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As remakes go, Kimberly Peirce’s take on one of Stephen King’s more popular stories works more than it doesn’t, failing (for better or worse) to make as radical a change in the character as some (including Peirce) have stated. The Blu-ray presentation is, not surprisingly, practically flawless, making it a worthwhile release for those who found the film a pleasant surprise.
Studio: MGM
Distributed By: Fox
Video Resolution and Encode: 1080P/AVC
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish 5.1 DD, French 5.1 DD
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 Hr. 40 Min (Theatrical Cut) / 1 Hr. 41 Min. (Theatrical Cut with Alternate Ending)
Package Includes: Blu-ray, DVD, UltraViolet
Disc Type: BD50 (dual layer)
Region: A
Release Date: 01/14/2013
MSRP: $39.99
The Production Rating: 4/5
Video Rating: 4.5/5 3D Rating: NA
Audio Rating: 4.5/5
Special Features Rating: 3.5/5
- Alternate Ending: An optional, alternate ending, which bears some similarity to the one in the 1976 film, adds about another minute to the main feature’s run time.
- Audio Commentary with Director Kimberly Peirce
- Deleted and Alternate Scenes (10:18, HD): Seven scenes titled Hail, Chris and Tina Kiss, Billy’s Wild Ride, Carrie Levitates Margaret, Drive to Pig Farm, Carrie and Tommy’s Kiss, Billy Kisses Chris, Margaret Cuts Herself, and Tina On Fire. Each clip includes an optional director commentary.
- Tina On Fire Stunt Double Dailies (2:18, HD): Different angles of a character’s immolation.
- Creating Carrie (21:07, HD): The look behind the scenes covers the development, casting and production, with story and character analysis and differences from the 1976 Brian DePalma film and original novel.
- The Power of Telekinesis (4:02, HD): The cast and crew share their thoughts about the existence of telekinesis and how the power is presented in the film.
- Telekinetic Coffee Shop Surprise (2:39, HD): Video footage from a Carrie-inspired prank on unsuspecting coffee shop customers. The shocked reactions are actually pretty funny.
- Theatrical Trailer (1:56, HD)
- DVD Copy: Includes the theatrical cut with the original ending only.
- UltraViolet: Redeem by January 14, 2017.
Overall Rating: 4/5
Reviewed By: Cameron Yee
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