The Transporter Refueled Blu-ray Review

**SYNOPSIS**


Frank Martin (Ed Skrein) is the best driver money can buy, willing to deliver anything for a price. But when his father (Ray Stevenson) is kidnapped by a gorgeous gang of thieves, Frank must shift his skills into overdrive to rescue him. Loaded with nonstop action and excitement, THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED is a turbo-charged thrill ride full of hairpin twists and dangerous curves!





**VIDEO QUALITY**


The Transporter Refueled arrives on Blu-ray with a 1080p transfer in the aspect ratio of 2.40:1 - The movie was shot digitally and it offers a crisp presentation overall. The color palette has a stylized look that tends to lean toward gold or blues hues that look good but there is not much more when it comes to having rich and varied colors. Fine details in stubble and clothing textures, stitching are sharp. Black levels were solid but there are a few instances where the choice to go digital doesn't help in some darker areas where they look a little closer to gray. 8/10


**AUDIO QUALITY**


Audio is provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. - Dialogue is prioritized to the center channel and was presented crisp and clear. Surround activity is where this track shines as the surround channels seem to be constantly engaged and effects exhibit startling depth and clarity. The LFE performance is key to an action film and this movie has deep, powerful bass that suitably will rattle your walls. 9/10


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Frank Martin: The Reluctant Hero (HD, 09:18) - Cast and crew interviews are mixed with clips from the film.

* The Coeur Brise: Les Femmes of Refueled (HD, 05:32) - A look at the women and their characters in the film.

* Rocketing from 0-60 (HD, 05:40) - A quick look at the stunt work done fro the action sequences in the film.

* Theatrical Trailer (HD, 02:29)

Our Brand Is Crisis Blu-ray February 2nd

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially announced they will be releasing Our Brand Is Crisis to Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on February 2, 2016. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. Below are the official details:





Sometimes winning means changing the rules when “Our Brand is Crisis” arrives onto Blu-ray and Digital HD. Academy Award® winners Sandra Bullock (“The Blind Side”) and Billy Bob Thornton (“Sling Blade”) star in “Our Brand is Crisis,” from director David Gordon Green (“Pineapple Express,” “George Washington”) and producers Grant Heslov and George Clooney, the Oscar®-winning producers of “Argo.”

The drama also stars Anthony Mackie (“Captain America: The Winter Soldier”), Joaquim de Almeida (“Fast Five”), Ann Dowd (“Side Effects,” HBO’s “The Leftovers”), Scoot McNairy (“Gone Girl,” “Argo”), Zoe Kazan (“Ruby Sparks”) and Reynaldo Pacheco (“Beginners”).

Green directs “Our Brand is Crisis” from a screenplay by Oscar nominee Peter Straughan (“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”), suggested by the documentary by Rachel Boynton, which outlined the American political campaign marketing tactics employed in the real-life 2002 Bolivian presidential election. Sandra Bullock, Stuart Besser and Participant Media’s Jeff Skoll and Jonathan King serve as executive producers.

Own Our Brand Is Crisis on Blu-ray or DVD on February 2.


**SYNOPSIS**


A Bolivian presidential candidate failing badly in the polls enlists the firepower of an elite American management team, led by the deeply damaged but still brilliant strategist “Calamity” Jane Bodine (Bullock). In self-imposed retirement following a scandal that earned her nickname and rocked her to her core, Jane is coaxed back into the game for the chance to beat her professional nemesis, the loathsome Pat Candy (Thornton), now coaching the opposition. But as Candy zeroes in on every vulnerability – both on and off the campaign trail – Jane is plunged into a personal crisis as intense as the one her team exploits nationally to boost their numbers. Dramatic, rapid-fire and laced with satire, “Our Brand is Crisis” reveals the cynical machinations and private battles of world-class political consultants for whom nothing is sacred and winning is all that matters.


