Eurotrip, presented on DVD in an aspect ratio of approximately 1.85:1 with 16X9 enhancement, delivers a visually sharp and clear experience. This single-sided, double-layered disc showcases a transfer that mostly avoids common issues.
Sharpness is consistently strong throughout the film, providing excellent clarity from beginning to end. Minor softness occasionally appears, but it’s barely noticeable. Jagged edges and moiré effects are absent, though some subtle edge enhancement is visible at times. Print flaws are minimal, with only a speck or two detected.
The film’s palette is warm and natural, reproduced faithfully on this DVD. Colors consistently appear lively and vibrant, free from murkiness or bleeding. Tones are tight and well-defined, contributing to the rich visual experience. Blacks are deep and solid, while even low-light scenes remain clear and well-delineated. Overall, Eurotrip on DVD offers visuals that are just shy of perfect, delivering a largely excellent presentation.
The Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack for Eurotrip is typical for a romantic comedy, prioritizing the front speakers. These speakers create a good sense of atmosphere and provide pleasing stereo imaging for the music. Effects remain primarily environmental and subtle. Surround channels offer minor support for music and effects, such as the sound of a train passing through a tunnel, but they are never particularly dynamic.
Audio quality is adequate but not exceptional. Speech generally sounds natural and firm, although occasional slight edginess is noticeable. Music is lively and bright, with good range and definition. Effects are clean and accurate, without distortion, though they don’t push the mix significantly. Bass is reasonably warm and tight but lacks deep range. In conclusion, Eurotrip‘s audio is decent but unremarkable.
Despite its modest profile, the Eurotrip DVD is packed with bonus features. It includes two audio commentaries, both featuring writers/directors Alec Berg, David Mandel, and Jeff Schaffer. The first is a “straight” commentary where they provide a screen-specific discussion. This track is genuinely informative and entertaining. They delve into casting, including how they secured guest stars, and the experiences of filming in Prague. They discuss script variations, differences between the script and the final cut, and additions made for the unrated version, which notably includes extended Euro Trip Nude scenes. Numerous amusing anecdotes from the production are shared, making this a highly engaging commentary.
The second commentary is a “Party Along” track with Mandel, Schaffer, and Berg again, but this time they incorporate a drinking game. Whenever drinking, nudity, or swearing occurs in the movie, they take a drink. Given Eurotrip‘s content, this results in near-constant imbibing, especially when the euro trip nude scenes appear.
Inspired by the Cannibal! The Musical commentary, where participants became famously drunk, these guys don’t get quite as intoxicated but are clearly relaxed by the end, even ordering pizza during the recording. While some topics overlap with the first commentary, a surprising amount of new material is covered. They offer trivia and behind-the-scenes stories, maintaining a fun and interesting dynamic, making this another entertaining and worthwhile commentary, particularly for those interested in the euro trip nude aspects and the unrated cut.
A Gag Reel, lasting five minutes and 28 seconds, presents typical outtakes and silliness, but also includes some behind-the-scenes pranks, adding a slightly different dimension.
Deleted Scenes offer 13 cut sequences totaling 18 minutes and nine seconds. Most of these scenes expand on existing elements in the movie and include some valuable additions. Highlights include the full “Hapi Jus” commercial and an extended scene of humiliation for an arrogant French waiter, which, while funny, was deemed too long for the final film. These deleted scenes often feature content that pushes the boundaries of the theatrical release, hinting at even more risqué humor and potentially more euro trip nude moments that fans of the unrated version would appreciate.
These clips can be viewed with or without commentary from Mandel, Berg, and Schaffer. Appearing somewhat tired from their previous commentaries, they are more subdued here but still provide relevant information, explaining why scenes were cut and offering other insights.
The Alternate Ending, running two minutes and 42 seconds, concludes the movie with a less upbeat tone than the theatrical release. This clip also includes optional commentary from the trio, who discuss the reasons for reshooting the ending and opting against this version.
Two indexes are included: one for the movie’s 10 “Nude Scenes” and another for the eight “Unrated Scenes.” These are useful additions, particularly for viewers interested in the euro trip nude content and the differences between the theatrical and unrated versions.
For deeper insight into the movie’s extended euro trip nude sequences, “Nude Beach Exposed,” a six-minute and 14-second featurette, examines the filming of that scene. It combines movie clips, behind-the-scenes footage, and comments from Mandel, Berg, Schaffer, and second AD Ben Howarth. While some interesting details emerge, the focus is heavily on the male nudity featured in the scene. Combined with frequent shots of penises, this featurette might be a one-time watch for most. (The reviewer humorously questions the phrase “male penises”).
“How to Pick a Director,” a 92-second piece, features Mandel, Berg, and Schaffer explaining how they decided who would receive director credit for Eurotrip. It includes the videotape of their selection process and is mildly interesting.
“Eurotrip Bootleg,” lasting three minutes and 39 seconds, shows Berg, Mandel, and Schaffer presenting clips from a bootleg DVD they purchased in New York, accompanied by their commentary. It’s largely inconsequential but somewhat amusing.
“The Music of Eurotrip” includes three elements. A sing-a-long version of “Scotty Doesn’t Know” with lyrics and a bouncing ball is provided. A video for the song is also included, essentially the sing-a-long version without the lyrics. Both primarily feature movie footage of the band, excluding other film elements like Cooper’s scenes. Finally, a short advertisement for the Eurotrip soundtrack is available.
The Photo Gallery contains 53 photos, all scenes from the movie and the production. While no behind-the-scenes photos are included, there are additional instances of nudity and appealing photos of Trachtenberg in revealing outfits. Production Notes offer valuable information about the film, providing a good overview of key aspects.
The Script section presents the complete text of the original draft, including many scenes and elements that were cut from the final film. This makes it engaging to read and explore abandoned characters, subplots, altered lines, and situations, offering a richer understanding of the creative process behind Eurotrip and potentially revealing more about the intended tone, including aspects related to euro trip nude content that might have been toned down.
Cast and Filmmakers provides standard biographies. DreamWorks offers extensive listings, including entries for actors Jacob Pitts, Scott Mechlowicz, Michelle Trachtenberg, Travis Wester, Jessica Boehrs, Lucy Lawless, Vinnie Jones, and Fred Armisen, as well as director/writer Jeff Schaffer, writers Alec Berg and Dave Mandel, producers, executive producers, composer, production designer, editor, director of photography, and costume designer. The bios are essentially annotated filmographies but are comprehensive.
The DVD begins with ads for Anchorman, Along Came Polly, Pitch Black, and Envy. Surprisingly, the Eurotrip trailer itself is not included, despite the disc’s extensive extras.
Despite initial expectations of a typical crass teen sex comedy, Eurotrip proves to be a surprisingly enjoyable and fun film. While elements of that genre are present, the movie is generally amusing and moderately clever. The DVD delivers solid picture quality, decent audio, and a remarkably rich collection of extras, especially for fans interested in the unrated version and the euro trip nude scenes. Eurotrip is a likable and generally entertaining movie that comes recommended.
Alt text: Eurotrip movie scene showcasing the comedic and adventurous spirit of the film, hinting at the wild euro trip and nude beach content.
Alt text: Eurotrip unrated DVD cover, highlighting the promise of extended scenes and euro trip nude content for mature audiences.
