Recently we have seen Anchor Bay Entertainment Blu-ray releases like Abruptio, Cursed in Baja, Crust and My Dinner with Leatherface. Now it is tie for the next Blu-ray and it is Sour Party.
Synopsis: Gwen and James are two broke, self absorbed, emotionally stunted 30-somethings, eking their way through a meager LA existence. They've tried everything to get rich quick from cliche artistic endeavors and failed business startups to sex work, playing the victims all the way. When Gwen realizes she forgot her older sister's baby shower the night before, she's determined to save face in front of her family and get her sister a proper gift... from the registry. After putting their heads together, Gwen and James assemble a list of people they believe owe them money and set out on a twisted road trip across Los Angeles in an attempt to collect on their 'debts.' What begins as a journey to confront the ghosts of their pasts quickly shifts gears as Gwen and James realize maybe they're not the victims after all - maybe they've just been throwing themselves a sour party. Featuring hysterical performances from Reggie Watts (Comedy Bang! Bang!), Corey Feldman (The Lost Boys), and Christopher Rodriguez Marquette (Barry), this female-led comedy in the vein of SUPERBAD will resonate with anyone who's felt lost in their life.
Sour Party is a offbeat hilarious adventure. The chemistry between Samantha Westervelt and Amanda Drexton is undeniable. They seem like two people who have been slacking it for decades. They are perfect partners in crime when they attack the garden. They have a natural give and go in the scenes as they track down their friends. They also play up the Southern Californian vibe with including the baby gift being a Holistic Health Kit for the newborn.
Their friends are SoCal figures including Corey Feldman (The Lost Boys) in a guru pose. Gwen and James viral video dance routine is funny and seems like something TikTok would force on my feed. While the film would seem rather floaty, the fact that the duo have a fixed time to get the money and make the baby shower keeps it a rush. Can Gwen to prove she’s not that sister to her sister and mother?
Sour Party has been transferred to Blu-ray in 1080p and is presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic. The audio track is an English Dolby Digital 5.1. The movie is subtitled in English and Spanish. This transfer is crisp and clean with no signs of digital artifacts or audio anomalies. But Anchor Bay didn't stop there they added a couple of cool bonus features to this Blu-ray. Take a look at what is included.
* Audio Commentary featuring Amanda Drexton (Writer/Director/Star), Michael Drexton (Writer/Director), Samatha Westervelt (Star) and Steven Moreno (Cinematographer). This is an entertaining listen as you can tell these four really enjoy reliving the making of this film.
* Sour Party: Video Yearbook A near 4-minute video featurette that tracks the first and last day of shooting Sour Party.
Okay so Sour Party is not Citizen Kane, but it is an extremely entertaining film. And as you can see this Blu-ray includes a lot of cool behinds the scenes material. This takes this Blu-ray release from cool to must own!
If you love indie comedies this new Blu-ray of Sour Party would make a wonderful addition to your home video library. Sour Party in addition to being released on Blu-ray, but for those that prefer it is also available on DVD as well. Head over to MVD Shop or Amazon and order your copy today!
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