BLU-RAY
REVIEW: HALL PASS
6/13/11
OVERVIEW: From the directors of “There’s Something About Mary,” “Hall Pass” arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download on June 14th. Find out what happens when two men are granted one week of freedom to indulge in their wildest fantasies in this heartfelt and raucously funny film.
On June 14th, Hall Pass will be available for rent ON DEMAND through Digital Cable, Satellite TV, and select game consoles. It is also available to buy through DIGITAL DOWNLOAD from digital movie retailers and select game consoles.
SYNOPSIS: Best buddies Rick and Fred (Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis) have both been married for a long time. They love their wives, but, like some guys, just can't help checking out every other woman who crosses their paths.
Fed up with this habitual rubber-necking, their wives (Jenna Fischer and Christina Applegate) take a bold approach to revitalize their marriages by granting their husbands a “hall pass”: one week of freedom to do whatever they want, no questions asked. Seven days to see exactly what it is out there they think they’re missing... or stop looking once and for all.
At first, it sounds like a dream come true for Rick and Fred. But they quickly discover that their expectations of the single life—and themselves—are completely and hilariously out of sync with reality.
FILM REVIEW: Boy, the synopsis sums it all up pretty nicely. There is one strong fact that needs to be highlighted about this movie though and it is that the Farrelly Brothers are the Writers and Directors. Now we have a better perspective of this movie, right? Sure, you might watch it and think that they have done better work, and you are probably right, but they don’t disappoint with this one. The movie is funny and you will laugh out loud a few times. And what’s a Farrelly Brothers’ movie without some good shock humor in it? Believe me, there are some doozies in this one. The icing on the cake is the very interesting storyline; controversial some may say, but interesting. Heck I wanted to watch the movie just to see how it would all pan out. Could this be the next fad, the next catch phrase, the next craze among struggling married couples, or is it just simply a comedy? Believe it or not, even though this is through and through a comedy, it takes a subtle yet meaningful look at marriage and delivers a message. Not bad. This film accurately presents some typical average American households and how married couples can hit a rut. Either or both in the couple can suffer from what I like to call the grass is greener on the other side of the fence syndrome. But is it really, or are they just taking the other for granted? This movie explores all that in a funny and entertaining way. Not bad.
The cast assembled for this movie is pretty darn good, and they all meshed well, especially the top four stars, Owen, Jason,
Jenna, and Christina. They all equally stole the show. There were some special supporting performances too and the one that stands out the most for me is by Richard Jenkins. He plays
Coakley, a good buddy of the guys who is the no holds barred ladies man. Now Richard is the kind of actor that you’ve seen in a ton of movies playing a ton of different characters, but this one puts him in a whole new light. The hotness factor is well covered by Nicky Whelan and Alexandra
Daddario, not that Jenna and Christina don’t also contribute to that in their own right. Speaking of which, Alyssa Milano really “stands out” with her cameo. Larry Joe Campbell and Stephen Merchant also give some good comical contributions. The Farrelly Brothers do a good job of spreading the wealth within the film and bringing out the best of the cast no matter how big or small the role. They also do homage to Law and Order that everyone, including myself, got a real kick out of. Priscilla would have loved it. She is the biggest Law and Order fan I know. Oh yeah, if you decide to see it, be on the lookout for an Air Supply moment that might have you rolling on the floor.
Film
Review By Cine Marcos
cinemarcos@smartcine.com
BLU-RAY:
The film is
presented in 1080P widescreen in a 2.40:1 aspect ration
preserving its theatrical format. The picture is just
flawless.Not only the picture looks great in
this release, also the sound it is good, a 5.1 DTS-HD Master
Audio (48kHz/24bit) in English, Spanish and French that provides a
good complement to the picture. It also includes
English Spanish French
subtitles.
VIDEO:
2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen 1080P
AUDIO:
English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital,
French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
Subtitles -
English, French & Spanish English SDH, French & Spanish
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Extended cut of the film with footage not seen in theaters
Deleted Scene
Gag Reel
Deleted Scene
Standard Definition DVD of the feature film
Digital Copy of the feature film
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