8 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Dr. Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), who has a rather inconvenient and debilitating fear of blood moves from London to the picturesque village of Port Wenn Cornwall. Arrogant and socially awkward upon his arrival, Doc Martin has won over the hearts of the locals. This final series sees the Doc making efforts to overcome his phobia & beginning to question whether he made the right decision about resigning. He and Louisa have also welcomed a baby daughter, Mary Elizabeth, a sister for four-year-old James Henry.
Starring: Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice, Joe Absolom, John MarquezComedy | 100% |
Drama | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Three-disc set (3 BDs)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (locked)
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Has it really been ten seasons since surly, arrogant vascular surgeon Doctor Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes) developed a strange and sudden fear of blood, forcing him to retreat to the quaint little town of Portwenn as its sole general practitioner? Acorn TV's answer to medical shows captained by quirky but brilliant doctors (think of House, if the cantankerous genius moved to an idyllic seaside village), Doc Martin has worn its heart -- and its furrowed brow and dour frown -- on its sleeve for 78 episodes and, counting its feature length finale, two TV movies. Not too shabby for a series you may not have even heard of. If you've clicked on this review to figure out who or what Doc Martin even is, stop now and work your way back to the beginning. The show began releasing on Blu-ray in the States with Series 7, so you'll need to go digital (or by way of DVD), but there's enough charm, wit and humor awaiting to make the trip worth the investment. Might I direct you to Michael Reuben's excellent review of Series 7. If you're up to speed, though, read on; Doc Martin's final season is a satisfying one, sure to elicit laughs and tears from its faithful followers.
As my colleague Michael Rueben points out in his review of Series 7, Doc Martin continues to be shot on film, though the credits and the look of the final footage indicate digital color correction and post-production tinkering. That said, the series looks as crisp and striking as it ever has, with rich, warm colors, vivid primaries, lovely skintones and deep, filmic black levels. Contrast never falters either, lending the image welcome punch, even in its most humble moments. Doc Martin isn't brimming with splashy cinematography. But the showrunners know how to compose a frame, both economically and thematically, granting villagers more intimate shots while the dour doc is often at a distance. Close-ups and wide shots fare wonderfully, as does detail, which boasts clean, refined edge definition, well-resolved fine textures, and a faithfulness to the series' every intention. A few fleeting artifacts pop up now and again in the bright seaside skies, but you have to really be watching for them to catch 'em. Otherwise, this is a near-perfect encode without any anomalies rising to a concerning level.
Doc Martin's DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo track certainly gets the job done and does it well. It's just a shame the showrunners never elected to bump up to 5.1 surround, which would presumably make the seaside village of Portwenn that much more immersive. Never mind that, though. Dialogue is clear and intelligible at all times and neatly grounded in the mix. Prioritization is precise and pleasing, and the series' music is bright and playful without ever domineering or distracting.
The Blu-ray release of Doc Martin: Series 10 doesn't include any special features.
It's difficult to dive into a series late in the game, though I'll be the first to trumpet jumping in mid-series. But Doc Martin's final season isn't the season to attempt such things. Series 7, the first to come to Blu-ray in the States, is a far better jumping-on point, if you aren't willing to go back to the beginning, where a proper start will pay off the most dividends. Regardless of how you start, though, consider starting. The series is a charming little comedy worthy of more attention and a bigger audience. If you're already in the know? Well then, Acorn's Blu-ray release of Series 10 is a good one, with striking video and solid audio. Special features would have been a nice addition, particularly a commentary or behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the finale episode, but so it goes. Fans will be pleased with this 3-disc release regardless.
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