Yards, The (US)
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There`s nothing more dangerous than an innocent man
Certificate: R
Running Time: 115 mins
Retail Price: $32.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Hot young stars Mark Wahlberg (The Perfect Storm), Joaquin Phoenix (Gladiator, Return To Paradise) and Charlize Theron (Men Of Honor, The Cider House Rules) power this riveting crime thriller!
Released from prison after taking the fall for a group of his friends, Leo Handler (Wahlberg) just wants to get his life back on track. But when he takes a job with his powerfully influential Uncle Frank (James Caan - The Godfather Trilogy, Mickey Blue Eyes) and reconnects with his old friend Willie (Phoenix), Leo finds himself unwittingly drawn into a world of sabotage, high-stakes payoffs and even murder! Then, he discovers a secret that makes him the target of the city`s most ruthless family - his own!
With memorable performances from Faye Dunaway (The Thomas Crown Affair) and Ellen Burstyn (Requiem For A Dream), the excitement builds as Leo does everything in his power to take them down in the name of justice!
Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Audio Commentary With Director James Gray
Behind-The-Scenes Featurette
Original Concept Art
Theatrical Trailer
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 French
Subtitle Tracks:
Spanish
CC: English
Directed By:
James Gray
Written By:
Matt Reeves
James Gray
Starring:
Faye Dunaway
Ellen Burstyn
James Caan
Charlize Theron
Joaquin Phoenix
Mark Wahlberg
Casting By:
Douglas Aibel
Soundtrack By:
Howard Shore
Director of Photography:
Harris Savides
Editor:
Jeffrey Ford
Costume Designer:
Michael Clancy
Production Designer:
Kevin Thompson
Producer:
Nick Wechsler
Paul Webster
Matt Reeves
Kerry Orent
Christopher Goode
Executive Producer:
Harvey Weinstein
Bob Weinstein
Jonathan Gordon
Distributor:
Buena Vista
Your Opinions and Comments
The video transfer is ok. While there are no compression signs at all and the numerous dark scenes are rendered nicely, there are quite a few scratches and dust particles in several scenes. This is rather odd, since this movie is rather new.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is ok. The surrounds are mainly used for train pass-by and for crowd noises.
The menus are all still.
The extras include a commentary by the director, a short behind the scenes look and a conceptual art gallery (which I found totally irrelevant to the movie).
Bottom line - an ok thriller despite everything. Give it a try.