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Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Coco Chanel attends the Paris premiere of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and is mesmerized, but the revolutionary work is booed by the enraged audience and a near riot ensues. Seven years later, now rich, respected and successful, Coco Chanel meets Stravinsky again - a penniless refugee living in exile in Paris after the Russian Revolution. The attraction between them is immediate and electric. Coco offers Stravinsky the use of her villa in Garches so that he will be able to work, and he moves in straight away, with his children and consumptive wife. And so a passionate, intense love affair between two creative giants begins...
Starring: Anna Mouglalis, Mads Mikkelsen, Natacha Lindinger, Elena Morozova, Radivoje BukvicDrama | 100% |
Romance | 57% |
Foreign | 49% |
Period | 29% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.34:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English, English SDH, French
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
BD-Live
Region A (locked)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 1.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
People are always afraid of what's new.
Who would have guessed that two movies featuring famous French fashionista Coco Chanel would find themselves lumped into the same category as
Deep Impact and Armageddon, Antz and A Bug's Life, and Mission to Mars and Red Planet? Such
is the unique relationship between Coco Before Chanel and Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky, two
pictures of incredibly similar subjects and styles, but end-of-the-world extravaganzas, cutesy CGI Family pictures, or Sci-Fi movies these are not. More
art house than multiplex, these cinematic retellings of Coco Chanel's story are crafted through the eyes of two European filmmakers and both prove
mesmerizingly-crafted and superbly-acted projects that bring into focus the woman behind the name that's as strong today as it was decades ago in a
century long since past but in an era that's succinctly captured in each film. Where Coco Before Chanel paints a portrait of a young nobody
who builds a fashion empire, Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky tells a story of the woman already in command of her life and fortune, focusing
here on a supposed sexual relationship with a fellow worldwide sensation, Russian Composer Igor Stravinsky.
Let's make love.
Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky delivers another dazzling 1080p transfer from Sony. The image captures a positively brilliant film-like texture, accentuated by a handsome veneer of natural film grain. Fine detail springs to life at a level that's undeniably satisfying and positively Blu-ray. Although the film is constructed of many darkened and texturally colder elements that emphasize blacks, grays, and dark blues, detail is never lacking anywhere in the transfer. Brighter colors, as they are visible in splashes throughout the picture, dazzle with pinpoint accuracy and a naturalism that commands the spotlight in every scene, not just because they stand apart from the picture's generally sterile appearance, but because Sony's extraordinarily filmic transfer captures them all with an effortlessness that's second-to-none. Black levels allow the finest of details to shine through in most scenes, though in several instances they dominate the frame or appear ever-so-slightly washed out. Fortunately, skin tones find a nice balance that's reflective of the film's slightly cold appearance while remaining free of any noticeable red or orange push. Sony's Blu-ray transfer of Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky replicates the look of film as well as any Blu-ray out there and it recalls the look and feel of another winner from Sony, An Education; it's proof-positive of Sony's commitment to crafting the finest Blu-ray presentations around.
Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky features a top-tier DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless soundtrack. Never mind that much of the film is sonically subdued; the track handles the many quieter moments with a command of the various environments around the movie, effortlessly recreating every space in which the action takes place. Atmospherics are strong throughout, whether seamless crowd noises as heard during the opening act or the natural ambience of Coco's country estate. The track delivers fantastic spacing and clarity during its several instrumental pieces, effortlessly conveying the power and precision of a full orchestra by creating a balanced and highly convincing atmosphere that delivers every note across the entire dynamic range with ease. Dialogue is smooth and center-focused, never lost underneath music or sound effects. It might not be the most memorable or action-packed lossless soundtrack, but Sony's Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky nevertheless dazzles with every passing moment.
Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky features a singular supplement of substance. The Making of 'Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky' (480p, 20:20) contains plenty of candid behind-the-scenes snippets that showcase the cast and crew mentally and verbally sorting out the picture's ideas as they prepare for filming. The piece also looks at the film's story, style, and themes, as well as delving into a few of the technical aspects behind the making of the movie. Also included is the film's trailer (1080p, 2:02) and additional 1080p trailers for Please Give, The Secret in Their Eyes, Coco Before Chanel, Micmacs, "The Pillars of the Earth," A Prophet, Mother and Child, Eat Pray Love, Animal Kingdom, Get Low, and Tommy.
Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky is a picture of contrasts between elegantly reserved visuals, tasteful settings, and seemingly honest characters set against the ravenous passions of two people involved in a torrid affair. The picture's contrasts are striking, and Director Jan Kounen handles the challenging material with a finesse and clarity of vision that would make his work the envy of all but the finest of filmmakers. Accentuated by stunning costume and set design, Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky is easily one of the best foreign language films of 2009 and the perfect follow-up to Coco Before Chanel. Sony's Blu-ray release of Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky features nearly faultless video and audio transfers, but the disc is disappointingly absent a more thorough assortment of extras. Fans who aren't interested in special features can buy with confidence.
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