Valley Girl (Blu-ray) review

[David Vaughn]

Studio: Warner     
 Release Date: October 6, 2020
Rating:  PG
Film:  3.5/5
 
 Plot
 Set to a new wave '80s soundtrack, a pair of young lovers from different backgrounds defy their parents and friends to stay together. A musical adaptation of the 1983 film.
 
 My Thoughts
 In 1983, the original Valley Girl hit theaters starring a young Nicholas Cage and I’m surprised it was a movie that I never saw at the time. Here we are nearly 30 years later and a reimaging of the film is here and while I expected to find it quite cheesy, I discovered it to be a fun movie with some very good performances.
 
The screenplay is very interesting in how it retells the original story. It starts in modern times with a mother trying to connect with her teenage daughter going through her own breakup with her boyfriend. Mom retells the account of her own youth when the story flashbacks to the early 1980s and the “real” story begins. Needless to say, the music is awesome—especially if you grew up in the time period.
 

  
 Video 4.5/5 
 
 Audio 4.5/5 (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
 
 Special Features:
 
·        Digital Copy
 

 
 

 Conclusion
 While not a great film, it was much better than I expected it to be. That being said, if you aren’t a fan of musicals, you probably won’t like it. I really enjoyed the performances from Julie Richman and Josh Whitehouse and especially liked the 80’s tunes. Recommended for those looking for some nostalgic fun.      

 
 Reference Review System:
  
 JVC DLA-RS2000 4K Ultra High Definition Front Projector
 (Calibrated with Portrait Displays CalMAN color calibration software & C6-HDR Meter from Portrait Displays)
 Stewart Filmscreen - Firehawk 110” 2.35:1 Fixed Screen
 Anthem AVM60 Audio/Video Processor 
 ATI AT527NC Powering Bed Channels
ATI AT524NC Powering Atmos Speakers
 Panasonic DP-UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player 
 System Controller: URC MX-980
M&K S-150 THX Ultra (R-C-L Speakers)
M&K SS-150 x4 (Surround Speakers)
 Atlantic Technology IC6-OBA x 4 Overhead Speakers
 SVS PC-Ultra Cylinder Subwoofer
 HSU VTF-15H MK2 Subwoofer
 JL Audio Fathom F110 Subwoofers x 2 (stacked)
JL Audio Dominion D110 Subwoofer x 2 (stacked)

Mini DSP HD controlling all subwoofers
 Audioquest and Monoprice - Audio/Video/Speaker Cabling
 PureAV PF60 Power Conditioner