FOX has released “GULLIVER’S TRAVELS” on blu-ray and blu-ray3d. Jack Black stars as Lemuel Gulliver, a mail room employee going nowhere in his job. Likeable enough, Lemuel doesn’t have any motivation, as evidenced by a new employee getting a promotion within hours on the job!  Although he’s attracted to Darcy, a higher up in his company, he hasn’t had the nerve to ask her out. When he’s finally about to, his nerves get the worst of him and Darcy ends up giving him his first writing assignment instead.  Plagiarizing the editorial from online, Darcy is fooled into giving him a real assignment, …adventuring to and writing about the Bermuda Triangle!

Soon enough, while traveling there, a storm appears, and Lemuel wakes up in Lilliput, a land of tiny people whom are amazed at his size. They’re also amazed by his stories to them, wherein he paints himself as an extremely important person in his world.

While modern day special effects, a decent budget and cast should have allowed for some witty banter and ideas, this “GULLIVER’S TRAVELS” lacks any of the imagination found in the Swift novel, let alone its political satire. Worse, it’s not half as imaginative or entertaining as the vastly superior “THREE WORLDS OF GULLIVER,” from SONY.  Just the size difference alone, offers opportunities for great gags, but they’re not found here!  The first 30 minutes or so isn’t bad, but much of what follows will tire young and old.

FOX has provided a blu-ray 3d release as well as a regular blu-ray release. While originally disappointed at not being able to receive review product for the “3d version,” upon seeing the 2d version, it’s safe to assume nothing is missed!

The image is generally as flat and one dimensional as the story!  Colors are solid, and the exotic location imagery benefits greatly from detail as well. Blacks are inky, allowing for impressive detail in darker scenes. Still, however, depth is minimal throughout. Since this was only transferred to 3d after shooting and not originally conceived in 3d, this lack of depth speaks volumes about its 3d potential and limitations.

FOX has provided a DTS-HD MA 5.1 mix. While not an aggressive mix, surrounds are effective when utilized, and the dynamic range is consistently impressive. Music, effects and dialogue are well balanced. It’s a good mix, but far short of reference quality.

FOX has included a variety of extras, including featurettes including cast and crew reflections, a look at the creation of the “war dance,” deleted scenes(forgettable)in 1080p, a gag reel(too short)in 1080p and more.  Add a dvd and digital copy, and if there are “any” die-hard fans of the film, what’s offered may be worthwhile to them.