We’ve just received information regarding the UK DVD and Blu-ray release of Ben Wheatley’s explosive Free Fire, which arrives on the home formats in August.
Free Fire is an explosive love letter to the action genre and features an outstanding ensemble cast including Brie Larson, Armie Hammer, Cillian Murphy, Sharlto Copley, Jack Reynor, Michael Smiley, Sam Riley, Noah Taylor, Enzo Cilenti and Babou Ceesay. Set in a derelict warehouse, it’s a thrilling arms deal gone wrong. Produced by Andy Starke, written by Amy Jump and Ben Wheatley. The film is executive produced by Martin Scorsese.
Justine (Brie Larson) has brokered a meeting in a deserted warehouse between two Irishmen (Cillian Murphy, Michael Smiley) and a gang led by Vernon (Sharlto Copley) and Ord (Armie Hammer) who are selling them a stash of guns. But when shots are fired in the handover, a heart stopping game of survival ensues.
Ben Wheatley is the critically acclaimed and award-winning British director of Down Terrace, Kill List, Sightseers, A Field in England, High-Rise and Free Fire. He has also directed notable TV shows (including ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Modern Toss’), adverts and idents, animated shorts and Internet viral ads. Initially a short filmmaker and animator, Wheatley gained a cult following for his work online.
Disc extras include: Audio commentary with Ben Wheatley, Cillian Murphy and Jack Reynor, ‘Making of Free Fire’ featurette and nterviews with cast and crew.
Free Fire will be available to download from July 31st, and on DVD & Blu-Ray from August 7th.
