Rating summary
| Movie |  | 3.5 |
| Video |  | 4.5 |
| Audio | | 4.5 |
| Extras |  | 1.5 |
| Overall | | 3.5 |
Coma Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Randy Miller III September 15, 2020
Released alongside the standard Blu-ray early last
month, MPI Media Group also offers a Steelbook edition of Nikita Argunov's visually impressive sci-fi thriller Coma. Although all of the on-disc
content is exactly the same, this is an appealing variant for packaging collectors that suits the film's atmosphere very well. At the time of this review,
it's also priced very similar to the standard edition which makes it a very low-risk upgrade and a decent blind buy.
For a synopsis of the film, please see my review of the
standard Blu-ray.
Coma Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
For an evaluation of the 1080p transfer, please see my review of the standard Blu-ray.
Coma Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
For an evaluation of DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio (available in the original Russian or an English dub), please see my review of the standard Blu-ray. Much like that disc, two English
subtitle tracks are also included: SDH for the dub, and standard subs for a literal translation of the original Russian.
Coma Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
This Blu-ray's extras are identical to the standard Blu-ray, with the only difference being the
outer packaging.
- Steelbook Packaging - Featuring different key artwork than the standard edition, this Steelbook variant nonetheless has a
very similar visual vibe -- it's a composite group shot of the main cast standing in front of a dizzying backdrop of the dreamworld, but one that more
clearly highlights protagonist Viktor (AKA "Architect", played by Rinal Mukhametov) and features the noticeable landmark of Big Ben, a large and
intimidating Reaper (oil-like monster), and a more greenish-blue color scheme. The back cover prominently features group leader Phantom (Anton
Pampushny) set against a flat silver background, and the inner print follows suit with full paneled images of group members Fly (Lyubov Aksyonova)
and Yan (Konstantin Lavronenko,
The Return). The outer case has a
nice metallic sheen but with a slight matte finish that resists fingerprints.
Coma Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
Though it cribs several ideas from established Hollywood productions (and falls victim to a few of their clichés and trappings in the process),
Coma is an ambitious import that fans of potent, effects-heavy sci-fi and psychological thrillers should enjoy. MPI's Blu-ray serves up a decent
amount of support including great A/V specs and a few short extras. It's a nice upgrade from the standard Blu-ray at its current price point and a
recommended blind buy.
