Blu-ray Review: “Book Club: the Next Chapter”

 

The pandemic hit everyone differently.  For the women of the Book Club, it meant having their conversations virtually.  Now that things are back to “normal,” the ladies decide to meet again.  In Italy!

Oscar® winners Diane Keaton (Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give), Jane Fonda (80 for Brady, “Grace and Frankie”) and Mary Steenburgen (The Proposal, Parenthood), and Oscar® nominee Candice Bergen.  
 
“An irresistible crowd pleaser” (Deadline), BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER showcases an all-star supporting cast alongside the four esteemed leading ladies including Oscar® nominees Andy Garcia (Ocean’s Eleven, The Godfather Part III) and Giancarlo Giannini (Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale), Primetime Emmy Award® winner Craig T. Nelson (“Parenthood,” “Coach”), and Primetime Emmy Award® nominee Don Johnson (Knives Out, “Miami Vice”).
 
The highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

The cast bring a familiarity to the film, as if they truly are old friends, and play wrll off each other.  The Italian landscape is beautifully shot and well transferred and jumps off the screen while the sound, in DTS-HD MA 5.1 is crystal clear.

Bonus material is scarce and includes:

Book Club: Back In Session (6:05) – Standard EPK that takes a look at the filming while highlighting moments from the first film.

Still Stylish (5:19) – You can’t have a film with four stylish actresses and not talk about their wardrobe!

The Women In Italy (5:29) – A look at how the filmmakers chose Italy as a location as well as the adventures the cast and crew had there.

 

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