The rating isn’t indicative of the movies but instead the discs are the same from previous releases and only DVD with films 2-4 did previously get Blu-rays. But on a budget, and if you don’t already own them, this is worth picking up.
The Trip
— Four Course Meal —
(2010-20)
Genre(s): Comedy, Drama
MPI Media Group | NR – 441 min. – $34.99 | December 1, 2020
Date Published: 12/11/2020 | Author: The Movieman
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THE MOVIES – 3½/5
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THE TRIP (2010) — When Steve Coogan is asked by The Observer to tour the country’s finest restaurants, he envisions it as the perfect getaway with his beautiful girlfriend. But, when she backs out on him, he has no one to accompany him but his best friend and source of eternal aggravation, Rob Brydon. As the brilliant comic duo, freestyling with flair, drive each other mad with constant competition and showdowns of competing impressions of famous celebrities, the ultimate odd couple realize in the end a rich amount about not only good food, but the nature of fame, relationships and their own lives. THE TRIP TO ITALY (2014) — In this witty and incisive follow-up, director Michael Winterbottom reunites Coogan and Brydon for a new culinary road trip, retracing the steps of the Romantic poets’ grand tour of Italy and indulging in some sparkling banter and impersonation-offs. The two enjoy mouthwatering meals in gorgeous settings while riffing on subjects as varied as Batman’s vocal register, the artistic merits of “Jagged Little Pill,” and, of course, the virtue of sequels. THE TRIP TO SPAIN (2017) — Coogan and Brydon embark on another deliciously deadpan culinary road trip. This time around, the guys head to Spain to sample the best of the country’s gastronomic offerings in between rounds of their hilariously off-the-cuff banter. Over plates of pintxos and paella, the pair exchange barbs and their patented celebrity impressions, as well as more serious reflections on what it means to settle into middle age. THE TRIP TO GREECE (2020) — When Odysseus left Troy it took him ten years to get back to his home in Ithaca. Steve and Rob have only six days on their own personal odyssey. On the way they argue about tragedy and comedy, astronomy and biology, myth, history, democracy and the meaning of life. Quick Hit Review: I’ve seen all four of The Trip movies and while they are a bit dry at times, I do consider them the film versions of comfort food. The back and forth between Coogan and Brydon is a lot of fun and even when thing slow down, still found myself engaged enough with the thin story. Only wish I could, at a reasonable price anyway, get a hold of the television series these films were cut down from as there’s probably hours of footage not in the films. |
SPECIAL FEATURES – 2/5 |
| The four-disc set comes housed in a clear DVD case, each film receiving its own disc. Features include a Making of, Behind-the-Scenes feature and a Trailer on the first film, some Deleted Scenes and Trailer on the second. The other two films had no features. |
VIDEO – 4/5, AUDIO – 3½/5
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| Although Italy, Spain and Greece got Blu-ray releases, they are DVD only here. Would’ve made more sense for the first film to get a Blu-ray release, at least as a selling point as it never got one upon its initial release. In any case, all four movies look good, with some minor artifacting yet the landscapes still look impressive even in standard definition.
Each movie comes with a standard Dolby Digital 5.1 track which is fine given the vast majority of these is strictly dialogue driven with perhaps a hint of depth for the music and score. |
OVERALL – 2½/5 |
| The rating isn’t indicative of the movies but instead the discs are the same from previous releases and only DVD with films 2-4 did previously get Blu-rays. But on a budget, and if you don’t already own them, this is worth picking up. |
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