Black Sheep (1996/Paramount Blu-ray)
Picture:
B- Sound: B- Extras: D Film: D
Black Sheep is supposed to be about a goofy,
but loving brother (Chris Farley) just wanting to help his older brother (Tim
Matheson) win state Governor with the help of a campaign aide (David Spade). This "movie" has very little plot
and is just more of a collection of scenes. Scenes that are unfunny and just plain
annoying, almost to the point of unbearable. Chris Farley quickly goes from quiet, to
loud/angry and it is supposed to make us laugh. David Spade pops in and out just enough to
make smart-ass quips and they are supposed to make us laugh. Throw in a few ridiculous Gary Busey scenes,
and repeat for 90 minutes. That is Black Sheep. What a waste of an hour and a half it is. Somehow because of Chris Farley's death his
movies are still remembered. After
watching Black Sheep, this reviewer
quickly asked "Why?"
There is not a single scene in this movie that would stand out on Blu-Ray, but
the 1080p 1.78 X 1 High Definition picture looks quite well and the 5.0 Dolby
TrueHD sound was impressive. Another
poor movie that has received an unworthy transfer, even if it is not demo
quality.
There is
not a single extra on the disc. Not even
a trailer. Needless to say, this is for
those who have money to burn.
- Nate Rutkus
