Arriving on Blu-Ray and DVD, Sept. 11th -- Snow White and the Huntsman (Review)

 

A Breathtaking New Vision Turns a Legendary Tale Into a Visually Stunning, Epic action-Adventure Featuring All Star Cast Charlize Theron,

Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth

 

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN:
EXTENDED EDITION

 

Featuring An extended Edition Not Seen in theaters,

Blu-Ray^™ Combo Pack including UltraViolet™, DVD & Digital

Copy Available to own on September 11, 2012

 

“A stunning and epic cinematic odyssey that will blow you away!”
—Jake Hamilton, FOX-TV

 

Venture into a land of action fantasy, heroic battle scenes and visual wonder in Snow White and the Huntsman Extended Edition, coming to Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand and Digital Download on September 11, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Packed with pulse-pounding battles, unmatched visual imagination and compelling characters, Snow White and the Huntsman is a wholly original adventure story told on an epic scale. From the splendor of the wicked Queen’s enchanted palace to the menace of the Dark Forest, a breathtaking combination of harrowing beauty, epic battle scenes, visual wonder and jaw-dropping special effects make this film singularly suited for the incomparable high-definition picture and perfect hi-def 5.1 surround sound of Blu-ray^™. To view the trailer, visit: http://youtu.be/_WgWm2H1ESE

The Combo Pack includes an Extended version of the film not shown in theaters, as well as a Digital Copy of the film, compatible with iPhone^®, iTunes^®, iPad^®, iPod^®, iPod^® touch, Android^™ or online retail partners, and also includes UltraViolet^™, the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows in the cloud to instantly stream and download to TV’s, computers, tablets and smart phones. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice.

From acclaimed producer Joe Roth (Alice in Wonderland), Snow White and the Huntsman is “A breathtaking experience that shouldn’t be missed” and “a flat-out masterpiece!” with “amazing special effects,” said Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV. Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times, raves, “A film of astonishing beauty and imagination. What a ride!” While Peter Travers of Rolling Stone calls it simply, “A visual marvel.”

Snow White and the Huntsman’s stellar cast includes Academy Award^® winner Charlize Theron (Prometheus, Hancock), Chris Hemsworth  (Thor, The Avengers), Kristen Stewart (the Twilight saga, On the Road), Sam Claflin (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), Ian McShane (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), Bob Hoskins (Mrs. Henderson Presents), Ray Winstone (The Departed), Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz), Toby Jones (Frost/Nixon), Eddie Marsan (Sherlock Holmes), Johnny Harris (Atonement), Brian Gleeson (The Eagle), Sam Spruell (The Hurt Locker), Vincent Regan (Clash of the Titans), Lily Cole (St. Trinian’s), Noah Huntley (28 Days Later), Liberty Ross (W.E.) and, in her feature-film debut, Raffey Cassidy as the young Snow White.

Blu-ray^TM and DVD Bonus Features:

• A New Legend Is Born
   
• Feature Commentary with director Rupert Sanders, visual effects supervisor Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and co-editor Neil Smith

 

Bonus Features Exclusive to the Blu-ray^TM

• Reinventing the Fairy Tale

• Citizens of the Kingdom

• The Magic Of “Snow White and the Huntsman”

• Around the Kingdom: 360° Set Tour

Universal’s Second Screen: An innovative viewing experience that allows viewers to control, interact with and explore Snow White and the Huntsman with groundbreaking features on a networked tablet or computer, in synch with the movie on the television screen! As the movie plays, experience features such as:

• • Flick View: Move content from the tablet to the TV screen, and compare storyboards, animatics, and other exciting bonus material with a “flick” of the fingers. 
  • Behind the Scenes (Picture in Picture)
  • Around the Kingdom: 360° Set Tour
  • Virtual Flip books
  • Cast of Characters
  • UltraViolet^™: The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, store them in the cloud, and instantly stream and download to TV’s, computers, tablets and smartphones. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice. Currently available in the United States only.
  • Digital Copy: Viewers can redeem a digital version of the full-length movie from a choice of retail partners to watch on an array of electronics and portable devices including computers, iPad^®, iPhone^®, iPod^™ touch, Android^™ and more!
  • pocket BLU^™ App: The popular free pocket BLU^™ app for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad^®, Android^™ tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features made especially to take advantage of the devices’ larger screens and high resolution displays.
  • Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
  • Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
  • Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
  • Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
  • Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
  • BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content and more!

  

SYNOPSIS

In this spectacular action-adventure, Kristen Stewart (Twilight) is Snow White, the only woman in the land fairer than the evil queen Ravenna (Oscar^® winner Charlize Theron). Ravenna wants nothing more than to destroy her young rival, but she doesn’t know that Show White has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) the queen dispatched to kill her. Together with a handsome prince (Sam Claflin) enchanted by Snow White’s beauty and power, they assemble an armed force to recapture the kingdom. This breathtaking new vision of the legendary tale from Joe Roth, the producer of Alice in Wonderland and acclaimed commercial director and state-of-the-art visualist Rupert Sanders is, in the words of Shawn Edwards, Fox-TV, “A film that soars with creativity, stylistic genius and amazing battle scenes.”

www.snowwhiteandthehuntsman.com

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My Thoughts:

Right now, either you love or hate Kristen Stewart, after the news of her cheating on Robert Pattinson broke a few weeks ago.  But, you should put your differences aside and watch this upcoming release, as it is great.  Not only does Kristen Stewart shine in the fine, but to me, Charlize Theron stole the show as the even queen, Ravenna.

This film is great as a date night film, as well as a girls night in film, as it offers a stellar cast and action scenes men will enjoy and women can bear watching.  Oh, and did I tell you that Chris Hemsworth is in it?  Yep, now it is definitely worth watching. :-)  Shh, don't tell my husband. :-)

Usually I hate when movie studios try and remake classics, especially beloved fairy tales.  But, this new adaptation of this classic really does it justice and breathes a new life into the film.  Audiences both young and old will enjoy this soon to be hit, and will find themselves raving about it with friends and family.  I know, as I can't stop talking about it among friends.  For those who missed it when it came out in theaters, which for many of my mommy friends was all of them, they are all excited about its release to DVD and Blu-Ray next week.  

So, if you missed this film, or want to add an end of summer movie to your family's movie collection, Snow White and the Huntsman is one to consider.  You will be captivated by the storyline and action sequences from start to finish.  The visual effects of this film alone are worth watching and appreciating.  And, the bonus features are not to be missed.  My favorite was the Around the Kingdom: 360° Set Tour and ability to play the digital copy on our iPad.  

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Disclosure:  I was sent a copy of this DVD from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone.