Blu-ray Movie Reviews

When in Rome (Blu-ray) Your typical presentation of a romantic comedy. By David Vaughn Beth (Kristen Bell) takes a whirlwind trip to Italy for her sister's wedding and finds herself pursued by the most unlikely group of men who have fallen madly in love with her. When she returns the love with one of them she questions whether it's real or if he's under the same mystical spell that has infected the others.

Maybe I was in the right mood when I watched this but I found it to be very funny and entertaining. Bell is as cute as can be and her character is extremely likable. Granted,the story is way over-the-top, but that's OK since it doesn't take itself too seriously and the actor's seem to be having a lot of fun in their roles.

Video Highlights

• AVC/1080p encode on a BD-50 disc
• Bright color palette
• Print is spotless
• Not a very film-like presentation
• Green screen scenes are easy to spot

Audio Highlights

• DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack
• Front-loaded presentation
• Surround speakers relegated to minimal ambience
• Soundtrack features adequate dynamics

This certainly won't be the first disc you pull off the shelf to highlight your systems prowess, but it serves its purpose.

Bonus Materials

• Alternate Opening and Ending (HD)
• Crazy Casanovas: Mischief From the Set (HD)
• Extended Pain with The Suitors (HD)
• Kerplunk!: Bloopers from Rome (HD)
• Deleted Scenes (HD)
• Music Videos
• What's the Craziest Thing You've Done for Love? (HD)
• Trailers from other Disney films (HD)

I was ready to pan this film after the first 15 minutes, but the likable characters righted the ship and I could think of worse ways to spend 90 minutes. I was definitely in the mood for something a little quirky and this fit the bill. If you find yourself in a similar mood, be sure to give it a rental.

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Release Date: June 15, 2010
Studio: Disney

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