{"id":2272,"date":"2011-05-26T08:12:31","date_gmt":"2011-05-26T15:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/?p=2272"},"modified":"2011-05-26T08:13:06","modified_gmt":"2011-05-26T15:13:06","slug":"review-echobridgecatalogue2011-bd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/2011\/05\/review-echobridgecatalogue2011-bd\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviews: Echo Bridge Catalogue Blu-rays"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Check out our reviews of the May 2011 Echo Bridge Home Entertainment Blu-ray catalouge titles. Movies include: The Crow: City of Angels<\/em>, Equilibrium<\/em> starring Christian Bale and Emily Watson; Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers<\/em>; Hellraiser: Bloodline<\/em>; Texas Rangers<\/em> with James Van Der Beek, Dylan McDermott and Ashton Kutcher; Duplex\/My Boss’s Daughter<\/em> Double Feature with Ben Stiller, Drew Barrymore, Kutcher and Tara Reid and The Yards\/The Lookout<\/em> Double Feature starring Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Jeff Daniels.<\/p>\n

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Here are the reviews for each of the 7 titles (9 movies total). Here is the breakdown by page:<\/p>\n

Page 1: The Crow: City of Angels
<\/em>Page 2: Equilibrium
<\/em>Page 3: Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
<\/em>Page 4: Hellraiser: Bloodline<\/em>
<\/span>Page 5: Texas Rangers
<\/em>Page 6: Duplex\/My Boss’s Daughter
<\/em>Page 7: The Yards\/The Lookout
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The Crow: City of Angels (1996)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Genre(s): <\/strong>Fantasy, Crime
Echo Bridge | R \u2013 86 min. \u2013 $19.99 | May 10, 2011<\/p>\n

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MOVIE INFO:<\/span>
Directed by: <\/strong>Tim Pope
Writer(s): <\/strong>James O\u2019Barr (comic book); David S. Goyer (written by)
Cast: <\/strong>Vincent Perez, Mia Kirshner, Richard Brooks, Iggy Pop<\/p>\n

Theatrical Release Date: <\/strong>August 30, 1996<\/p>\n

DISC INFO:<\/span>
Features: <\/strong>None
Number of Discs: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

Audio: <\/strong>English (DTS-HD MA 2.0)
Video: <\/strong>1080p\/Widescreen
Subtitles: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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SYNOPSIS<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

After a brutal attack by an evil drug cartel, the murder victim (VINCENT PEREZ) is brought back to life by a mysterious crow. With the help of a beautiful woman named Sarah (MIA KIRSHNER), he exacts revenge on his killers one by one…only to realize his enemy, the lethal Judah (RICHARD BROOKS), has discovered the one weakness that can destroy him forever.<\/p>\n

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SPECIAL FEATURES \u2013 0\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unless you count \u201cSmart Menu Technology\u201d as a feature, then this disc has nothing; so none of the features (cast\/crew commentary, featurettes, stills gallery) from the Collector\u2019s Edition was ported over.<\/p>\n

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VIDEO \u2013 3.25\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>The Crow: City of Angels<\/em><\/strong> is presented in its original 1.85 aspect ratio (back cover says 1.78) and in 1080p high definition. It\u2019s not the best looking video transfer but given this is a budget title and probably little work was put into the transfer, it\u2019s not too bad but there are dust and scratches present throughout.<\/p>\n

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AUDIO \u2013 2.25\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio track isn\u2019t great with all of the audio coming from the center channel so obviously everything sounds muffled including the effects. It probably doesn\u2019t help that this wasn\u2019t a highly budgeted film.<\/p>\n

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OVERALL \u2013 2.25\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Overall, The Crow: City of Angels<\/em><\/strong> is a bad sequel but one notorious for following up to an original whose star had fallen. It\u2019s a cheap film with, at best, average visual effects (for its time) and a bad story and even perhaps worse acting. The Blu-ray offers no features despite its DVD counterpart having a few things while the video transfer is acceptable and the audio is much to be desired.<\/p>\n

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Equilibrium (2002)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Genre(s): <\/strong>Science Fiction, Drama
Echo Bridge | R \u2013 107 min. \u2013 $19.99 | May 10, 2011<\/p>\n

