Dollman Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		3.5
Audio		4.0
Extras		3.5
Overall		3.5

Dollman Blu-ray Movie Review

Dollman is an entertaining and unexpectedly smart comedy sci-fi. Executive produced by Charles Band (Puppet Master, Trancers). Based on an original story by Charles Band. Produced by Cathy Gesualdo (Arcade, Midnight Blue). Starring Tim Thomerson.

He might only be thirteen inches tall but Brick (Tim Thomerson) was considered to be the toughest cop from the planet Arturus. Yet after a chase through space leads him stranded on Earth, now the thirteen-inch-tall cop finds himself surrounded by human giants. Even so, Brick continues on and find himself facing down baddies.

Brick helps to save a young woman from some thugs. Now named Dollman, Brick helps the mission of the woman he saved, Debi. The mission to stop the local crime lord and save her local community. Can the thugs survive the wrath of the Dollman?

The cast has fun with their respective roles. Tim Thomerson is especially compelling as Brick – the Dollman. The role was well-cast. There is a sense of dedication to the part.

The score composed by Anthony Riparetti (Adrenalin: Fear the Rush, Shark Hunter) is a decent and engaging score. The music is a good backdrop to the action sequences. The score fits the tone of the film.

The cinematography by George Mooradian (Nemesis, Arcade) is well done and one of the most impressive qualities of the production. The cinematography shines with good visual finesse. An impressive cinematographic approach and one that is creative visually.

Edited by Margeret-Anne Smith (Robot Wars, Oblivion), Dollman is well paced. The action scene flow well. The pacing of the story is well juxtaposed against the action storyline and the editing reflects it.

The production designs by Don Day (Zero One, Cherish) are well done. The production design is far better than its low budget roots. The art direction by Phil Brandes (Arcade, 3 Ninjas: Knuckle Up) is similarly impressive and outperform the budget. The creativity of the team made up for the low budget genre roots.

The costume designs by Cindy Rosenthal (Bloodmatch, Arcade) are well done and manage to work well for the respective characters. The designs feel impressive for the entire cast. An effort that helps add something fun to the production.

The screenplay by Chris Roghair is surprisingly smart and entertaining. The script has some good social commentary. The storyline flows well and has some nice surprises throughout the course of the story.

Directed by Albert Pyun (The Sword and the Sorcerer, Cyborg), Dollman is a fun sci-fi comedy and one that uses dark comedy exceptionally well. The action of Dollman is entertaining and makes it all the more worthwhile, too. Pyun did a solid job with this genre gem.

Dollman Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Released on Blu-ray by Umbrella Entertainment, Dollman is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high-definition in the aspect ratio of 1.78:1 widescreen. The high-definition transfer looks filmic and engaging. The transfer does a good job with color reproduction. The detail in the presentation makes the scan all the more enjoyable, too.

Dollman Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The release is presented with a selection of lossless audio options: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound and English DTS-HD Mater Audio 2.0. The lossless surround sound presentation is remarkably enjoyable and fun. The surrounds are actively utilized during the sound presentation. Dialogue is clear and easy to understand. The score is well integrated into the sound mix.

Dollman Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Audio Commentary with Author and Full Moon Historian Nat Brehmer

Charles Band on Dollman (HD, 7:03)

Full Moon University – The Videozone Story (HD, 18:02)

Dollman Videozone (SD, 7:43)

Tim Thomerson and Charles Band Vidcast July 2013 (HD, 5:45)

Lost Pulse Pounders 1998 Promo (SD, 1:23)

Trailer (HD, 1:18)

Full Moon Fright Box Trailers (HD, 5:24)

Dollman Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Dollman is a genre classic. Fans of sci-fi action-adventure with dark comedy and social satire will appreciate it. The film is a fun low budget genre gem. The Blu-ray release features a solid high-definition presentation, lossless audio, and a nice selection of bonus features. Recommended.