Frank and Casper are more concerned with preservation than righting wrongs, though Frank realizes he might enjoy being a father after all. A climactic expedition to surprise Bo is about as sweet as Frank is going to get, and Klown ultimately reveals Bo is more astute than he first appears. Klown is a very funny movie that throws its young protagonist into the shark tank with two affable scoundrels.

THE BLU-RAY:

PICTURE:

The 1.85:1/1080p/AVC-encoded transfer looks very good. The image is clear and detailed - most of the film was shot with handheld cameras - and skin tones are accurate. Contrast is quite high due to the blinding outdoor light, but this never hinders the image's clarity. Black levels are good, and shadow detail is strong despite the digital source. There are no problems with aliasing, but some light edge enhancement pops up during the opening titles.

SOUND:

The Danish 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack is typical comedy fare, with clear dialogue and some decent ambient effects. The surrounds come to life during outdoor canoeing scenes, and the subwoofer responds to the tunes of a rock concert. The film's English subtitles are burnt in, but a Danish 5.1 Dolby Digital track is also available.

PACKAGING AND EXTRAS:

Image packages Klown in a clear Blu-ray case with reversible artwork and a booklet with revealing photos and parody posters. An insert provides a code to download a digital copy of the film. There are quite a few nice extras, too:

• Commentary with Director Mikkel Nørgaard and Stars Frank Hvam and Casper Christensen - All three men speak English for this breezy commentary. Hvam and Christensen joke around a lot, and the trio shares some interesting tales from the set.
• "It's a Jungle Down There:" Episode of Klown Television Series Written by Lars Von Trier (25:01/SD) - This funny episode of the Danish series involves Mia and Iben attending a women's sex seminar.
• Klown From Behind: The Making of Klown (41:50/HD) - This piece includes lengthy interviews with the principal cast and director, as well as footage shot at one of the film's premieres.
• Inside "Castello Alleycat" (3:53/HD) - These are extra scenes from the brothel used during the film's climax.
• Crafting "The Willie" (2:25/HD) - The make-up crew had to make a fake penis for one of the film's big gags. Crazy stuff.
• Alternate Opening Sequence (1:38/HD) - This scene was cut for another with Frank and Mia's arriving at the wedding.
• Deleted Scenes (13:28/HD) - Eight deleted scenes are included, some of which are extensions to shots already in the film.
• Outtake Reel (6:52/HD) - The cast cracks up in this lengthy gag reel.
• Trailers - This section includes the Danish Teaser Trailer (1:28/HD); Danish Theatrical Trailer (3:43/HD); U.S. Theatrical Red Band Trailer (2:06/HD); and U.S. Theatrical Green Band Trailer (1:58/HD).

FINAL THOUGHTS:

This follow-up to the Danish series of the same name is a hilariously distasteful road-trip comedy. Frank Hvam and Casper Christensen take a thirteen-year-old boy on a canoeing trip and show little parental restraint. Casper is set on visiting a famous brothel with international prostitutes, and Frank worries the trip will ruin his chances at raising a kid with his already annoyed girlfriend. This broad comedy is consistently funny, and proves less afraid to offend than stateside releases. Highly Recommended.

William lives in Burlington, North Carolina, and looks forward to a Friday-afternoon matinee.