6.7 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
Based on true story about couple Jerry and Marge Selbee, who won lottery and uses the money to revive their small town.
Starring: Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening, Rainn Wilson, Larry Wilmore, Michael McKeanDrama | Insignificant |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Biography | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
English, English SDH, French, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Digital copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
What is treasure? Is it a number on a piece of paper, or is it friends, family, a helping hand, and making the most of an opportunity? Director David Frankel (Marley & Me, Hope Springs) resoundingly answers that question in Jerry and Marge Go Large, a sweet and simplehearted Paramount+ original film, loosely based on a true story, about how money changes everything -- in this case, for the better. This is a refreshing take on the "windfall" genre, about people who come by their money through a loophole but use it for good. Money frees them rather than corrupts them, which seems to be the exception to the rule in both Hollywood and in life. This is a film of simple pleasures that plays well and satisfies any and every itch for something low impact and sure to bring a smile to the face.
Jerry and Marge Go Large was digitally photographed and translates exceptionally well to Blu-ray. This is practically a flawless image. It's largely noise-free, even in low light, and there are no other source or encode problems to note. The picture is clean and efficient, capturing detail with effortless command and complexity. Faces, clothes, and all of the various environments, from plush Harvard lounge areas to grimy liquor store and motel interiors present with all the clarity and complexity one could want from the movie. Color output is bold and holds to a pleasing neutral contrast. Primaries are vibrant, black levels are appropriately deep, whites are crisp, and flesh tones look fine. This is a rock-solid image from Paramount.
The film is obviously not highly demanding of its soundtrack, and the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless presentation certainly holds its own here. The film is primarily dialogue driven. The spoken word never misses a beat, presenting with all the essentials – prioritization, placement, and clarity – with faultless execution. Music is generally light but effectively clear and wide with mild surround integration. The track incorporates nice little atmosphere details in a diner at the 18-minute mark. Such niceties also translate to a cookout scene just a few minutes later, such as chirping birds and insects. The scene offers pleasing exterior ambience. There are a few more forceful surround content elements, such as when Jerry's truck speeds out of the motel at about the 74-minute mark, which represents probably the high point for audio engagement in the track. There's not much to this one, but it's just fine as-is.
This Blu-ray release of Jerry and Marge Go Large includes no supplemental content. No DVD copy is included. However, Paramount has bundled in a digital copy code. This release ships with a non-embossed slipcover.
There's nothing overly crass or harmful in Jerry and Marge Go Large. This is a sweet return to simpler moviemaking and storytelling times. The movie shows more of the good, rather than more of the bad, in people, which is a very nice change of pace. The performances work, the story is solid, and the movie is just a pleasure to watch. Parmount's Blu-ray is sadly featureless, but the video and audio presentations are solid. Highly recommended!
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