Fever Pitch, based upon the book of the same name by Nick Hornby, has been filmed twice, and Americans are more likely to be familiar with the 2005 film which stars Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon. Twilight Time has now released the original 1997 British version of Fever Pitch on Blu-ray. It is an intriguing and enjoyable romantic comedy about what happens when a man's obsession with sports comes between him and the human love of his life. I suspect that there will be more than a few viewers who will identify with one or both of the principal characters. Fever Pitch marks the feature film directorial debut of David Evans, whose more recent work includes several episodes of Downton Abbey.
Studio: Universal
Distributed By: Twilight Time
Video Resolution and Encode: 1080P/AVC
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: English 2.0 DTS-HDMA
Subtitles: None
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 Hr. 42 Min.
Package Includes: Blu-ray
Standard Blu-ray Keep CaseDisc Type: BD50 (dual layer)
Region: A
Release Date: 03/11/2014
MSRP: $24.95
The Production Rating: 4/5
Video Rating: 4/5 3D Rating: NA
Audio Rating: 4/5
Special Features Rating: 2.5/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Reviewed By: Richard Gallagher
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