Step Into Liquid Blu-ray

This film’s stunning footage of huge curling waves sadly lacks the crispness and color saturation of other Blu-ray releases, with grain dotting many scenes. Perhaps this was by choice, but it’s a shame the film’s amazing shots (filmed in Super 16mm and 24P HD video) are not more dynamic in high-definition. Still, Step Into Liquid is a fun, inspirational documentary for anyone even slightly interested in the culture that is surfing. The extras package offers pretty much the same roster as the 2004 DVD, except that earlier version has a second disc with a videogame and other interactive features. Too bad these DVD-ROM bonuses weren’t upgraded for Blu-ray.

Shelf Talk: Step Into Liquid’s fans will be stoked to get this high-def version. Director Dana Brown’s latest surfing flick, Highwater, is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in August.