7.3 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Zsolt Mohai, an eccentric shop window decorator in his 40s, drops by Anna Parádi on his wedding day, asking her to phone his bride Klára Horváth and call off the event. Drama, discussions and musical numbers ensue over topics like romance, loyalty, ambition, and settling for a family life in a modern day city.
Director: György KovásznaiForeign | 100% |
Drama | 27% |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Animation | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.37:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1
Hungarian: LPCM 2.0
English
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Writer/director Gyorgy Kovasznai offers an ambitious tale of doubt and fear in 1979’s “Bubble Bath.” He creates a musical that explores various experiences in life, with the Hungarian production also delivering surreal animation to help expand reality and permit the helmer to play with visual elasticity and artful intent. “Bubble Bath” doesn’t always come across as a feature fully prepared to fill 80 minutes of screen time, but Kovasznai has an outstanding creative approach for the project, which is impressively crafted and periodically energetic.
The AVC encoded image (1.37:1 aspect ratio) presentation for "Bubble Bath" is listed as "beautifully restored by the National Film Institute in Hungary," with "Blu-ray authoring by David Mackenzie of Fidelity in Motion." The viewing experience provides an inviting look at the animation achievements of the picture, with its surreal visuals and interesting textures. Detail is preserved, securing elements of style and technique, including some live-action additions. Color is lively, with clear primaries and more varied period hues. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is nicely resolved. Source is in good condition.
The 2.0 LPCM track delivers a mostly crisp listening event for "Bubble Bath." Some elements of age remain, but dialogue exchanges are nicely defined throughout. Musical moods are supported with clear instrumentation and vocals. Sound effects are also appreciable.
"Bubble Bath" gets into the thick of things with Anna, Klarika, and Zsolt, with the material exploring commitment in many forms, including potential parenthood, which remains an experience that weighs heavily on the groom. "Bubble Bath" is active, but it doesn't always feel dramatically involving, occasionally struggling to find a story to tell as more attention is placed on musical movements. The feature comes up a little short when dealing with the people involved in this triangle, but it remains triumphant as pure cinema, with Kovasznai using the potential of animation and song to deliver a unique understanding of human behavior.
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