DVD
REVIEW: FIREFLIES IN THE GARDEN
2/05/12
OVERVIEW:
An all-star cast headlines the powerful, character driven drama Fireflies in the Garden, debuting on DVD and Digital February 7th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Ryan Reynolds (Green Lantern, The Proposal), two-time Best Supporting Actor Oscar® nominee Willem Dafoe (Platoon, 1986; Shadow of the Vampire, 2000), two-time Best Actress Oscar® nominee Emily Watson (Breaking the Waves, 1996; Hilary and Jackie, 1998), Carrie Anne Moss (The Matrix trilogy), Hayden Panettiere (TV’s “Heroes”) and Academy Award® winner Julia Roberts (Best Actress, Erin Brockovich, 2000) star in the story of a seemingly perfect family and the conflicting, interpersonal relationships which bring their dysfunctional and destructive elements to the forefront. When a tragic accident leaves them without the one person they could count on to keep them together, they are forced onto a path in search of forgiveness and redemption. Bonus materials include the behind-the-scenes featurette “A Flash of Life: The Making of Fireflies in the Garden.”
SYNOPSIS:
To an outsider, the Taylors are the very picture of the successful American family: Charles (Willem Dafoe) is a tenured professor on track to become university president, son Michael (Ryan Reynolds) is a prolific and well-known romance novelist, daughter Ryne (Shannon Lucio) is poised to enter a prestigious law school, and on the day we are introduced to them, matriarch Lisa (Julia Roberts) will graduate from college-decades after leaving to raise her children. But when a serious accident interrupts the celebration, the far more nuanced reality of this Midwestern family's history and relationships come to light.
DVD: The film is
presented in 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 Dolby Digital
in English that provides a
good complement to the picture. It also includes
English subtitles.
VIDEO:
2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
AUDIO:
English 5.1
Dolby
Digital Surround
Subtitles - English Optional
SPECIAL FEATURES:
“A Flash of Life: The Making of Fireflies in the Garden” Featurette
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