As one who has always been entertained by Farley’s brand of humor, I can barely still regard Black Sheep as a guilty pleasure. There are five to 10 minutes of solid comedy sprinkled throughout, but it’s really not worth sifting through the rest.
The Blu-ray Disc
Black Sheep is presented in 1080p high definition with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The visual presentation was a moderate surprise for me, looking considerably better than I expected. The entire film appears fresher and brighter, even if there’s nothing too terribly impressive that sticks out. Trace amounts of film grain, scratches, and dirt can be seen throughout, but for the most part the film strikes a consistent, even-toned look. Don’t expect too much from the subdued color palette, but for a film of its age and type, Black Sheep looks pretty good.
The audio is presented in Dolby TrueHD, and is almost solely a front-channel affair for this dialogue-driven film. Small occurrences of ambient sound can be heard, but the only real dynamic sound is featured in a musical number from Seattle grunge band Mudhoney. More than capable, the mix is clear and consistent throughout.
Special Features
There’s nary an extra to be found on the disc – the studio couldn’t even be bothered to slap a trailer on here.
The Bottom Line
If you’re a Black Sheep fan, it might just be better to give the film a rest and let the positive memories of it linger – another viewing probably won’t serve those memories too well. The Blu-ray does provide a better-than-expected picture, but it hardly seems worth the upgrade for this underwhelming effort from Farley and Spade. With no bonus features added at all, you might as well just stick with the DVD.
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