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MOVIE INFO:<\/span>
Directed by: <\/strong>Kurt Wimmer
Writer(s): <\/strong>Kurt Wimmer (written by)
Cast: <\/strong>Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs, Angus MacFadyen, Sean Bean<\/p>\n

Theatrical Release Date: <\/strong>December 6, 2002<\/p>\n

DISC INFO:<\/span>
Features: <\/strong>Featurette
Number of Discs: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

Audio: <\/strong>English (DTS-HD 2.0)
Video: <\/strong>1080p\/Widescreen 1.78
Subtitles: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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SYNOPSIS<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

In an attempt to end wars and maintain peace, mankind has outlawed the things that trigger emotion\u2013literature, music and art. To uphold the law, a special breed of police is assigned to eliminate all transgressors. But when the top enforcer (CHRISTIAN BALE) misses a dose of an emotional-blocking drug, he begins to realize that things are not as they seem.<\/p>\n

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SPECIAL FEATURES \u2013 0.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although the DVD version has two commentary tracks, for whatever reason we only get Finding Equilibrium (4:26; SD)<\/span><\/strong> featurette.<\/p>\n

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VIDEO \u2013 3\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Equilibrium<\/em><\/strong> is presented in 1080p high definition and looks surprisingly good on Blu-ray. Although this is a darker film, colors are still well balanced while the black levels are nice without being overly crushed. Now, the reason for only a 3.5\/5 rating is because this was originally released with a 2.35 aspect ratio and Echo Bridge has instead opened up the matting for a 1.78 AR. That\u2019s a big difference in picture and even though you\u2019re not losing anything, you are gaining elements that the director did not intend.
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AUDIO \u2013 2\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio is alright and maybe acceptable but it\u2019s also very flat from beginning to end which is a shame since there are plenty of action scenes that would\u2019ve sounded great with a proper 5.1 channel transfer. Instead most of the audio comes through the center channel.<\/p>\n

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OVERALL \u2013 1.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Overall, Equilibrium<\/em><\/strong> is a great film that deserved a better released on Blu-ray so I wish Miramax handled this release instead of passing it on to Echo Bridge. The video is OK despite an improper aspect ratio but the audio is much to be desired as are the features.<\/p>\n

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Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Genre(s): <\/strong>Horror
Echo Bride | R \u2013 88 min. \u2013 $19.99 | May 10, 2011<\/p>\n

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MOVIE INFO:<\/span>
Directed by: <\/strong>Joe Chappelle
Writer(s): <\/strong>Daniel Farrands (written by)
Cast: <\/strong>Donald Pleasence, Paul Rudd, Marianne Hagan<\/p>\n

Theatrical Release Date: <\/strong>September 29, 1995<\/p>\n

DISC INFO:<\/span>
Features: <\/strong>None
Number of Discs: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

Audio: <\/strong>English (DTS-HD MA 2.0)
Video: <\/strong>1080i\/Widescreen 1.78
Subtitles: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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SYNOPSIS<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

In a single horrifying night, Michael Myers’ masked reign of terror changed Halloween forever. Now, six years after he was presumed dead in a fire, Myers has returned to kill again\u2014and this time there’s no escape. As the homicidal fury builds to a spine-tingling climax, the long-hidden secrets of the screen’s most maniacal murderer are revealed… with shocking results.<\/p>\n

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SPECIAL FEATURES \u2013 0\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once again, there\u2019s nothing at all on the disc. To be fair, from what I could tell the DVD releases did not have anything either…<\/p>\n

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VIDEO \u2013 3.25\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers<\/em><\/strong> is fairly soft lacking a certain amount of detail I expect from a Blu-ray release, even one that\u2019s 26 years old. That being said, it\u2019s not a bad transfer just unremarkable. Colors though do look well balanced without going to the extremes. I did notice some dust and scratch marks here and there but it\u2019s not overly abundant.
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AUDIO \u2013 3.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track isn\u2019t bad but because it\u2019s relegated to two channels, various audio elements do top out a few times. Dialogue though is very crisp and clear while everything else gets modest treatment elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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OVERALL \u2013 2\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers<\/em><\/strong> is just another pointless\/useless horror sequel made to grab as much money from the diehard fans while coming up with a nonsensical story that would only be rectified with Halloween H20<\/em> but then further dismantled in Halloween Resurrection<\/em>. The Blu-ray itself is just OK with moderate video and audio transfers but once again, it has no features.<\/p>\n

