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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Brandon Schaefer) was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
Established in 2000 and based in New York City, IFC Films is a leading U.S. distributor of independent film. Its unique distribution model makes independent films available to a national audience by releasing them in theaters as well as on VOD. Partnered with OCN Distribution, IFC will release new titles on home video and revisit past favorites in brand new editions, with many making their HD physical media debuts.
The true story of the meteoric rise & catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone, BlackBerry is a whirlwind ride through a ruthlessly competitive Silicon Valley at breakneck speeds.
directed by: Matt Johnson starring: Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Cary Elwes 2023 / 120 min / 2.00:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1
Additional info:
2-Disc Region A Blu-ray
Two presentations of the film: the 120 minute theatrical cut and BlackBerry: The Limited Series, a 136 minute extended presentation as aired on AMC+
Audio Commentary with director/co-writer Matt Johnson and editor Curt Lobb
Audio Commentary with Matt Johnson, producer/co-writer Matt Miller, executive producer/composer Jay McCarrol, associate producer/cinematographer Jared Raab and production designer Adam Belanger
Audio Commentary with former RIM engineer Matthias Wand
The Crew of Blackberry featurette
Scoring Blackberry with composer Jay McCarrol
Editing Blackberry with editor Curt Lobb
Cinematography of Blackberry with cinematographer Jared Raab
Directing Blackberry with director Matt Johnson
Locations of Blackberry featurette
Animatics of Blackberry featurette
Blooper reel
Theatrical trailer
Booklet with new writing by filmmaker BenDavid Grabinski
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.890244 / 5 from 82 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
BlackBerry is a highly acclaimed film that delves into the rise and fall of the world's first smartphone. Customers praised its engaging storytelling, strong cast, and immersive atmosphere. The Blu-ray includes special features like audio commentaries, featurettes, and a blooper reel, enhancing the viewing experience.
"The movie absolutely rules, the artwork and slipcover is also chefs kiss." — Dillon H.
"Really stoked I got to snag the slipcover to one of my favorite movies." — Jason L.
"Great movie good blu-ray" — Ola S.
Reviews
Matt Johnson clicks
"Who knew a movie about making a product could be so fun. I saw BlackBerry before I knew about Nirvanna TheBand The Show. . . So I at first I was a little taken out by him in this movie. But after I saw NirvannaTBTS The Movie (5⭐), I went back and got into the series and now come full circle to really appreciating his Canadian sensibilities. This Blu-ray package is loaded with extras including 3 commentaries and 2 cuts of the movie and lots of BTS features. Well with the price of admission here."
— Steven A. (5/5)
Matt Johnson Delivers Again
"BlackBerry is a fast-paced, sharply written look at the rise and fall of one of tech’s most influential companies. Glenn Howerton steals the show with a high-strung, explosive performance that adds real energy to the story. It’s both funny and a little tragic, capturing how quickly innovation can spiral when ambition and ego take over."
— Shawn M. (5/5)
Now a Matt Johnson fan
"The Social Network, the film that popularized this kind of tech industry-centered biopic, is a seminal film of the 2010s, an ultimately nightmarish story about how a highly successful brand or website doesn't wash away the betrayals and sacrifices taken to reach the top. Steve Jobs five years later was an almost impressionistic portrait of a man whose alienation from the people around him is more driven by the desire of perfectionism, arguably more humanist than Fincher's film. BlackBerry is a study of the combined forces of bunch of nerds and a hotheaded investor getting lucky, only to take desperate measures to keep the pace in the mobile phone race, only for everything to crumble by a mixture of immaturity, fraud, and the iPhone. All three of these movies are great in their own ways but Matt Johnson nails the tragicomedy of the circumstances that doomed the BlackBerry brand. I have not yet seen Nirvana the Band the Show, although much of my mutuals are loving the new movie, but consider me hooked by him after this."
— Andrew H. (4/5)
Worth watching
"An interesting biopic of a phone that was once loved. If you like Matt Johnsons style directing, I'd highly recommend watching it. This blu ray has an extended cut that I'm looking forward watching."
— Jesse M. (5/5)
Give it a shot!
"Instantly bought this one! Desperately needed a release, and it got a great one! One of the best biopics of the last decade!"
— Matt F. (5/5)
Pretty much the Canadian Social
"Pretty much the Canadian Social Network. Really enjoyed this movie and even though I had the previous Canadian release, I had to grab this for the extended TV version of the film."
— Kyle C. (4/5)
Awesome!
"A really funny and very good movie. I had already seen it in streaming, and it was a no-brainer. Had to get it. I enjoyed it a lot during the second viewing. Great performances, a very particular film making style which gets you right into the situations, and a lot of rhythm. The extras are also very interesting: especially the interview with the director, where he explaines how much unplanned stuff ended up being part of the movie. Highly recommended."
— DARIO T. (5/5)
Finally on Blu-Ray
"This was an instant all-time favorite for me upon first viewing and it broke my heart that it went so long without a Blu-ray release in the US. Thankfully IFC and VS have fixed this, and not only is it finally on Blu-ray, but it was 2 different cuts of the film! This is a really nice release of Blackberry."
— Matthew F. (5/5)
BlackBerry
"BlackBerry (2023), directed by Matt Johnson, is a sharp, fast-talking rise-and-fall story that captures the chaotic energy of the early tech boom with surprising humor and bite. Centered on the partnership between the socially awkward innovator played by Jay Baruchel and the ruthlessly driven executive portrayed by Glenn Howerton, the film thrives on the tension between idealism and ambition. Johnson keeps the pacing brisk and the tone slightly unhinged, mirroring the volatile startup culture it depicts, while Howerton’s performance in particular injects the film with a manic, almost terrifying intensity. Rather than treating its subject with nostalgic reverence, BlackBerry leans into the absurdity and inevitability of its downfall, making it as much a character study as a corporate chronicle—funny, anxious, and quietly tragic all at once."
— Neal L. (5/5)
Terrific Film From Matt Johnson
"You wouldn't expect a film about Canada's flagship smartphone line to be interesting and wildly entertaining, yet here we are. Especially recommend if you're a NTBTS fan, but you'll enjoy it regardless."
— Zakaria S. (5/5)
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