44 Inch Chest

Well I’ve just finished watching my Blu-ray of 44 Inch Chest. I wasn’t entirely sure of what to expect given what I had heard about the film and the pretty brilliant cast involved with it. Even after finishing the movie, I’m not entirely sure of what to make of it, so here’s what I DO know.

The movie stars Ray Winstone, Ian McShane, John Hurt and Tom Wilkinson who play a group of friends who become involved in a kidnapping over the infidelity of one of the men’s wife.

Basically I found the film a bit dry. The fine actors that carry this movie do a fine job with what they have been given, but for me, I found that that really wasn’t much to go on. The story jumps back and forth between reality and some really effed up, strange dreams that the involved husband has. Sometimes they’re funny; sometimes you’re just wondering what the hell is going on. The film carries on while the group of friends decides to do with the kidnapped man.

On a slightly, but not really technical level of the actual Blu-ray, the film itself seemed to be in pretty decent shape as far as HD goes, but as for any special features, the film didn’t stand out too much for me to take the time to check them out (sorry for those who are interested). The features listed are an Audio Commentary from the director (Malcolm Venville), as well as an interview with him, a behind the scenes featurette and a trailer. Meh. If reading my review hasn’t turned you off the film (and I hope it hasn’t… one should always see a movie for themselves no matter what a reviewer says), it’s available on DVD and Blu-ray April 20th.