6.3 | / 10 |
Users | 4.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Emmanuelle returns to her husband in Hong Kong and proceeds to have several extramarital affairs -- with his knowledge...
Starring: Sylvia Kristel, Umberto Orsini, Frédéric Lagache, Catherine Rivet, Henri CzarniakErotic | 100% |
Foreign | 66% |
Drama | 40% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.34:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English: DTS 2.0
Italian: DTS 2.0
Spanish: DTS 2.0
Portuguese: DTS 2.0
Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Dutch, Russian, Swedish
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Francis Giacobetti's "Emmanuelle: L'antivierge" a.k.a. "Emmanuelle 2" (1975) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of StudioCanal/Universal Studios-Italia. There are no supplemental features on this release. In French, with optional English, Japanese, Italian, Spanish (Castellano), Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Russian, and Swedish subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
Different sensation
Presented in an aspect ratio of 2.34:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Francis Giacobetti's Emmanuelle 2 arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of StudioCanal/Universal Studios-Italia.
The disc's main menu can be set in one of the following languages: English, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish (Castellano), Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Russian, or Swedish.
The high-definition transfer has been struck from a dated source, most likely a master StudioCanal had prepared some time ago for various DVD releases of the film in different territories. Regardless, the basics we typically address in our reviews are in good shape. Excluding some traces of extremely light denoising that must have been applied to the old master, the film really looks dramatically better. Especially during close-ups, depth and detail are notably improved (see screencaptures #4 and 14). The indoor footage also boasts better contrast. Generally speaking, colors are stable and look natural, but I feel that could be slightly better saturated. The entire film, however, has an intended airy look. The best news is that there are absolutely no problematic sharpening corrections. Also, there are a few tiny flecks, but otherwise the film looks remarkably healthy - there are no large scratches, cuts, debris, or stains. Finally, there are no serious stability issues to report in this review. All in all, Emmanuelle 2 certainly can look better, but I am very pleased with the current technical presentation. For a film of this caliber, the technical presentation is indeed as good as I expected it to be. If you like the film and have experienced it only on DVD, consider an upgrade. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray release. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your PS3 or SA regardless of your geographical location. For the record, there is no problematic PAL or 1080/50i content preceding the disc's main menu).
There are five standard audio tracks on this Blu-ray release: French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0,
English DTS 2.0, Italian DTS 2.0, Spanish (Castellano) DTS 2.0 and Portuguese (Brazil) DTS 2.0. For the record, StudioCanal/Universal Studios-Italia have provided optional English, Japanese, Italian, Spanish (Castellano), Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Russian, and Swedish subtitles for the main feature. When turned on, the split the image frame and the black bar below it.
Having the opportunity to hear Francis Lai's legendary soundtrack in lossless audio is a good enough reason to strongly recommend this Blu-ray release. The lossless French track, however, also impresses with a very nice range of nuanced dynamics. Clarity and depth are also very good. The dialog is stable and free of problematic background hiss. Also, there are no audio dropouts or distortions to report in this review.
Most unfortunately, there are no supplemental features to be found on this Blu-ray release.
I am very pleased with this Italian release of Francis Giacobetti's very beautiful Emmanuelle: L'antivierge. Clearly, there is some room for improvement in the video department, but the presentation is indeed a substantial upgrade in quality over the old R1 DVD release of the film. Arguably the biggest reason to strongly recommend the Blu-ray release, however, is the opportunity to hear Francis Lai's legendary soundtrack in all its glory. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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