BLU-RAY REVIEW: THE FALL GUY
07/22/2024



The Fall Guy Blu-ray Review




OVERVIEW: Bring home the film that is “100 percent joy from start to finish” (Fresh Fiction), THE FALL GUY, available to own with all-new bonus content on Digital tomorrow July 2, 2024 and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD July 23, 2024 from 87North and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Now featuring over an hour of never-before-seen bonus content including the filmmakers breaking down five different stunts from the film and a behind-the-scenes look at filming in Australia with the all-star cast and crew for an insider's look at turning the original TV series into a crowd-pleasing new movie, as well as a gag reel, alternate takes and much more. When you purchase, get both the theatrical version and the Extended Cut with 20 additional minutes containing more action, more laughs, more stunts, and more sexy bacon..


SYNOPSIS: He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?.

MOVIE REVIEW:

Jody Moreno: I'm the director. You're a stunt guy. We need to keep it super profesh.

Colt Seavers: Profesh is my middle name.

Jody Moreno: You said your middle name was Danger.

I’ve got to say that when I first heard about this movie my expectations were low. It seemed a bit contrived with a splash of cheesy. But then looking at the cast I figured that it can’t be all that bad. I was actually intrigued to see Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt work together. Well, was I wrong. Yes, Ryan and Emily were fantastic but every aspect of this film uplifted every other aspect of this film and this film has it all. Are you looking for action, check, looking for decent thrills, check, how about an endearing love story, check, looking for eye candy, in every possible way, check, you need to have some kind of a storyline, yeap sure, check, oh and laughs, very much check, an awesome cameo moment, you got it, and I think last but definitely and by far not least, stunts, check check check check check. This film is a great example of why I love to go to the movies. If the comedy in a film can make me cry from laughter, you win. If I catch myself smiling throughout a majority of the show, you win. If I fall in love with one of the characters, in this case Ms. Blunt, you win. Speaking of Emily, I want to mention that the way I feel about her character in this movie reminded me of how I felt about her in the movie The Adjustment Bureau. If you have seen that one, you might know what I mean. She is just so spunky, quick witted, and attractive that you got to love her. If you happen to love Ryan and his body . . . of work, well then this is a must watch for sure. Same goes for Aaron Taylor-Johnson who does a great job with his role. This movie was just so much fun.

In life, we are surrounded by countless unsung heroes. One such hero is the stuntman/stuntwoman. Potentially sacrificing life and limb for the sake of a movie is not for everyone, especially the faint of heart. An introduction to this film brought up the point that there is no stuntperson or stunt crew category for many major film awards like the Oscars for example. This is a crime. I understand there are many, many contributors to film making without which a film cannot be made, but this one is such an important piece that it should be close to the top. Another great aspect of this film is that we get a glimpse of all the goings on behind the camera when it comes to movie making, more specifically action movie making, and it is very cool. I mean this really is a movie about making a movie with a focus on stunts. Count me in. The cinematography is good cause it has to be in this genre. Even the music used in the film was slick. And the cameo, well, some of the younger crowd might not get it, but for the seasoned viewers, it was a real treat. The best treat of the film though is probably having David Leitch at the helm. A Director, Producer, and Stuntman himself, having directed such films as Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, and Bullet Train, who better for this movie. A stuntman might typically give a thumbs up after completing a stunt to show that he/she is okay. Well, forgive me for a moment of cheesiness, this movie is a big thumbs up for me.

 Review By  Cine Marcos

BLU-RAY: The film is presented in widescreen in a 2.39:1 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 Master Audio in English that provides a good complement to the picture. It also includes  English subtitles.

VIDEO:
Widescreen (2.39:1) 16x9

AUDIO:
English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)

Subtitles - English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.

EXTENDED CUT - An extended cut of the film with 20 minutes of additional footage featuring more action, more laughs and more stunts.

GAG REEL

ALTERNATE TAKES STUNTS ON STUNTS:

  • BREAKING DOWN THE ACTION - Five breathtaking breakdowns detail the meticulous designs, careful preparation, and astonishing execution that goes into pulling off the film's death-defying stunts.
  • CITY TRUCK JUMP / SIDEWINDER - Grip the wheel with stunt driver Logan Holladay, who provides a first-person view of an incredible stunt that launches a truck onto a crowded city street.
  • GARBAGE BIN - Speed across Sydney's Harbour Bridge while watching Ryan Gosling and the stunt performers surf on a skidding door, trade punches in a spinning bin, and wrestle with an attack dog.
  • BOAT CHASE - Blast back to the past with a classic boat jump stunt, no green screen required, complete with an awesome explosion that lights up the water around the iconic Sydney Opera House.
  • CAR JUMP - Prepare for possibly the film's most dangerous stunt: a bomb-blasting ride in a tricked-out vehicle that leads into a heart-stopping jump across an enormous expanse.
  • HIGH FALL - Troy Brown, the son of legendary stunt performer Bob Brown, follows in his father's footsteps with a high fall off a helicopter like only their family can deliver.

MAKING A META MASTERPIECE - THE FALL GUY's filmmaking team and all-star cast take you behind the scenes in Australia for an insider's look into the creativity and camaraderie that turns the original TV series into a thrilling new movie.

HOW TO BREAK A WORLD RECORD - Cheer along with the crew as driving double Logan Holladay and the stunt team craft a cannon roll crash that breaks a Guinness World Record.

NIGHTCLUB MAYHEM - Fight coordinator Sunny Sun and stunt double Justin Eaton venture behind the camera to choreograph a bottle-breaking battle between Colt Seavers and Doone’s goons.

THE ART OF DOUBLING - Meet stunt double Ben Jenkin, a man willing to be set on fire, hit by a car, and take risks with Ryan Gosling to collectively make a single character look cool.

MAKING METALSTORM - Cowboys collide with aliens in this look at the creation of METALSTORM, THE FALL GUY's film within the film.

FALLING FOR THE FALL GUY WITH BOB REESE - Professional parkour athlete and influencer Bob Reese recreates stunts from the movie, including a scissor-lift dive, Kong vault, and heart-stopping high fall.

FEATURE COMMENTARY with Director/Producer David Leitch and Producer Kelly McCormick [Available on both theatrical and extended cuts]!

 

 

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