BLU-RAY REVIEW

Sorority Row

Featured In Issue 148, May/June 2010

Picture	4.5
Sound	5
WSR Score	3

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(Studio/Distributor):

Summit Entertainment

(Catalog Number):

66112432

(MPAA Rating):

R

(Rating Reason):

Strong bloody violence, language, some sexuality/nudity and partying

(Retail Price):

$34.99

(Disc Type):

Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)

(Widescreen Edition):

Yes

(Full Screen Edition):

No

(Running Time In Minutes):

101

(Color Type):

Color

(Chaptered/Scene Access):

Yes

(Closed Captioned):

Yes

(Regional Coding):

A

(Theatrical Year):

2009

(Theatrical Release):

Yes

(Direct-To-Video Release):

No

(Disc Release Date):

02/23/10

(THX® Digitally Mastered):

No

(Director):

Stewart Hendler

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(Academy Awards):

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(Disc Soundtrack):

Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS HD Lossless 5.1

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Based on the original screenplay, "Seven Sisters" by Mark Rosman, "Sorority Row" is a modern tale of revenge. The story is about five Theta Pi sorority sisters who cause the death of one of their own during a foolish prank gone wrong. They conspire to discard the evidence and never speak of the nightmare again. But when a mysterious killer targets the group a year later with a series of bizarre attacks, the women find themselves fighting for their own lives amidst the revelry of an out-of-control graduation party. (Gary Reber)

Special features include picture-in-picture commentary with Director Stewart Hendler and cast, two featurettes: "Sonority Secrets: Stories From The Set" (HD 10:27) and "Killer 101" (HD 13:59), a Kill Switch fast forward to the kill scenes (HD 10:24), outtakes (HD 05:27), six deleted scenes, and an alternate ending with optional commentary with Hendler (HD 06:53).

The 1080p 2.40:1 AVC picture appears perfectly natural throughout. Fleshtones are accurate and the color palette is nicely balanced with warm, rich hues that appear natural. Contrast is well balanced with deep, solid blacks and excellent shadow delineation. Resolution is also excellent, particularly in clasps of facial features and object textures. The imagery is nicely dimensional as well. Every scene is visually intriguing and engaging. This is a great looking picture, with a natural color palette that is sure to please, (Gary Reber)

The DTS-HD Master Audio� 5.1-channel soundtrack is well produced, with an effective holosonic� soundfield composed of an enveloping music score and both atmospheric and aggressive sound effects that heighten dimension. The music is well recorded, with a wide and deep soundstage that wraps well into the surrounds, or used to distinguish differing scene perspectives. The music, at times, is fully energized with aggressive surround presence. Sound effects are, at times, intensified for effect, and bass extension is often intense as well. LFE energy extends deep to below 25 Hz for dramatic effect and to heighten the killing scenes. Dialogue is nicely integrated spatially, though, at times, unintelligible. Overall, this is a terrific soundtrack that is effectively engaging. (Gary Reber)

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