D Films is releasing the pretty good Words and Pictures on Blu-ray today.  Although the screenplay is overly clichéd, Clive Owen and Juliette Binoch deliver a pair of good performances, and there are some nicely written scenes celebrating the importance of both forms of artistic expression.  We reviewed the film back on July 4th, and our overall consensus was:

“Although Words and Pictures feels a little long at 116 minutes and the story is sometimes melodramatic, the film boasts solid performances from Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche, and offers some nicely written discussions of art. **3/4 (out of 4)”

The Blu-ray includes commentary with director Fred Schepisi and a “behind the scenes” featurette.

Words and Pictures is 116 minutes and rated PG.

-John Corrado