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This special limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Sister Hyde) is limited to 1,200 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Music Box Selects is a brand new home video library from the revered independent film distribution company Music Box Films which is dedicated to curating a diverse repertoire of films and television from around the world. The Music Box Selects line will consist of blu-ray debuts of catalog titles and home video premieres, all of which will adhere to the quality and diversity that fans have come to expect from the Music Box name. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
Scotland, 1994. John and Spanner are best mates with a shared love for electronic dance music, and polar opposites destined for wildly different futures. Straight-laced Johnno (Cristian Ortega) is leaving town for a middle-class life with his mother and cop step-dad Robert, while Spanner (Lorn Macdonald) is facing a dead-end with his unhinged criminal brother Fido. When they learn of an unsanctioned underground rave, they decide to break out for one last crazy night together. Set against the backdrop of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act of 1994, which banned gatherings featuring music with “repetitive beats” across the UK, Beats is a universal story of friendship, rebellion, and the irresistible power of music.
directed by: Brian Welsh starring: Cristian Ortega, Lorn Macdonald, Laura Fraser, Brian Ferguson 2019 / 102 min / 1.85:1 / English 5.1 DTS-HD MA
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
New Feature Commentary with director Brian Welsh and writer Kieran Hurley
Scotland 1994: The Making of Beats • Evolution of a Poster Gallery
Photo Gallery
Theatrical trailer
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Overall rating: 4.362319 / 5 from 69 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This limited edition slipcover for the film 'Beats' is highly praised for its fantastic packaging, artwork, and comprehensive audio commentary. The film itself is celebrated for its great performances, excellent soundtrack, and engaging story of friendship and rebellion set against the backdrop of the 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act in Scotland.
"Great coming of age rebellion movie with a stellar drum and bass soundtrack." — Ron S.
"Excellent release, packaging and artwork." — James R.
"Great soundtrack and film!" — Kyle B.
Reviews
Beats
"Looks good incredible cinematography"
— Jordan B. (5/5)
90s rave nostalgia
"Super fun movie with great music and awesome 90s rave atmosphere. Loved it."
— Jon B. (5/5)
Awesome
"Endearing coming of age story set to 90's rave culture. What's not to love?"
— Oscar M. (4/5)
Hardcore
"If you enjoy EDM, you should definitely watch this film. Great performances, beats and energy throughout the picture. Pretty solid slipcover as well."
— Brett C. (4/5)
Pick it Up
"This was a movie that wasn't on my radar, so I'm glad I was able to hear about it through the VS website. Awesome time capsule, and a great AV presentation too."
— Eddie G. (5/5)
Dazed and Confused for the
"Dazed and Confused for the electronic scene. I am a huge fan of these films that take place across one night. Characters are likeable and fun to watch. Not a huge amount of extras but what’s there is good."
— Kyle C. (4/5)
Scottish Y Tu Mama Tambien
"This is Scottish Y Tu Mama Tambien. Not a bad comparison when Y Tu Mama Tambien is one of my favorites. Beats with euphoric to watch. Glad to own the slip."
— Ricardo M. (5/5)
Beats
"A fun watch with some likeable characters. The soundtrack is the real star of this movie though!"
— Charles S. (4/5)
Excellent soundtrack
"Excellent soundtrack and transfer! Uk techno ftw"
— Adrian M. (5/5)
wonderful
"between this and Divinity, VS has some quite excellent Steven Soderbergh executive productions"
— Alex S. (5/5)
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