Blu-ray Movie Reviews

When Bryce (Callan McAuliffe) moved in across the street in the second grade, July (Madeline Carroll) knew he would be her first kiss. Over the next six years her infatuation grows but he doesn't seem to notice her. One day something changes and Bryce takes notice of the young lady, but did he wait too long?

Based on the book by Wendelin Van Draanen, Flipped is a charming picture of two kids discovering that beauty is more than skin deep. Rob Reiner coaxes great performances out of the young leads and this is one of the best live-action family films I've seen in years.

Video Highlights

• AVC/1080p encode on a BD-25 disc
• Warm color palette
• Average detail
• Longer shots lack definition

Audio Highlights

• DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack
• Front-heavy presentation
• Dialog intensive soundtrack
• Minimal ambience from rear soundstage

The pedestrian presentation doesn't detract from the enjoyment of the movie, but it doesn't add much either.

Bonus Materials (All in HD)

• The Differences between a Boy and a Girl featurette
• Outtakes
• Embarrassing Egg-Scuses featurette
• How To Make the Best Volcano featurette
• Flipped: Anatomy of a Near Kiss

Flipped isn't a film with over-the-top action, rampant CGI, or 3D, but it has a wonderful story—something most blockbuster films lack. Unfortunately, as ticket prices head north of $10 movie audiences aren't flocking to this type of film, but hopefully it finds an audience on home video so the studios will continue to make films of this genre. Highly recommended.

Release Date: November 23, 2010
Studio: Warner

Movie: 8/10
Picture: 8/10
Sound: 7/10

Review System

Source
Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player

Display
JVC DLA-RS1 projector
Stewart FireHawk screen (76.5" wide, 16:9)

Electronics
Onkyo Pro PR-SC885 pre/pro
Anthem PVA-7 power amplifier
Panamax M5400PM power conditioner

Speakers
M&K S-150s (L, C, R)
M&K SS-150s (LS, RS, SBL, SBR)
SVS PC-Ultra subwoofer

Cables
Monoprice HDMI cables (source to pre/pro)
Best Deal analog-audio cables
PureLink HDC Fiber Optic HDMI Cable System (15 meters) from pre/pro to projector

Acoustical treatments from GIK Acoustics