BeforeRyan Reynoldsreturns as the Merc With the Mouth in next year’sDeadpool, fans can check out the actor delving into the riverboat gambling underworld in the critically-acclaimed indieMississippi Grind, which is currently available onBlu-rayandDVDfromLionsgate Home Entertainment. If you haven’t had a chance to pick up this drama quite yet, we have an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette, whereRyan Reynoldsdiscusses how he wanted to work with directorsAnna BodenandRyan Fleck(Half Nelson,It’s Kind of a Funny Story). We also hear from the filmmakers and co-starBen Mendelsohn, who offer plenty of praise forRyan Reynoldsand how he works on the set.
Two friends go for broke in the high-risk world of gambling whenMississippi Grindarrives onBlu-ray(plus Digital HD) andDVD(plus Digital) from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. StarringRyan ReynoldsandBen Mendelsohn,Mississippi Grindis a thrilling road trip down the Mississippi river as two men lay it all out for the chance to win the prize of a lifetime. Written and directed by the Indie Spirit Award nominees team ofAnna BodenandRyan Fleck(Best Feature,Half Nelson, 2007), the film premiered at the 2015 SundanceFilm Festivaland was released theatrically by A24 Films.
Down-on-his-luck gambler Gerry (Ben Mendelsohn) and his hot‐streak buddy Curtis (Ryan Reynolds) hit the road for New Orleans, on the hunt for the big payday. On riverboats and racetracks they chase women and thrills-before risking it all in the wager of their lives.Mississippi Grindincludes a behind-the-scenes featurette and will be available onBlu-rayandDVDfor the suggested retail price of $24.98 and $19.99, respectively.
The supporting cast includesSienna Miller,Alfre Woodard,Analeigh Tipton, Yvonne Landry, Anthony Howard, Jayson Warner Smith, Kerry Cahill, Jane McNeill, Jason Shaffette, P.J. Marshall andStephanie Honore.Mississippi Grindonly earned $130,000 during its theatrical run this fall, but it was only released in 46 theaters. The film was widely beloved by critics, though, earning an 89% “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Take a look at some of the behind-the-scenes action on thegamblingdramaMississippi Grind, before picking up your own copy onBlu-rayandDVD. The film was honored yesterday by the National Board of Review as one of the Top 10 Independent Films of 2015, alongside critical favorites such asEx Machina,It FollowsandCop Car. Will you roll the dice withMississippi Grindand pick up this new release onBlu-rayorDVD?
