Ray Review — Slap Shot Blu

Newman gives one of his most relaxed and charismatic performances. He is the calm eye of the hurricane, surrounded by a cast of characters who are vibrating on a frequency of pure testosterone and adrenaline. The film is famous for introducing the world to the Hanson Brothers—three bespectacled, toy-car-playing, glue-sniffing brothers who changed the way hockey was portrayed on screen.

The Blu-ray releases of (1977), available from Universal and Shout! Factory , offer a significant high-definition upgrade that preserves the film's gritty, 1970s blue-collar aesthetic. slap shot blu ray review

The Blu-ray release of (1977) serves as more than a high-definition upgrade; it is a preservation of a "gritty, down-and-dirty" 1970s aesthetic that captures a unique intersection of sports culture and deindustrializing America. Directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman, the film is widely considered one of the greatest sports comedies of all time, largely due to its authentic locker-room atmosphere and the iconic, violent antics of the Hanson Brothers. A/V Performance: Grittiness Over Gloss Technical reviews of the Universal Blu-ray Shout! Factory 45th Anniversary Newman gives one of his most relaxed and

: Viewers will notice a healthy amount of film grain, which preserves the "gritty" feel of 1970s hockey rinks. While some interiors can appear soft, the high bitrate ensures that fine details like the texture of the Chiefs' jerseys are visible. The Blu-ray releases of (1977), available from Universal

For decades, fans of the Charlestown Chiefs have had to make do with grainy cable TV broadcasts or lackluster DVD releases that failed to capture the grit of the Federal League. But with the advent of Blu-ray—and specifically the Shout! Factory Collector’s Edition—this profane, violent, and endlessly quotable masterpiece has finally been given the home video treatment it deserves.