7.4 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
While Benny's father is busy working and his mother is occupied with friends, Benny discover a wonderful world in his own bathtub.
Starring: Jesper Klein, Peter Belli, Otto Brandenburg, Jytte AbildstrømForeign | 100% |
Short | 15% |
Animation | 11% |
Musical | 2% |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Adventure | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.67:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.66:1
Danish: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (locked)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
A little boy’s imagination goes wild in 1971’s “Benny’s Bathtub,” a Danish animated short from directors Jannik Hastrup and Flemming Quist Moller. The picture is a freeform viewing experience about the ways of childhood, exploring the high adventure of the mind and the dismissive ways of adults. While it has every opportunity to be oppressive, “Benny’s Bathtub” remains playful and, at times, surreal, following a specific tone of inspiration to have some fun with musical numbers and strange encounters, but also touch on the liberty of youth during its most magical years.
The AVC encoded image (1.67:1 aspect ratio) presentation for "Benny's Bathtub" is "restored from the original camera negative," with "Blu-ray authoring by David Mackenzie of Fidelity in Motion." While a scrappy animated project, the viewing experience is wonderfully warm and colorful, supported by a fantasy journey that explores various hues of the sea. Primaries are distinct on creatures and clothing, offering rich blue waters and bright red swim trunks. More psychedelic stretches are equally vivid. Animation textures are retained, capturing a feel for the artistry. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is nicely resolved. Source is in good condition.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix offers a straightforward understanding of dialogue exchanges, which retain comfortable clarity. Musical moods are secure, with decent instrumentation and vocals, and scoring supports with balance. Sound effects are appreciable.
"Benny's Bathtub" is a loose viewing experience, but an interesting one, brought to life through wonderful animated imagery, giving the picture a pleasing handmade look that also utilizes photo backgrounds. There are lively character designs and charming voicework, and the feature's more questionable creative ideas add to all the appealing weirdness. And, at the center of it all, is a charming appreciation for imagination and its unique power during childhood, taking kids anywhere they want to go.
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