6.1 | / 10 |
Users | 4.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.8 |
Weapons enthusiast and expert subterranean creature hunter Burt Gummer returns with a new right hand man, tech-savvy Travis. The pair are joined by an international cast of characters that mount a battle against the deadly creatures that turns out to be far more than they bargained for.
Starring: Michael Gross, Jamie Kennedy, Pearl Thusi, Rea Rangaka, Brandon AuretHorror | 100% |
Sci-Fi | 36% |
Comedy | 5% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish: DTS 5.1
French: DTS 5.1
German: DTS 5.1
Italian: DTS 5.1
English SDH, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, Cantonese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hindi, Icelandic, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Swedish
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
UV digital copy
DVD copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 2.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
The Tremors franchise has evolved from the story of subterranean dwelling oversized worm-like creatures called "Graboids" into the Burt Gummer show. A secondary character in the first film and known for his absolute love for firearms and on-screen marriage to Reba McEntire, Burt has been the one series mainstay for the duration. Even as the Graboids evolve and terrorize people through all their varied stages of life, good old Burt -- always packing cutting edge heat and often seen wearing his trusty Atlanta Hawks baseball style cap -- has stayed around to mow 'em down as quickly as the Graboids, and all varieties thereof, rise up out of the ground or, lately, swoop down from the sky or blast fire from their rear ends. Yeah, it's become one of those franchises, but it's still all in good fun and, with Michael Gross firmly entrenched as the franchise's face, in good on-screen hands. Gross, and his one-man army Burt Gummer, returns for Tremors 5: Bloodlines, the latest direct-to-video film in the franchise and one of the better entires of the bunch. It obviously can't touch the original camp classic, and the movie doesn't really break any new ground, but for a franchise that's starting to feel stretched out, the results easily fall on the plus side of the ledger.
The star of the show.
Tremors 5: Bloodlines features a crisp, highly detailed 1080p transfer. The digital video source never appears overly glossy or flat, instead delivering a well defined image that doesn't pass for film but shows off details and colors with the same depth and intimacy. Faces are complex, effortlessly revealing every line, pore, and bead of sweat. Terrain is rough and naturally textured, enjoying pinpoint definition even some distance from the camera. Colors are healthy and bold, with blood and slimy orange Graboid gore nicely contrasting against the largely earthy terrain behind. Black levels are suitably deep and flesh tones are of no concern. Minor noise creeps in at times but banding, aliasing, macroblocking and other difficulties are nowhere to be found. This is an impressive, top-end transfer from Universal.
Tremors 5: Bloodlines emerges on Blu-ray with just the sort of soundtrack that would grab the attention of the series' subterranean baddies. It's aggressive, energetic, and nonstop. Music is well spaced and nicely detailed throughout the range, yielding both fair surround support and a positive low end. Action scenes are appropriately chaotic but, at the same time, precisely defined. Every crash, bang, bit of flying debris, gunshot, and other aggressive action elements come together for numerous examples of harmonious disorder that yank the listener into the madness and build an entertainingly effective violent landscape. Likewise, the track features big swooping creature movement and piercing human screams that add to the sonic insanity. Minor support details -- external ambience, gently falling pebbles and dirt -- help to more gently draw the listener into the film's environments. General dialogue is clearly articulated and consistently prioritized with firm center placement.
Tremors 5: Bloodlines features several extras in a fairly frustrating package. Navigate to the asterisks (*) symbol to access the supplements.
Why the studio thought symbology rather than text for the main menu screen was in any way a good idea is a total mystery. Keep it simple, people,
and use words, not pictures. Frustrating and/or confusing viewers right out of the gate is never a good idea. The package also contains a DVD copy of
the film as well as a voucher for a UV/iTunes digital copy.
Tremors 5: Bloodlines falls in the middle of the pack. It's the best in the series since the second and arguably a bit better in terms of production values but a little less in terms of story. It's the fifth film, and it's a solid experience for a franchise that probably should have stopped at one or two, particularly if Michael Gross hadn't remained onboard. Gross makes the series and has become the face of the franchise, supplanting even the classic underground Graboids that started it all. And that's a good thing, because Gross keeps the character feeling fresh and funny in every scene. Fans should enjoys this one well enough and probably more than the last couple of entries. Universal's Blu-ray delivers excellent video and audio. Supplements don't excite but they're worth a look. Recommended, and a must-own for serious Tremors fans, even those who may have given up after the third or fourth films.
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