The Linguini Incident (1991) MVD Blu-ray Review

David Bowie is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. But he was also a very skilled actor. He starred in many iconic films through his career including; The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) (for which he won a Saturn Award for Best Actor), Just a Gigolo (1978), Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), The Hunger (1983), Labyrinth (1986) and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992).

But in 1991 he would star is his most off the wall crazy film of his career. The Linguini Incident! Now 33 years after the films release MVD Visual have given this cult classic a Blu-ray release featuring the brand new 4K transfer.

Synopsis: Lucy (Rosanna Arquette, Pulp Fiction) is an underpaid waitress at "Dali", a terminally hip New York City restaurant, who's seriously in need of cash. Dali's new, mysterious, charming (and very in debt) bartender, Monte (David Bowie, The Hunger) needs to marry someone, anyone, by the end of the week... or else. Together they join forces-- along with Lucy's lingerie designing best friend, Viv (Eszter Balint, Stranger Than Paradise) -- to rob the popular eatery and solve their financial woes. However these three are far from master criminals and they soon learn that in robberies, as in love, things never go as planned.

There is no doubt about it that this is fun and crazy caper! It is defiantly a ride unlike anything you have ever taken in cinema! David Bowie is unforgettable in this film. His performance here should defiantly be listed in the top of his filmography. And Rosanna Arquette is mesmerizing!

Now let's be honest here this is not a film for the whole family. This is a lot of adult language and situations in this film. So defiantly put the kids and teens to bed before checking this film out! 

MVD has transferred the director's cut of this cult classic to Blu-ray in 1080p and is presented in 1.78:1. This transfer comes from the the brand new 4K transfer from film interpositive. The audio soundtrack is a LPCM 2.0 Mono. Finally there is the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

This new 4K restoration really brings this film to life. The 4k transfer is truly a thing of beauty! The colors pop and the audio is clean. This 4k restoration is simply amazing! But now as we have seen time and time again MVD doesn't go bare bones. They add really cool bonus features to there releases and this one is not different. Take a look at what is included on this Blu-ray!

* Introduction by Director Richard Shepard
* Commentary with Director Richard Shepard, actors Rosanna Arquette and Eszter Balint, co-producer Sarah Jackson and co-screenwriter Tamar Brott, moderated by “Cereal at Midnight’s” Heath Holland
* Commentary by Director Richard Shepard
* “The Making of The Linguini Incident” - Full length documentary feat. interviews with Richard Shepard, Tamar Brott, Rosanna Arquette, Eszter Balint Marlee Matlin, Sarah Jackson, Marcia Hinds & Richard von Ernst (1:44:26, HD, w/ optional English subtitles)
* Photo Gallery with commentary by Richard Shepard
* The Linguini Incident – Original Theatrical Version (SD, 98:00)
* 2024 Theatrical Trailer (HD)
* Original Theatrical Trailer (HD)
* Reversible Artwork
* Booklet with essays from film historian Graham Rinaldi and director Richard Shepard [First Pressing Only]
* Limited Edition Slipcover [First Pressing Only]

With audio commentaries, a full length feature 'making of' documentary, trailers and not 1 but 2 versions of this film. This Blu-ray is jam packed with good stuff. Now while the films may not be everyone's cup of tea. Those that love this film are going to ape for this Blu-ray!

So if your a fan of Caper films, Rosanna Arquette or David Bowie, well get the best of all these worlds with The Linguini Incident. Head over to Amazon and order your copy of this Blu-ray today!

Out of 4 film reels (4 being the best) MVD's Blu-ray of The Linguini Incident receives....