When tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) meets cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie) at his fundraising gala, sparks fly. He invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. It’s paradise. Wild nights blend into sun soaked days and everyone’s having a great time. No one wants this trip to end, but as strange things start to happen, Frida begins to question her reality. There is something wrong with this place. She’ll have to uncover the truth if she wants to make it out of this party alive.

For in-depth thoughts on Blink Twice, please see my colleague M.N. Miller’s review from its original theatrical debut here.

Video Quality

Blink Twice comes to Blu-Ray with a fantastic 1080p transfer which captures the film exactly as intended. Everything looks very natural with an undeniable amount of sumptuous clarity and detail. Discrete details on faces such as perspiration, makeup, and stubble are clear and fine textures hold up impeccably well both in close-ups and long shots. The dazzling palette radiates throughout the film with notable bursts of color in elements of the costumes, production design, and landscapes. Black levels hold up lovingly with no major instances of black crush present. Digital noise and banding are not much of an issue with this release. This is a first-rate presentation from Warner Bros., but we would welcome a 4K UHD Blu-Ray if it ever materialized.

Audio Quality

This disc comes equipped with a strong DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio presentation that executes every sonic whim with care. The score from Chanda Dancy along with the soundtrack conjures the appropriate tone for the film with solid fidelity. Dialogue is presented clearly without ever being overshadowed by any of the parallel sonic elements. The mix brings this film to life with the perfect engagement of all the channels. Sounds are deftly rendered with precise directionality from the more intense scenes to the dialogue-driven scenes filled with subtle inflections. The low end complements with some texture when it calls for it. Warner Bros. has done a great job with this one. An array of optional subtitles are provided.

Special Features

There are no special features provided on this disc.

Final Thoughts

Blink Twice is a pretty confident directorial debut from Zoë Kravitz that shows a style that many filmmakers have to grow into over several movies. The narrative does not pull any punches as it gamely tackles horrific depictions of sexual violence that act as a proxy for the fear many women feel in the current state of society. While the themes are broached effectively, the pacing is a bit uneven with things feeling repetitive before the truth starts poking through the cracks. Some of the issues are forgiven with the utilization of the talented ensemble who make even mundane moments engaging in some way. It has issues, but this movie is worth seeking out if you believe you can handle the sensitive content. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released a Blu-Ray featuring a terrific A/V presentation but nothing in the way of special features. Recommended

Blink Twice is currently available to purchase on Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital.

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.

Disclaimer: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.