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Sandra Bullock: A Role Like No Other

Fargo Season 2 Blu-ray February 23rd

20th Century Fox and MGM Home Entertainment has officially announced they will release the acclaimed FX show Fargo Season 2 to Blu-ray and DVD on February 23, 2016. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio. Audio will be provided by a DTS-HD Master 5.1 track. Below are the official details:





***SYNOPSIS***


The all new “true crime” case in Fargo’s latest chapter takes you back to 1979 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Luverne, Minnesota. “Lou Solverson” (Patrick Wilson), a young State Police Officer recently back from Vietnam, investigates a case involving a local crime gang, a major mob syndicate and a small town beautician “Peggy Blumquist” (Kirsten Dunst) along with her husband “Ed” (Jesse Plemons), the local butcher’s assistant. Helping Lou piece things together is his father-in-law, “Sheriff Hank Larsson” (Ted Danson). The investigation will lead them to a colorful cast of characters that includes “Karl Weathers” (Nick Offerman), the town lawyer of Luverne, Minnesota. A Korean War vet, Karl is a flowery drunk blessed with the gift of gab and the eloquence of a true con artist. Three-time Emmy® winner Brad Garrett plays “Joe Bulo,” the front man for the northern expansion of a Kansas City crime syndicate. The new face of corporate crime, Joe’s bringing a Walmart mentality to small town America. His number two is “Mike Milligan” (Bokeem Woodbine). Part enforcer, part detective, Mike is always smiling – but the joke is usually on you. Bulo and his crew have their sights set on the Gerhardt crime family in Fargo, currently led by matriarch “Floyd Gerhardt” (Jean Smart). With her husband at death’s door, Floyd takes over the family business, frustrating her eldest son, “Dodd Gerhardt” (Jeffrey Donovan). An impatient hothead with a cruel streak to match his ambitions, Dodd can’t wait for both his parents to die so he can take over and expand their business from kingdom to empire. “Bear Gerhardt” (Angus Sampson) is the middle son, an intimidatingly large man who, although inarticulate, is the most decent of his clan. “Rye Gerhardt” (Kieran Culkin), the youngest of the Gerhardt clan, views himself as a big shot, but in reality he’s just a small dog with a loud bark.

Emmy Award winning Executive Producers Noah Hawley (showrunner/writer), Joel & Ethan Coen, Warren Littlefield and John Cameron all return for the second installment.


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Lou on Lou: A Conversation with Patrick Wilson, Keith Carradine and Noah Hawley
* Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls
* The Films of Ronald Reagan: Extended Fargo cut
* The True History of Crime in the Midwest
* Skip Sprang TV Commercial

Shameless: The Complete Fifth Season Blu-ray Review

**SYNOPSIS**


In season five of Shameless, the Gallaghers are feeling the heat! In the swelter of another Chicago summer, Fiona (Rossum) juggles a crush on her new boss (Dermot Mulroney) with a new husband (Steve Kazee) and the return of her old boyfriend (Justin Chatwin)! Frank (Macy) balances his brand new liver against that old healthy appetite for liquor, drugs and trouble. Lip (Jeremy Allen White) heads home from college and struggles to hang with his old South Side friends. Debbie (Emma Kenney) has her first real boyfriend, Ian’s (Cameron Monaghan) dealing with real health issues, and Carl’s (Ethan Cutkosky) just dealing. Personal and urban renewal runs rampant as organic coffee shops and yoga studios invade the hood, and the Gallaghers stumble toward finding out who they really are and who to truly love. Don’t miss another moment with the lovable, irreverent Gallagher gang. A stellar cast shines in all 12 seriously hilarious and heartbreaking season five episodes.


Episodes

1. Milk of the Gods
2. I’m the Liver
3. The Two Lisas
4. A Night to Remem-Wait, What?
5. Rite of Passage
6. Crazy Love
7. Tell Me You Fucking Need Me
8. Uncle Carl
9. Carl’s First Sentencing
10. South Side Rules
11. Drugs Actually
12. Love Songs (in the Key of Gallagher)





**VIDEO QUALITY**


Shameless: The Complete Fifth Season arrives on Blu-ray with a 1080p transfer in the aspect ratio of 1.78:1 - The color palette tends to stay in darker tones though there are instances of bright pops of brilliant primaries. Black levels were deep and shadows show good detail. The digitally shot show has a depressed look to it to reflect the characters lives and situation. Fine details in clothing, furnishings and Franks beard were crisp and well defined. 8/10


**AUDIO QUALITY**


Audio is provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. - This collection of episodes feature tracks that present crisp and clear reproduction of the colorful dialogue. Surrounds use environmental effects. The tracks do what they need to well but they lack any dynamic thrills which is due to the content and not a fault of the presentation. 8/10


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Audio Commentary - William H. Macy, Executive Producer Nancy Pimental and Emmy Rossum provide an informative and engaging listen for the episode Tell Me You Fucking Need Me.

* Shameless (sex) love (HD, 15:48) - Cast and crew are interviewed and they give some very thoughtful insight into the show.

* Gentrify This!!! (HD, 04:45)

* Deleted Scenes (HD, 13:15)