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MEAN GUNS

Label: MVD Rewind Collection.

Physical Media Release Date: 04/09/24.

Form of Release: Blu-ray + DVD.

SYNOPSIS:

The world's most dangerous criminals are summoned to a new prison on the eve before its grand opening by Moon (Ice-T, New Jack City), the ruthless leader of the world's most powerful crime syndicate. Chaos ensues when weapons and ammunition are passed around and the group, including Lou (Christopher Lambert, Highlander) begin their fight to survive. The last three men standing by midnight have been promised $10,000,000 in cash by Moon, who watches from his surveillance camera as gunfire and bodies fly. Rivalries develop between friends and the lines of loyalty are crossed as each criminal attempts to outwit, outrun and outlive the other in the action packed game of elimination. 

For the first time ever on Blu-ray in North America! Directed by Albert Pyun (Cyborg, Nemesis) with an all-star cast including Ice-T, Christopher Lambert, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Thom Matthews and Yuji Okumoto. From Star Wars: The Last Jedi executive producer Tom Karnowski.

THE RT SCORES:

Mean Guns has the following scores: 

  • Audience Score: 52% 

  • Critical Score: N/A

REASONS TO WATCH: 

"Christopher Lambert and Michael Halsey put in good performances as their respective characters." - Horror Cult Films

"Mean Guns is vastly superior in general: this dynamic bullet ballet is Pyun's crowning achievement and a perfect slice of VHS-era entertainment that warrants a place in the Top 5 of every enthusiast, student, and disciple of straight-to-video filmmaking." - The Schlock Pit.com

"The story is merely an excuse for unending gunplay and giddy violence and Pyun rises to the occasion, executing everything from riotous free-for-alls to elaborate chases to western-style standoffs..." - Stream on Demand

THE BONUS FEATURES:

  • Audio Commentary from Director Albert Pyun

  • Introduction by Director Albert Pyun (HD, 00:39)

  • NEW! Interview with Producer Gary Schmoeller (HD, 28:57)

  • NEW! Interview with Executive Producer Paul Rosenblum (HD, 23:41)

  • NEW! Interview with Composer Anthony Riparetti (HD, 18:31)

  • Original Theatrical Trailer

CAST AND CREW

  • Director: Albert Pyun.

  • Written by: Andrew Witham. 

  • Producer: Tom Karnowski / Gary Schmoeller.

  • Executive Producer: Paul Mitchell Rosenblum.

  • Associate Producer: Darren B. Turbow.

  • Line Producer: Christopher Bates.

  • Director of Photography: George Mooradian.

  • Composer: Anthony Riparetti.

  • Editor: Ken Morrisey.

  • Cast: Christopher Lambert / Ice-T / Michael Halsey / Deborah Van Valkenburgh.

 

Runtim

Approx. 110 minutes.

MPAA

R.

Original Release Year 

1997.

 

Video

Codec: MPEG-4 MVC
Resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1

Audio 

English: LPCM 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)

Subtitles

English SDH

 

Discs

Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD-50)

 

Digital

N/A

Packaging

  • Reversible artwork

  • Collectible Mini-Poster

  • Limited Edition Slipcover (*FIRST PRESSING ONLY)

 

Playback

2K Blu-ray: Region A 

OUR VERDICT:

+ AUDIO COMMENTARY
+ BONUS FEATURES x6

+ COLLECTABLE EXTRAS

+ FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY

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