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Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Genre(s): <\/strong>Horror
Echo Bridge | R \u2013 85 min. \u2013 $19.99 | May 10, 2011<\/p>\n

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MOVIE INFO:<\/span>
Directed by: <\/strong>Kevin Yagher, Joe Chappelle (uncredited)
Writer(s): <\/strong>Peter Atkins (written by)
Cast: <\/strong>Bruce Ramsay, Valentina Vargas, Doug Bradley<\/p>\n

Theatrical Release Date: <\/strong>March 8, 1996<\/p>\n

DISC INFO:<\/span>
Features: <\/strong>None
Number of Discs: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

Audio: <\/strong>English (DTS-HD MA 2.0)
Video: <\/strong>1080p\/Widescreen 1.85
Subtitles: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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SYNOPSIS<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The fourth terrifying chapter of the wildly popular Hellraiser<\/em> series chronicles the struggle of one family who unknowingly created the puzzle box that opened the doors of hell\u2014setting the diabolical Pinhead free to spread evil on Earth. Now, the family must fight to slam those doors shut again…but not before Pinhead wages one of his fiercest and most frightening battles ever.<\/p>\n

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SPECIAL FEATURES \u2013 0\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yep, nothing at all.<\/p>\n

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VIDEO \u2013 3.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Hellraiser: Bloodline<\/em><\/strong> is presented with a 1.78 aspect ratio and in 1080p high-definition. Like the others, it\u2019s not a bad transfer but given most of it takes place in the dark, you do notice some pixilation at times. Color wise, as I said, it\u2019s a lot of dark colors so nothing on this will really pop out, except a terrible movie.
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AUDIO \u2013 3.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The DTS-HD MA 2.0 track has some force behind it but it\u2019s held back with only 2 channels. However, I think that\u2019s how it was mastered for home video so short of a complete overhaul, this is probably the best audio you will get from a movie like this.<\/p>\n

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OVERALL \u2013 2\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/em><\/strong>The fourth in the series, Hellraiser: Bloodline<\/em><\/strong> isn\u2019t very good thanks in part to studio meddling which resulted in a director disowning the project and poor box office results and the last of the franchise that would be released in theaters. The Blu-ray itself is alright and I guess if you like the series then perhaps it\u2019s worth spending the few bucks to pick it up, otherwise you can skip this release.<\/p>\n

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Texas Rangers (2001)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Genre(s): <\/strong>Western, Drama, Adventure
Echo Bridge | PG13 \u2013 90 min. \u2013 $19.99 | May 10, 2011<\/p>\n

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MOVIE INFO:<\/span>
Directed by: <\/strong>Steve Miner
Writer(s): <\/strong>Scott Busby & Martin Copeland (written by)
Cast: <\/strong>James Van Der Beek, Dylan McDermott, Usher Raymond, Ashton Kutcher, Robert Patrick, Rachel Leigh Cook, Tom Skerrit, Alfred Molina<\/p>\n

Theatrical Release Date: <\/strong>November 30, 2001<\/p>\n

DISC INFO:<\/span>
Features: <\/strong>None
Number of Discs: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

Audio: <\/strong>English (DTS-HD MA 2.0)
Video: <\/strong>1080p\/Widescreen 2.35
Subtitles: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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SYNOPSIS<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

After the Civil War, Texas is at the mercy of murderous bandits. From the chaos emerges a group of young cowboys summoned to reform the Texas Rangers and restore order. Under the fearless leadership of Leander McNelly (DYLAN MCDEMOTT), the new Rangers find themselves severely outgunned and outmanned… but unmatched in courage and determination.<\/p>\n

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SPECIAL FEATURES \u2013 0\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nope, not a single feature on the disc even though the DVD version had a featurette, storyboard sequences, theatrical trailer and a stills gallery.<\/p>\n

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VIDEO \u2013 3.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Although some of the other Echo Bridge releases got the open matted treatment, for whatever reason this one did not. Texas Rangers<\/em><\/strong> is presented in 1080p high-definition and in its original 2.35 aspect ratio.
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AUDIO \u2013 3.75\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio track is surprisingly robust especially compared with the other Echo Bridge budget releases. This one has a bit more depth with some of the audio effects coming from the front channels and dialogue and other elements from the center channel.<\/p>\n

