7.3 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
Gabriel Iglesias live from El Paso, Texas.
Comedy | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080i
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: LPCM 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
English SDH
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 3.0 | |
Extras | 1.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
This program is intended for mature audiences only.
Humor is such a personal thing. Not only is one man's laughs another man's "huh?," but the best humor usually stems from personal experience
rather than a comedian giving some semblance of life to a prewritten joke told thousands of times by hundreds of comedians both professional and
amateur. Standup sensation Gabriel Iglesias' I'm Not Fat...I'm Fluffy El Paso tour stop proves the comedian to be one of the best around; his
jokes are built around not only his girth but his own experiences in traveling to shows and the day-to-day of his personal life. Iglesias, a California
native and one-time contestant on Last Comic Standing, returns to El Paso, Texas for I'm Not Fat...I'm Fluffy, a favorite spot of his
that
he seems to know inside and out -- notably some of the area's finest eateries -- and where he celebrated a very borracho 21st birthday.
The Fluffy One.
This is a fairly routine 1080i presentation. Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat...I'm Fluffy looks just fine, save for a bit of noise in some of the darker corners of the frame and a touch of softness in the collage of El Paso exterior shots that lead up to the Comedian's entrance at the beginning of the show. Otherwise, this one takes on a stable and steady appearance. Detail is solid, with the transfer picking up the finer details of Iglesias' face -- both pores and, ultimately, beads of sweat that form as he gets in his groove -- as well as his clothing. Colors are fine, whether the black shirt with purple accents Iglesias wears during the show, or the orange accent lighting behind him. This is a very basic presentation; there's practically nothing other than Iglesias on stage to scrutinize, and considering the 1080i video nature of the program, there's little room for complaint.
Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat...I'm Fluffy features two audio options: a lossy Dolby Digital 5.1 mix and a PCM two-channel presentation. The 5.1 track engages the rear speakers to handle crowd applause and laughter. It's a bit too aggressive at times and never does a great job in plopping the listener into the middle of the audience. It sounds a bit forced and unbalanced, occasionally competing with and, once or twice, drowning out Iglesias. Otherwise, the track handles his speech well enough. On the other hand, the PCM track delivers a noticeable improvement in clarity. Crowd ambience is dialed down considerably but is still present and handled by the front right and left channels. Iglesias' delivery is substantially crisper and more natural, the track even picking up the nuances of his sound effects far better than the 5.1 mix. The PCM mix is definitely the one to choose.
Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat...I'm Fluffy features a few brief extras.
Comedy is certainly a personal medium; not everyone will find the humor in Gabriel Iglesias' routine, particularly those easily offended by caricatures of various ethnicities. Those who can look beyond the politically incorrect stereotypes and revel in Iglesias' talent and innate ability to tell a humor-laden story will enjoy his act quite a bit. Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat...I'm Fluffy sports a decent enough technical presentation and a few extras. Considering the relative cheap price of the Blu-ray, fans of standup Comedy -- newcomers to Iglesias included -- are encouraged to give this one a try. Recommended.
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