6.4 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Four Venice Beach boys make a pact to lose their virginity before beginning their senior year of high school.
Starring: Michael Zorek, Jeff Fishman (I), Johnny Timko, Jill Schoelen, Deborah RichterComedy | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
BDInfo
None
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Jim Sotos' "Hot Moves" (1984) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Code Red. The supplemental features on the disc include an audio commentary with director Jim Sotos, actors Michael Zorek and Adam Silbar, and writer/co-associate producer Peter Foldy; and additional video interview with cast and crew members. In English, without optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
Spectacular technology
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.78:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Jim Sotos' Hot Moves arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Code Red.
The master that was used to produce the release is very recent and it shows. I don't know what elements were scanned to create it, but the density levels are such that it is very obvious that it was at least a generation away from the OCN. Either way, while there are some minor fluctuations, scratches and blemishes, and even a few traces of fading, this is a vastly better presentation of a catalog title that you would typically get if you a label uses an older master that was struck by a major studio like Universal a decade or so ago. In fact, on a larger screen the visuals hold quite well and in some cases depth ranges from good to very good. There are no traces of problematic degraining or sharpening adjustments, so this is a major positive as well. The color grading is very good, though ideally overall balance should be better. Image stability is good, but some very light unevenness can be spotted before or after transitions. All in all, this is a fine organic presentation of the film that makes it quite easy to enjoy. (Note: This is a Region-Free release. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your player regardless of your geographical location).
There is only one standard audio track on this Blu-ray release: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. Optional English SDH subtitles are not provided for the main feature.
The audio is stable and quite nicely rounded. I noticed some unevenness during one particular segment where there is slightly longer use of music, but it isn't anything that could have a negative impact on your viewing experience. Also, I could tell that the film was shot with a small budget because some of the street chatter and noise was simply left as it is. The important thing is that there are no technical issues to report.
I had no plans to write a review of Hot Moves and my decision to do one was inspired by my recent experience with Blockers, which is hands-down not just the worst comedy, but the worst film that I have seen this year. (Actually, I did not even finish it, it was that bad). It seems like now that political correctness has just about made it impossible for writers to deliver quality scripts without deeply offending someone and comedians do their job and be entertaining, Hollywood is simply doubling-down on straightforward vulgarity and working hard to legitimize it as the new 'funny'. It is an absolutely awful trend. I recognized its emergence quite some time ago and simply tuned out, so Blockers was just another confirmation that things were as bad as I thought. Hot Moves is a very low-budget teen comedy from the '80s that does not belong in the same category with Bachelor Party, Weird Science, or even Zapped!, but it is a vastly superior alternative to Blockers. Take my words for granted, even if you don't find the entire range of experiences that its horny characters have outrageously funny, you will enjoy the atmosphere and be able to relax. So if you have a soft spot for these types of films and are looking to add more variety to your collection, pick up a copy of Hot Moves while you still can. Code Red's recent Blu-ray release of the film is sourced from a nice remaster and has some pretty good archival bonus features as well. RECOMMENDED.
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