Starring: Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell
Directed by: Kirk Jones
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Lionsgate
Release Date: October 16, 2012
Run Time: 100 minutes
Film: 3 out of 5 stars
Extras: 2 out of 5 stars
When I saw the trailer for “Everybody’s Fine” in theaters, I was hoping it would be a heartwarming holiday film. It isn’t a really bad movie. There are good performances from the chase and it is well written and directed. But it is also nothing to call home about. I call a movie like this a one-timer. So why is this film from 2009 being released on Blu-ray now after three years? I am assuming to cash in on the holiday season since the Blu-ray presentation itself is not special and just is a HD version of the DVD. Nonetheless if you are looking for some good acting and about $10 bucks to spare this could work in that department.
Official Premise: Robert DeNiro leads an acclaimed all-star cast- Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell- in Everybody’s Fine, the heartwarming film that will move you to laughter and tears. When Frank Goode’s (DeNiro) grown children cancel a family reunion, the recent widower sets off on a cross country journey to reconnect with each of them. Expecting to share in the joys of their happy, successful lives, his surprise visits reveal a picture that’s far from perfect. A family separated by physical and emotional distance finds a way to come together in a story that will touch your heart.
The 1080p transfer looks clear and sharp but doesn’t really kill the format. Same goes for its DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track, which works well with the score and music but otherwise nothing spectacular. If you own this film on DVD, there is really no reason for the upgrade. The special features are the same included as on the DVD release. There is a featurette focusing on the making of Paul McCartney’s end credits song “(I Want to) Come Home”. Next and last including a collection of seven deleted and extended scenes, running just over 10 minutes.
