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Blu-ray Review: Wild Hogs

Written by Matt Paprocki
Published May 06, 2008

A by-the-numbers, predictable, and hardly funny middle-age road-trip movie, Wild Hogs has little to recommend. The jokes fall flat and the characters feel ripped out of numerous other films. This feels like an extended sitcom at best, and the only saving grace is an enjoyable performance by William H. Macy.

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While sharp and crisp, the film has its share of small problems on Blu-ray. Contrast in the whites can be overblown and bloom extensively. Some outdoor scenes are hard to even make out. Flesh tones can be inconsistent, and the transfer can occasionally carry an over-processed look. Still, with solid blacks, excellent overall color, and some superb details in multiple scenes, this is a fine upgrade over the DVD.

Audio remains unspectacular for most of the film. Even the massive explosion featured at one point of the film is rather flat. Bass is hardly noticeable. Ambience is non-existent, and the rear speakers get the day off. Even during the more crowded sequences, there’s nothing of note.

Extras are sparse and carry over from the DVD led by Bike, Brawls, and Burning Bars, an 18 minute 'making of' congratulatory piece about everyone’s role in the film. How to Get Your Wife to Let You Buy a Motorcyle is a self-explanatory piece that takes longer to read its title than view its content. Three deleted scenes, a wisely discarded alternate ending, and a few minutes of fun outtakes finish things off without any memorable content.

The movie portrays the Hogs as residents of Cincinnati. However, none of the filming took place in the city. Also, if you’re paying attention, multiple road signs show specific shots happening in Albuquerque.

Matt Paprocki is the former reviews editor for Digital Press, a video game website with an appreciation for the retro side of the industry. The deep game collection which spans nearly 30 systems and 2,000 games line his walls for research purposes. Matt strives to bring credibility to video game journalism, and take it in a new direction to aid the industry in becoming respected with all forms entertainment media. He currently freelances for GameArgus.com and MultiPlayerGames.com.
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Blu-ray Review: Wild Hogs
Published: May 06, 2008
Type: Review
Section: Video
Filed Under: Video: Comedy, Video: Blu-ray
Part of a feature: The Wild Blu Yonder
Writer: Matt Paprocki
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#1 — May 6, 2008 @ 19:55PM — El Bicho [URL]

I hope you are getting these bad movies for free because it makes no sense to waste money buying these on Blu Ray when you didn't like them the first time around.

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