The Tribe feels more like a tribute to The Lost Boys rather than an actual sequel.
"Lost Boys: The Tribe" fails because it completely disregards the lighthearted nature of the first film and instead tries to retell the story while going down a much more darker path.
But if it ain't broke, don't try and fix it.
Video:
"Lost Boys: The Tribe" is transferred to a 25GB Blu-ray disc (VC-1 codec) and although it is a direct-to-video release, it still features a cinematic widescreen 2.40:1 aspect ratio. To me, it was almost as if the filmmakers had spent the money for one good camera and tried to scrape by with another poor one. About half the shots were pretty decent while the other half were riddled with so much noise, grain, and other ugliness that the end result is just a huge eyesore. If you were deliberately trying to win the prize for worst Blu-ray transfer, Warner Bros, be proud because you've won it here.
Audio:
The disc features three Dolby Digital 5.1 audio tracks (English, French, and Spanish) and includes optional subtitles in those languages to match. While the sound is the best part of the release, that isn't really saying much since WB didn't even bother putting on any of the lossless codecs. What we end up with is an average soundtrack that basically just serves its purpose. Dialogue is clear and the music isn't overbearing, but the overall audio is relatively flat with very little dynamic range. It most certainly could have been a lot better, but at least it wasn't terribly awful... like the video.
Extras:
Don't bad omens usually come in threes? Well, with a rather bland movie and downright embarrassing picture quality, Warner Brothers completes the hat trick thanks to a bottom-of-the-barrel assortment of bonus materials:
First up are two featurettes: "Action Junkies" (4:23) takes a brief look at the stunts in the film, and "Edgar Frog's Guide to Coming Back Alive" (5:06) features Corey Feldman in character giving a quick rundown on how to send vampires back to the bowels of Hell. Pay attention, his words of wisdom might just save your life someday.
After the featurettes, viewers will find the MIA Corey Haim in a pair of alternate endings. "Alternate Ending #1" (1:44) has Sam (Haim) tracking down Edgar at his place to warn him about a new threat, and "Alternate Ending #2" (1:53) is an alternate version of the first ending, except Sam is now wearing sunglasses after being turned into a half-vampire. Jamison Newlander also reprises his role as Alan Frog.
The only other bonus is a collection of four music videos. We get "Cry Little Sister (All-New Remix)" by G Tom Mac, plus three more by a gothic-looking band called, Yeah Whatever: "Downfall," "Hell Is Full," and "It's Over Now." Yeah, whatever...
The Final Cut:
I'm already boycotting Disney for making sequels and threequels (hey, it's my review so I can make up my own word) for practically all of their animated classics. They've taken the path of the dark side by exploiting their untouchable films just for the sole purpose of making a quick buck. It's sad, disappointing, and not to mention cheap.
But now with Warner Bros. jumping on the bandwagon with "Lost Boys: The Tribe," I'm wondering why it is that I write reviews instead of penning scripts. I mean, if all it takes is to go through a studio's back catalogue, locate a hit movie, use the same basic screenplay but change a few names and strip away most of the coolness... then where do I sign up? I'd love to write "The Shawshank Redemption 2: I'm a Freeman." Get it? No wait, I guess I should check and see if Tim Robbins even has a brother first.
But if it ain't broke, don't try and fix it.
Video:
"Lost Boys: The Tribe" is transferred to a 25GB Blu-ray disc (VC-1 codec) and although it is a direct-to-video release, it still features a cinematic widescreen 2.40:1 aspect ratio. To me, it was almost as if the filmmakers had spent the money for one good camera and tried to scrape by with another poor one. About half the shots were pretty decent while the other half were riddled with so much noise, grain, and other ugliness that the end result is just a huge eyesore. If you were deliberately trying to win the prize for worst Blu-ray transfer, Warner Bros, be proud because you've won it here.
Audio:
The disc features three Dolby Digital 5.1 audio tracks (English, French, and Spanish) and includes optional subtitles in those languages to match. While the sound is the best part of the release, that isn't really saying much since WB didn't even bother putting on any of the lossless codecs. What we end up with is an average soundtrack that basically just serves its purpose. Dialogue is clear and the music isn't overbearing, but the overall audio is relatively flat with very little dynamic range. It most certainly could have been a lot better, but at least it wasn't terribly awful... like the video.
Extras:
Don't bad omens usually come in threes? Well, with a rather bland movie and downright embarrassing picture quality, Warner Brothers completes the hat trick thanks to a bottom-of-the-barrel assortment of bonus materials:
First up are two featurettes: "Action Junkies" (4:23) takes a brief look at the stunts in the film, and "Edgar Frog's Guide to Coming Back Alive" (5:06) features Corey Feldman in character giving a quick rundown on how to send vampires back to the bowels of Hell. Pay attention, his words of wisdom might just save your life someday.
After the featurettes, viewers will find the MIA Corey Haim in a pair of alternate endings. "Alternate Ending #1" (1:44) has Sam (Haim) tracking down Edgar at his place to warn him about a new threat, and "Alternate Ending #2" (1:53) is an alternate version of the first ending, except Sam is now wearing sunglasses after being turned into a half-vampire. Jamison Newlander also reprises his role as Alan Frog.
The only other bonus is a collection of four music videos. We get "Cry Little Sister (All-New Remix)" by G Tom Mac, plus three more by a gothic-looking band called, Yeah Whatever: "Downfall," "Hell Is Full," and "It's Over Now." Yeah, whatever...
The Final Cut:
I'm already boycotting Disney for making sequels and threequels (hey, it's my review so I can make up my own word) for practically all of their animated classics. They've taken the path of the dark side by exploiting their untouchable films just for the sole purpose of making a quick buck. It's sad, disappointing, and not to mention cheap.
But now with Warner Bros. jumping on the bandwagon with "Lost Boys: The Tribe," I'm wondering why it is that I write reviews instead of penning scripts. I mean, if all it takes is to go through a studio's back catalogue, locate a hit movie, use the same basic screenplay but change a few names and strip away most of the coolness... then where do I sign up? I'd love to write "The Shawshank Redemption 2: I'm a Freeman." Get it? No wait, I guess I should check and see if Tim Robbins even has a brother first.
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