This special limited edition deluxe magnet box + slipcover set (designed by JJ Harrison), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 10,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
When a family of telekinetic extraterrestrials dying on a parched planet are vacuumed into a NASA rover and transplanted to Earth, they inadvertently become literal illegal aliens, on the run from the United States government! As his sister, mother, and father escape into the strangely familiar world of the surrounding desert, the youngest of the group becomes lost, eventually sneaking into the home of a wheelchair-bound middle schooler named Eric. At first unsure of what to make of the pint-sized space creature, Eric and his older brother Mike are quickly smitten and name their new alien friend, Mac (short for Mysterious Alien Creature). While Mac adjusts quickly to life on Earth, soon gaining a love for popular soft drink brands and fast food restaurants, he remains desperate to reunite with his family. But when gun-toting government agents track him down, Eric and Mike save Mac from capture and hit the road, hoping to help him find his family before it’s too late.
One of the most baffling, beloved, and jaw-droppingly weird sci-fi films of the 1980s, director and co-writer Stewart Raffill’s (Tammy & the T-Rex) MAC & ME has gained legions of fans across the universe. From its unforgettably strange aliens to its legendary fast-food-restaurant-set dance party, and its plentiful and oft discussed product placement, all set to a remarkable swelling score by two-time Academy Award® nominee Alan Silvestri (Forrest Gump), this frequently heartfelt and always hilarious cult classic explodes onto 4K UHD from Vinegar Syndrome Ultra, newly scanned and restored from its 35mm original camera negative exclusively for this release and jam packed with brand new extras.
directed by: Stewart Raffill
starring: Christine Ebersole, Jonathan Ward, Jade Calegory, Lauren Stanley,
Tina Caspary, Vinnie Torrente
1988 / 99 min / 1.85:1 / English Stereo
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Overall rating: 4.798913 / 5 from 368 reviews.
Mac and Me, a limited edition deluxe magnet box set, includes a 4K UHD Blu-ray, a 40-page book, and reversible sleeve artwork. Praised for its quality, packaging, and transfer, this release offers a new commentary track, featurettes, and interviews. Opinions on the film vary, but the product is highly regarded for its presentation and extras.
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"I own this on vhs and have the Shout Factory bluray but this edition beats them all. I haven't watched the bonus features yet, but they look great. I'm especially excited for the new interview with Tony award-winning actress Christina Ebersole. As always, the VSU box and packaging are of the highest quality. The family portraiture that graces it is amusing. Great job VS! A release for the history books."
"A shameless ripoff of E. T. and a textbook of example of product placement and advertising (Coca Cola & McDonalds). But, I love this film. Great one to watch on a lazy weekend afternoon. Great score, and practical effects, with an enjoyable story with some funny and heartfelt moments. A nice 4k restoration and release from VS."
"For my full detailed review of Mac and Me, see my entry on Letterboxd: @M4N14K Once you think of the aliens as having buttholes for mouths it can’t be unseen. I viewed this film on the Mac and Me Vinegar Syndrome ULTRA 4K Limited Edition physical media release and it is the same great premium level of packaging and presentation that you’ve come to expect from the special releases of this boutique label. No other brand beats Vinegar Syndrome at the cardboard game and this great slipcover is no exception to the consistently fantastic artwork and component quality this company produces. Why Mac and Me got such an incredible treatment is beyond my comprehension but I’m definitely here for it!"
"Mac and Me is a charming family adventure that embraces its heartfelt optimism and playful sense of fun. Its colorful characters and lighthearted tone give the film a uniquely endearing personality that has earned it lasting cult appeal. It’s a nostalgic, feel-good movie that reminds viewers not to underestimate the power of kindness, friendship, and imagination."
"Still one of the strangest, funniest, most baffling family sci-fi movies of the 80s. The alien designs, the product-placement madness, the sincere kid-adventure heart, it all somehow becomes part of the charm. The 4K restoration is way nicer than a movie this ridiculous has any right to receive. Peak cult comfort food."
"I absolutely love this movie from my childhood, such a wonderfully odd curveball for the VSU line. As always, the VSU packaging art is such high quality."
"A great 1980's vibes movie that just hits with nostalgia. The VSU treatment looks great! Glad to have this in my collection."
"The restoration is exceptionally sharp. The HDR/Dolby Vision pass brings out much richer colors and reveals hidden textures in the costumes, desert landscapes, and alien puppets without losing the natural film grain"
"Amazing Vin Syn release!! Presentation is awesome and it’s a classic blast to the past! I love this to the moon and back!! Mac needs more love!!"
"Originally I wanted to see this because it had a reputation as being a silly film which is full of blatant advertising. Which is actually true, but it's also very sincere. Somehow it's able to be both stupid and moving in places, with some decent effects and really well shot scenes. The score was also quite something. I can't say it's a favourite, but I actually prefer it to ET (particularly that dreadful anniversary version with all the terrible CGI!). Well worth a watch."
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