The Bottom Line
Anyone thinking of possibly going on vacation to Brazil shouldn't watch Turistas. Starring Josh Duhamel, Melissa George, and Olivia Wilde, this frightening tale of American tourists trapped in a foreign country is incredibly scary and a great way to psyche yourself out of ever leaving home.
Pros
- Great cast elevates the film above the norm
- For those into blood, Turistas supplies lots of gruesome scenes
Cons
- Bonus features were not made available to review
Description
- Deleted scenes and alternate ending
- Commentary track
- Behind the scenes featurettes
- DVD Release Date: March 27, 2007
Guide Review - Turistas Unrated DVD Review
Josh Duhamel (Las Vegas) stars as a concerned older brother who accompanies his sister on what's supposed to be a fun-filled vacation in Brazil. Instead, their relaxing vacation transforms into a horrible nightmare after their tour bus leaves them stranded on a remote Brazilian beach.
Waking up after a night of partying with the locals, the tourists discover they've been robbed and have no means of getting out of the area. When one of the men they'd been partying with offers to help, they're led to an even more remote jungle where events unfold none of the travelers could ever have imagined in their worst nightmares.
The Bonus Features
Unfortunately I'm unable to rate the quality of the extra features on the Turistas DVD. The copy Fox Home Entertainment sent out for review only included the unrated film and a single bonus feature: "The Bloody Truth: The Special Effects of Turistas."
