Blu-ray Movie Reviews

Escaping the monotony of a loveless marriage, Raymond Yale (David Roberts) becomes entangled in an affair with Carla (Claire van der Bloom). His moral limits are tested when she presents him with the proceeds of her husband's latest crime and the two hatch a plan to start a new life. What could go wrong?

The first act sets the story on the right path but Raymond's actions become more absurd and unbelievable as the film progresses. Furthermore, what does Carla see in the middle-aged man in the first place? Granted, her boyfriend is no looker but a girl with her assets could land a respectable guy closer to her own age.

Video Highlights

• AVC/1080p encode on a BD-50 disc
• Veil of film grain
• Inconsistent detail
• Adequate depth
• Solid black levels

Audio Highlights

• DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack
• Accents are a little heavy and difficult to understand
• Decent ambience, especially in the rainstorms
• Realistic sound design utilizing pans across the front soundstage

Sony delivers another strong audio and video presentation with impeccable detail and an engaging surround presence.

Bonus Materials

• Music video: "Sand" by Jessica Chapnik
• Deleted scenes
• Featurettes: "Inside The Square"
• Featurette: "Pre-Visualization"
• Visual Effects Scene Deconstructions
• Short Film: Spider

The film starts on a strong foundation but loses its way during the second act. The Blu-ray presentation is more than adequate and all things considered, it's certainly worth a rental for a change of pace.

Release Date: August 24, 2010
Studio: Sony

Movie: 6/10
Picture: 8/10
Sound: 8/10

Review System

Source
Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player

Display
JVC DLA-RS1 projector
Stewart FireHawk screen (76.5" wide, 16:9)

Electronics
Onkyo Pro PR-SC885 pre/pro
Anthem PVA-7 power amplifier
Panamax M5400PM power conditioner

Speakers
M&K S-150s (L, C, R)
M&K SS-150s (LS, RS, SBL, SBR)
SVS PC-Ultra subwoofer

Cables
Monoprice HDMI cables (source to pre/pro)
Best Deal analog-audio cables
PureLink HDC Fiber Optic HDMI Cable System (15 meters) from pre/pro to projector

Acoustical treatments from GIK Acoustics