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Overall | 3.5 |
When a member of a popular New York City improv troupe gets a huge break, the rest of the group - all best friends - start to realize that not everyone is going to make it after all.
Starring: Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Birbiglia, Chris Gethard, Kate MicucciDrama | Insignificant |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English SDH, French, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
UV digital copy
DVD copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 2.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Just go with it. Don't Think Twice is the perfect title for a movie about an improv troupe and how each member conducts his or her comedy business up on the stage, but it's also a title that supports the deeper core themes beyond the comings-and-goings of one of New York's most talented comedic teams. The film, from Writer/Director/Actor Mike Birbiglia, looks at how life's best-laid plans aren't always life's best route to personal satisfaction and success. It's about how the biggest spotlight isn't always where the biggest reward lies. What works for one may not work for another. "Don't think twice" seems like sage advice indeed. Or maybe "don't fret" or "don't look back" or "don't hold grudges" or "don't give in to envy or jealousy" or "don't be anyone but yourself." It's a terrific film, well versed in its comedic wares but much more importantly well versed in the human condition and how its primary players look at and maneuver through life both collectively and individually.
Don't Think Twice features a fundamentally sound 1080p transfer. It's nothing spectacular or remarkable, just a good, base image from a digital source. Detail is fine. Whether urban textures, basic facial complexities, fabrics, or even some scuffs on the stage, there's no shortage of well defined high definition textural enjoyment to be found. Colors are largely beautiful and neutral, never appearing overly saturated or underperforming in any way. Clothes are appropriately rich and contrast nicely with some duller urban grays and flatter tones around the film's backgrounds. Black levels hold up nice and flesh tones appear natural. Very light noise may be seen sprinkled throughout but no other problematic source issues are apparent. The movie isn't a looker by its nature, but its Blu-ray handles its wares very well.
As is the case with Don't Think Twice's video component, its audio is very straightforward but effectively presented on Blu-ray. The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack handles some little atmospherics well enough. Scattered throughout the movie, and presented with a balanced surround presence, are things like din at a bar, applause at a performance, city traffic, sirens, and sounds of construction. Pop music stretches widely across the stage in one scene and some bass-heavy beats deliver a satisfying low end wallop a bit later. Otherwise, the track is mostly about dialogue. It's always well prioritized, clear, and naturally positioned in the center channel.
Don't Think Twice contains a few featurettes and deleted scenes. A DVD copy of the film and a voucher for a UV/iTunes digital copy are
included with purchase.
Don't Think Twice is a great little film. Entertaining on its surface, purposeful just below, populated by a well defined collection of characters, supported by strong performances, and smartly and efficiently directed, it's a film that should speak to all audiences on its message about life's plans, dreams, and how they might not work out but may ultimately lead to something better. Universal's Blu-ray is of a good quality. Video and audio are fine and a few nice little extras are included. Enthusiastically recommended.
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