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A woman's friendship with a new co-worker at the prison facility where she works takes a sinister turn.
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Thomasin McKenzie, Jefferson White, Shea Whigham, Siobhan Fallon HoganPsychological thriller | Insignificant |
Period | Insignificant |
Drama | Insignificant |
Mystery | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.65:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.66:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English SDH, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
In 2016, director William Oldroyd made a strong impression with “Lady Macbeth,” transforming a Russian novella into a riveting sit, and one that offered an amazing lead turn from Florence Pugh, helping to launch her visibility. After a seven-year break, Oldroyd is back with “Eileen,” which presents another adaptation challenge, bringing Ottessa Moshfegh’s 2015 book to the screen, with the author co-scripting with Luke Goebel. The filmmakers have quite a story to share with viewers, cutting into the fantasies and brutal realities of the eponymous character – a young woman facing a stagnant life of casual abuse, with her essence enlivened by the arrival of a psychologist looking for friendship, or maybe something more. “Eileen” takes its time to set mood and deal with the ways of the complex characters, and Oldroyd delivers compelling atmosphere to support the journey, also handling potent performances from stars Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway.
The AVC encoded image (1.65:1 aspect ratio) presentation for "Eileen" follows "The Holdovers" in the you-fooled-me department, with both features working to turn digital cinematography into a retro viewing experience. It's grainy, boxy image for "Eileen," resembling a 16mm-shot endeavor, dealing with a softer level of detail to explore. A general appreciation of character is present, with some feel for skin particulars and heavier period costuming. Interiors are decently dimensional, and exteriors in winterscapes are reasonably deep. Colors are active, with heavy washes of red for intimate encounters and bar experiences. Brighter whites are found with prison tours. Primaries are distinct, captures on period outfits and decorative additions. Skin tones are natural. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is decently resolved, with some mild blockiness at times.
The 5.1 DTS-HD MA tracks deals with the largely conversational nature of "Eileen," which isn't big with showy sonic moments. Dialogue exchanges are crisp, following casual chats and a few more heated discussions. Actors prone to mumbling are easily understood as well. Scoring delivers defined dramatic support, with sharp orchestral moments and deeper strings for suspense, adding some low-end definition. Soundtrack selections are also clean. Surrounds push out musical moments with some immersion, and sound effects are mild but appreciable, with faint movement at times. Atmospherics with bar and detention center environments are compelling. Sound effects are snappy.
There is no supplementary material on this release.
"Eileen" is held together by McKenzie, who communicates wonderfully strange energy in the main role, securing Eileen's misery, detachment, and eagerness, especially when she's offered time in Rebecca's glow, feeling seen for a change. And Hathaway is right there with a more enigmatic part, blending mystery with a cosmopolitan aura, making scenes of connection between the characters play on multiple levels. For 65 minutes, "Eileen" seems like a character study, and an absorbing one with complex people and needs. Eventually, a destination is revealed in the writing, taking things in a different direction, and Oldroyd doesn't lose control of the endeavor. He goes deeper into his filmmaking tributes and cinematic style, creating a memorable final act that finds a way to land the feature in a satisfactory manner, still retaining a powerful hold on personality and behavior that carries throughout this fascinating picture.
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