The Roses is now on Digital

The Roses is now on Digital. The Roses is a retelling of the novel The War of the Roses by Warren Adler. Many may remember the 1989 film The War of the Roses starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, and Danny DeVito. I rewatched the 1989 film before seeing this one as a comparison. The Roses is a more modern version for sure, but with several key pieces that ground it to the original film and novel.

Behold the Fiery Romance of Searchlight Pictures’ The Roses,
Now on Digital and Blu-ray™ & DVD Nov. 25

Director Jay Roach brings sharp comedic instincts and a distinctly British edge to this modern portrait of a family in freefall. Balancing biting satire with moments of outrageous humor, he crafts a story of real life gone spectacularly wrong. Critics have taken notice, calling the film “hilarious” and “laugh-out-loud funny.”

Synopsis: A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband’s professional dreams come crashing down. | 1h 45m | Rated R for language throughout, sexual content, and drug content

Though full of deep emotion and the heartbreak of lives torn apart there is a lot of humor in this one as well. Some of the humor may be looked at as campy and unnecessary. The Roses best friends are played by Andy Samberg and Kate McKinnon. I am a huge fan of both of them and their comedic delivery. Here though it felt out of place and more like sketch comedy than a break in the war of the Roses. McKinnon can say nothing and I will laugh. But not everyone is a fan and if you aren’t you will find her scenes silly and out of place. READ MY FULL THEATRICAL REVIEW

Digital & Blu-ray Bonus Materials (Bonus features vary by product and retailer)

• Gag Reel
• Featurettes:
  • A House To Fight For – A behind-the-front-door look at the epicenter of both beauty and acrimony. See the construction of the Roses’ home, hear from the designer and the filmmakers on their vision, and discover the actors’ wish to take everything from the house home with them.
  • The Roses: An Inside Look – Hear from the cast and filmmakers about making The Roses. Learn about the actors’ connection and chemistry, and join the grounded, satirical, British, wry wit that only Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch can pull off.
  • Comedy Gold – This cast is stacked with comedy talent bringing Tony McNamara’s witty dialogue to life with Jay Roach directing. Even Olivia Colman had to ask about this special cast, “How the F did we get them?”

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