Autumn Blood is slow-moving, a bit too slow actually, but the performance from hopefully star-in-the-making Sofia Lowe at least makes it tolerable and not a complete waste of time. The DVD distributed by Arc Entertainment offers up good looking and sounding video and audio transfers but there’s nary a feature in sight.
Autumn Blood
(2011)
REVIEW NAVIGATION
The Movie | Special Features | Video Quality | Audio Quality | Overall
Genre(s): Drama, Crime
Arc Entertainment | R – 100 min. – $20.99 | October 21, 2014
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MOVIE INFO: Directed by: Markus Blunder Writer(s): Markus Blunder (written by) Cast: Sofia Lowe, Gustaf Skarsgård, Peter Stormare DISC INFO: Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
PLOT SYNOPSIS
Two young orphans in the Tirolian Mountains come under siege by a vicious band of hunters. Frightened of being separated by child services following the death of their mother, a self-sufficient 16-year-old girl (SOFIA LOWE) and her 10-year-old brother (MAXIMILIAN HARNISCH) – who hasn’t spoken a word since seeing his father killed by the mayor (PETER STORMARE) – strive to live off the land in peace. Their innocence is shattered, however, when a group of hunters led by the mayor’s son brutalizes and rapes the free-spirited girl. Later, when a well-meaning social services worker arrives too late to protect the terrorized siblings, the girl and her brother prepare to take a stand against their ruthless attackers.
SPECIAL FEATURES – 0/5
This release comes with a semi-glossy slip cover and inside is a Vudu Digital Copy. Not 100% positive, but I think this is a Wal-Mart exclusive…
VIDEO – 3.75/5 | AUDIO – 4.0/5
The movie is presented with a 2.40 anamorphic widescreen aspect ratio and at least is beautifully shot by director of photographer Reed Morano (Frozen River).
The Dolby Digital 5.1 track is actually fairly strong especially since 99% of the film is dialogue-free thus hearing every bit of nature as well as gunfire, reverberating through each channel.
OVERALL – 2.5/5
Overall, Autumn Blood is slow-moving, a bit too slow actually, but the performance from hopefully star-in-the-making Sofia Lowe at least makes it tolerable and not a complete waste of time. The DVD distributed by Arc Entertainment offers up good looking and sounding video and audio transfers but there’s nary a feature in sight.
Published: 10/08/2014