BloodRayne is one of those rare movies that will long be forgotten in about 30 years. Having viewed it though, you'll be able to proudly boast about how you managed to sit through it. It's the stuff of urban legends, at least some of the dull ones. 
Video is surprisingly clear for a film shot in almost total darkness. Grain and compression are non-existent. It's a somewhat soft transfer which keeps fine detail blurred, though close ups look great. Color is fine, with the blood coming out as brightly as possible. 
Audio is wildly inconsistent in every category. For every scene of flawless positional audio, another fails to use anything other than the front speakers. Bass is powerful one second, and silenced the next. When used properly, this is a decent 5.1 mix. Unfortunately, it seems like the sound was handled on days when the equipment was working and other times when it wasn't. 
A rather shoddy menu houses a commentary track to start things off. While listed as a director commentary, it's actually a crowded track. In addition to Boll, he's helped along by Loken, Davis, the producer, and one of the assistants.
If you haven't has enough of Boll, you view a dreadfully long feature that is truly what it's called: A Dinner with Uwe Boll. For 47 minutes, two people discuss his career, interview style, over food. The food portion of the dinner is gone in 10 minutes. It's a shame the interview keeps going.
A short look at the CGI effects is silent footage that compares unfinished and finished material. Storyboards last a few pages. Finally, you can view the trailer which makes every attempt to sell the film. 
You should know you're in trouble when there are no actual critics quotes adorning the box. The two used credit no one. The second time you should start reconsidering is when they decide to include a free version of the game with the movie as incentive.
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