6.5 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
A nightclub singer seeks refuge with gay nuns on dope in a Madrid convent.
Starring: Julieta Serrano, Marisa Paredes, Mary Carrillo, Carmen Maura, Lina CanalejasForeign | 100% |
Drama | 89% |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Spanish: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Spanish: LPCM Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region B (locked)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 2.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Pedro Almodovar's "Dark Habits" a.k.a. "Entre tinieblas" (1983) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of StudioCanal. The supplemental features on this release include a new featurette with cast and crew interviews and filmed introduction by critic Jose Arroyo. In Spanish, with imposed English subtitles for the main feature. Region-B "locked".
Strange habits
Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Pedro Almodovar's Dark Habits arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of StudioCanal.
Dark Habits is one of a number of different films from Pedro Almodovar that have been recently restored in 2K by French label TF1. This release is sourced from a brand new master and the film looks the best it ever has. (Direct comparisons with the old DVD release from Wellspring are absolutely pointless as the gap in quality between the DVD release and the Blu-ray release is simply gigantic).
Generally speaking, depth and especially fluidity are now as good as one can expect them to be. Close-ups typically look wonderful and even in areas where light is somewhat restricted definition remains excellent. Density is very pleasing, but I must mention that there are a few bits here and there where minor fluctuations are noticeable. There are no traces of compromising digital work there; it appears that some sort of natural deterioration is responsible for the drop in density. (You can compare screencaptures #1 and 10 with screencaptures 11 and 12). Excluding the density fluctuations, grain is typically very well exposed and resolved. There are no traces of problematic sharpening adjustments. Colors stable, very healthy, and natural. Finally, there are no serious stability issues to report in our review. (Note: This is a Region-B "locked" Blu-ray release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-B or Region-Free player in order to access its content).
There are two standard audio tracks on this Blu-ray release: Spanish LPCM 1.0 and Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. Imposed English subtitles are provided for the main feature. (They cannot be turned off via the main menu or with the remote control).
I viewed the film with the Spanish LPCM 1.0. track. The audio has been fully remastered and it immediately shows. The sounds is very clean and crisp, and there are no balance issues to report. It is easy to tell that manual work has also been done to remove all age-related imperfections.
I've looked at a couple of the films in The Almodovar Collection and my initial impressions are that TF1's restorations will make fans of the Spanish director's work very happy. These films, Dark Habits included, have never looked this good before. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
(Still not reliable for this title)
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