Blu-ray Review: Wild Hogs
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.
- Blu-ray Review: Wild Hogs
- Published: May 06, 2008
- Type: Review
- Section: Video
- Filed Under: Video: Comedy, Video: Blu-ray
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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.