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OVERALL \u2013 2\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/em><\/strong>Overall, Texas Rangers<\/em><\/strong> might be historically inaccurate (ok, it is) but the Blu-ray release is has a good video and a solid audio transfers but fails in the features department as it doesn\u2019t port over anything from the DVD release.<\/p>\n

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Duplex (2001) \/ My Boss’s Daughter (2003)
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Genre(s): <\/strong>Comedy
Echo Bridge | PG13 \u2013 90 min.\/90 min. \u2013 $19.99 | May 10, 2011<\/p>\n

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MOVIE INFO:<\/span>
Directed by: <\/strong>Duplex<\/em> \u2013 Danny DeVito; My Boss\u2019s Daughter<\/em> \u2013 David Zucker
Writer(s): <\/strong>Duplex<\/em> \u2013 Larry Doyle (written by); My Boss\u2019s Daughter<\/em> \u2013 David Dorfman (written by)
Cast: <\/strong>Duplex<\/em> \u2013 Ben Stiller, Drew Barrymore; My Boss\u2019s Daughter<\/em> \u2013 Ashton Kutcher, Tara Reid, Jeffrey Tambor, Terence Stamp<\/p>\n

Theatrical Release Dates: <\/strong>Duplex<\/em> \u2013 September 26, 2003; My Boss\u2019s Daughter<\/em> \u2013 August 22, 2003<\/p>\n

DISC INFO:<\/span>
Features: <\/strong>None
Number of Discs: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

Audio: <\/strong>English (DTS-HD MA 2.0)
Video: <\/strong>1080p\/Widescreen 1.78
Subtitles: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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SYNOPSIS<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

DUPLEX<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Young and vibrant New Yorkers Alex (Ben Stiller<\/strong>) and Nancy (Drew Barrymore<\/strong>) have just found the perfect place to settle down and share a bright future. But their new home comes with a permanent fixture they didn’t expect\u2014an obnoxious elderly tenant who won’t move out and refuses to die! Pushed to the edge of insanity as their dream home turns into a nightmare, it’s only a matter of time before Alex and Nancy begin to entertain some truly sinister solutions to the problem.<\/p>\n

MY BOSS\u2019S DAUGHTER<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

When ambitious junior executive Tom Stansfield (ASHTON KUTCHER) accepts an invitation to the stately home of his grouchy boss (TERRENCE STAMP), he thinks it’s for a big date with his boss’s sexy daughter (TARA REID). But Tom gets a big surprise when he’s expected to house-sit! While he’s left to hold down the fort, Tom’s out-of-control co-workers begin showing up ready to party.<\/p>\n

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SPECIAL FEATURES \u2013 0\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You really think there\u2019d be anything on this disc? Not only that, but we get the PG-13 theatrical cut of My Boss\u2019s Daughter<\/em> rather than the R-rated director\u2019s cut.<\/p>\n

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VIDEO \u2013 3.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Again, both Duplex<\/em><\/strong> and My Boss\u2019s Daughter<\/em><\/strong> look OK on Blu-ray. Both films are presented in 1080p HD with 1.78 aspect ratios (OAR for Duplex<\/em> and MBD <\/em>is 1.85). Like with the others, the picture isn\u2019t entirely sharp and has more of a dull look to it, but otherwise is probably a modest upgrade over their DVD counterparts; though modest gets downgraded to minor if you care about features.
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AUDIO \u2013 3\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Both films come with DTS-HD MA 2.0 tracks which are, to say the least, low key. Since both are comedies, I guess these are acceptable but they are flat with no distinction between dialogues or the zany music we love to hate.<\/p>\n

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OVERALL \u2013 2\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/em><\/strong>Overall, both of these comedies aren\u2019t very good \u2013 although I guess Duplex<\/em><\/strong> might the better of the two \u2013 but the Blu-ray itself doesn\u2019t fair a whole lot better. The video I\u2019d call acceptable while the audio has much to be desired.<\/p>\n

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The Yards (1999) \/ The Lookout (2007)
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Genre(s): <\/strong>Drama, Crime
Echo Bridge | R \u2013 114 min.\/99 min. \u2013 $19.99 | May 10, 2011<\/p>\n

