7.2 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
A woman campaigns for and wins election as sheriff in a crusade against the ineptitude and outright corruption of the local law enforcement in a small town in the West.
Starring: Eileen Brennan, Pernell Roberts, Bruce Davison, Sandy McPeak, Maria RichwineCrime | Insignificant |
Drama | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.33:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
In other hands, 1981’s “Incident at Crestridge” would become a fierce little B-movie, pitting a determined woman against the good-old-boys who run a small town, and these men don’t have much interest in being challenged on their illegal behavior. Alas, drive-in-style cinema is not on the menu here, with writer Jim Byrnes and director Jud Taylor aiming to create television entertainment with their study of misogyny in Wyoming, though they have a fierce lead performer in Eileen Brennan, who brings some fury to the part. “Incident at Crestridge” is pretty mild when it comes to community disorder stories, but Brennan is always compelling, and the tale’s central message of empowerment is genuinely appealing.
The AVC encoded image (1.33:1 aspect ratio) presentation is listed as "newly scanned from the best surviving elements." "Incident at Crestridge" looks very fresh, with strong detail throughout, delivering welcome skin particulars and texture on period costuming, including heavier police unforms and business wear. Town interiors preserve examination of working spaces and homes. Exteriors push very deep, with excellent dimension during town tours. Colors are alert, with the brownish hues of the era intact, while primaries are vivid, especially on female clothing and signage. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is nicely resolved. Source is in good condition, with some periodic speckling and mild scratches.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix provides a straightforward listening event, with clear dialogue exchanges throughout. Performance choices register as intended. Scoring supports with defined instrumentation, preserving orchestral cues. Rare moments of violence register with a little hotness, but these scenes are brief.
"Incident at Crestridge" flares up on occasion, with Sara soon targeted for revenge, but most of the endeavor remains sedate, sticking with heated conversations and a widening view of troublemaking, which isn't nearly as compelling as watching Sara stand up to monstrous goons, especially those in the sheriff's department (one deputy has a fondness for sexually assaulting teen girls). There's little suspense in "Incident at Crestridge," and drama isn't exactly memorable (save for the downbeat ending), but it's a passable study of growing authority, with Brennan bringing a memorable character to life, enjoying an opportunity to play such a confrontational personality.
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