transfer. Typical of modern Comedies, the image sports a warm appearance that gives flesh tones a slightly orange tint. Nevertheless, the film's palette is pleasing to the eye, and brighter shades such as green grasses or the blue water in a backyard swimming pool are noticeably handsome. The transfer also reveals good detailing throughout the movie, whether more obvious elements such as seams in jackets and the texture of cloth furniture, or in more intricate background visuals, such as the roughness of the pavement outside the airport or small scuffs seen on a wall during a basement hockey game. Still, some surfaces, particularly faces, can look fairly flat. The image rarely goes soft, for the most part remaining delightfully sharp and sporting a good sense of depth in many scenes. Blacks are borderline excellent; darker scenes aren't quite as revealing as they might otherwise be, but there are never instances of blacks appearing too bright or otherwise unnatural. This is another in a growing list of attractive new releases from Paramount; it doesn't rival the format's best, but it's a stable, good-looking transfer that does the material proud.
She's Out of My League arrives on Blu-ray with a good all-around DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless soundtrack. Obviously, this isn't a powerhouse Action film, but the track handles every element with ease, whether the uptempo music heard throughout or several more potent effects that find their way into the track. The film opens with a rich and full musical presentation that boasts a good surround support structure. Deep bass is evident during a party scene in chapter four, and the rumbling of a jet engine flying overhead and a hit along the boards at a Penguins hockey game both rattle the soundstage, delivering convincing sonic elements into an otherwise talk- and music-heavy film. Background ambience rarely disappoints; chatter and intercom announcements heard in the airport scenes, for instance, are nicely reflective of a real-life environment. Imaging is solid, too, with a backyard pool scene delivering the sound of gently rolling water spreading out all across the front half of the listening area for a nicely convincing moment. Rounded out by trouble-free dialogue reproduction, She's Out of My League scores highly with a quality Blu-ray soundtrack.
She's Out of My League debuts on Blu-ray with a short but fan-friendly collection of special features. First up is an audio commentary track with Director Jim Field Smith. This is a fairly cut-and-dry commentary, one that's informative but not a must-listen. The director covers most of the bases, speaking on the performances of the cast, the process of shooting in several different locales including a real security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport, the intricacies of the story, the complexities of several scenes, and plenty more. It's a good track for the style of movie, and Smith carries it well. Devon's Dating Show! (1080p, 7:28) features film characters Devon and Dylan discussing the intricacies of dating. Also included is a blooper reel (1080p, 6:20) and collection of four deleted scenes and one extended ending, all with optional director commentary (1080p, 3:33).
She's Out of My League shows viewers the other side of the Romantic Comedy ledger, focusing on the guys rather than the girls, and the result is a movie that both sexes should enjoy. It's high energy, well-paced, reservedly yet smartly directed, and most importantly, it's built around characters that are likable, making it easy to root for the relationship to work. Funny, well-acted, relatable, and downright fun to watch, She's Out of My League is a keeper. Paramount's Blu-ray release of She's Out of My League might not be a perfect 10, but it's an easy six or seven. Featuring a strong 1080p transfer, a good lossless soundtrack, and an average collection of extras, genre fans or men looking for a good date movie that they won't despite would be smart to check this one out. Recommended.
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