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MOVIE INFO:<\/span>
Directed by: <\/strong>The <\/em>Yards \u2013 James Gray; The Lookout<\/em> \u2013 Scott Frank
Writer(s): <\/strong>The Yards<\/em> \u2013 James Gray & Matt Reeves (written by); The Lookout<\/em> \u2013 Scott Frank (written by)
Cast: <\/strong>The <\/em>Yards \u2013 Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan; The Lookout<\/em> \u2013 Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode, Isla Fisher<\/p>\n

Theatrical Release Dates: <\/strong>The Yards<\/em> \u2013 October 20, 2000; The Lookout<\/em> \u2013 March 30, 2007<\/p>\n

DISC INFO:<\/span>
Features: <\/strong>None
Number of Discs: <\/strong>1<\/p>\n

Audio: <\/strong>English (DTS-HD MA 2.0)
Video: <\/strong>1080p\/Widescreen 1.78
Subtitles: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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SYNOPSIS<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

THE YARDS<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Recently released from prison, Leo Handler (MARK WAHLBERG) just wants to get his life back on track. But when he takes a job with his powerful Uncle Frank (JAMES CAAN) and reconnects with his old friend Willie (JOAQUIN PHOENIX), Leo finds himself unwittingly drawn into a world of sabotage, high-stakes payoffs and even murder.<\/p>\n

THE LOOKOUT<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris “Slapshot” Pratt (JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT), whose once-bright future has been dimmed by a head injury, is a night janitor at a bank. Lonely and frustrated, Chris falls prey to a con man’s seductive promise of romance and a better life, and agrees to help rob the bank where he works.<\/p>\n

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SPECIAL FEATURES \u2013 0\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nope, nothing for either movie despite their DVD counterparts getting commentaries (The Yards<\/em> has one with the director and Steven Soderbergh) or featurettes.<\/p>\n

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VIDEO \u2013 3.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Both The Yards<\/em><\/strong> and The Lookout<\/em><\/strong> are presented with a 1.78 aspect ratio and in 1080p high definition on a single layered disc. The picture for both films isn\u2019t bad but like the others I\u2019ve reviewed here, it doesn\u2019t have the depth in comparison with other Blu-ray releases. That said, I didn\u2019t notice an abundance of scratch marks so it\u2019s at least a moderate upgrade.
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AUDIO \u2013 3\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The DTS-HD MA 2.0 tracks are both good enough but nothing compared to 5.1 channels, of course. The audio is centrally located and can top out at times. Dialogue levels do sound alright and for both they are mostly dialogue driven.<\/p>\n

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OVERALL \u2013 2\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/em><\/strong>Overall, both of these films are well done, especially The Lookout<\/em><\/strong>, but the lack of features when both of these had them on the DVD versions, so-so audio tracks and lackluster video transfers makes this a pick-up only if get this on the cheap.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Check out our reviews of the May 2011 Echo Bridge Home Entertainment Blu-ray catalouge titles. Movies include: The Crow: City of Angels, Equilibrium starring Christian Bale and Emily Watson; Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers; Hellraiser: Bloodline; Texas Rangers with James Van Der Beek, Dylan McDermott and Ashton Kutcher; Duplex\/My Boss’s Daughter Double Feature with … Continue reading “Reviews: Echo Bridge Catalogue Blu-rays”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[384,284,88,865,60,180,860,856,858,859,866,689,697,200,282,862,159,867,861,614,210,863,864,857],"class_list":["post-2272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blurayreviews","tag-alfred-molina","tag-ashton-kutcher","tag-ben-stiller","tag-charlize-theron","tag-christian-bale","tag-drew-barrymore","tag-dylan-mcdermott","tag-emily-watson","tag-halloween","tag-hellraiser","tag-james-caan","tag-james-remar","tag-jeff-daniels","tag-joaquin-phoenix","tag-joseph-gordon-levitt","tag-justin-theroux","tag-mark-wahlberg","tag-matthew-goode","tag-rachel-leigh-cook","tag-robert-patrick","tag-sean-bean","tag-tara-reid","tag-terence-stamp","tag-william-fichtner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2272"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2272\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2274,"href":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2272\/revisions\/2274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}