DVD Review - Boys Don't Cry

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Boys Don't Cry
20TH CENTURY FOX

DVD INFO:

Alpha Case
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)
Featurette
Director's Commentary
Theatrical Trailer
3 TV Spots

Movie
There's just not much going on in this film. Aside from the lead performances, it's just not interesting to watch white, trailer trash rednecks drinking beers all day. There are no surprises, and definitely not any joy to be found. This film drags you down in the mud with it and never lets go. One viewing is enough for this story. It's hard to enjoy alot of this movie when you hate almost every character in it.

Disc
This is a small step above Fox's usual offering. They have included the director's commentary. If you didn't like the film all that well, as I did, why listen to a commentary? Then there is the tacky, promotional 5-minute featurette and a few tv spots and the trailer. Pretty lame package. The video is great, however. It's an anamorphic transfer that is very clear and well detailed. The audio isn't quite as good, as I found myself turning up the volume just to hear any talking. In all, not a 100% lazy effort, but about a 95% one. This was Fox's big Oscar movie, it deserved better treatment.

Overall
I don't recommend the dvd. The film was okay, so you better rent first. Don't let those "over 80 top 10 lists" quotes fool you.

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