6.8 | / 10 |
Users | 4.2 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.7 |
A documentary that chronicles Katy Perry's life on and off-stage.
Starring: Katy Perry, Adam Marcello, Casey Hooper, Patrick Matera, Max HartMusic | 100% |
Documentary | 50% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 MVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English, English SDH, French, Portuguese, Spanish
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Three-disc set (2 BDs, 1 DVD)
Digital copy
DVD copy
Blu-ray 3D
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 3.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
It's OK to express yourself.
It seems that in today's music there are two keys to success: transformation and saturation. Artists like Katy Perry and Lady Gaga go from girl next
door to girl next planet, all in the name of being themselves, of course. They're ingrained into popular culture the minute a song rises up the charts
with a flood of tweets, website hits, and television appearances. It's all about mass media saturation. It's no longer about raw musical talent but
who
can
output the most energy, make the most appearances, transform themselves into a can't-miss icon as much through their looks as their musical
talents. In Katy Perry: Part of Me, the superstar does, however, come across as genuinely herself, at home in her excessive costumes,
constant wardrobe changes (sorry, no malfunctions of which to speak in this film), garish wigs, and general visual zaniness that altogether define her
shows as much as, if note more so than, her catchy, upbeat, toe-tapping, bass-heavy Pop tunes. Still, her career path follows the transformative
style
of Lady Gaga and the new media frenzied 24/7 saturation of Justin Bieber. Yet she does seem to want nothing more than to be
herself, to please her fans, to perform as she wishes. Part of Me doesn't really show a new side of Katy Perry, but it does offer a basic
overview
of her career path, personality, and life story as they all converge during one of her most hectic tours and the most transformative time of her life.
Katy and friend.
Unfortunately, Katy Perry: Part of Me represents one of the lesser Blu-ray 3D titles in the marketplace. From the opening seconds forward,
viewers will note a dim, drab image, one that's much darker than its 2D counterpart. The bright, gaudy colors lack the brilliance, vibrancy, pop, and
definition of the 2D release. It's a borderline hot picture, with flesh tones that push towards an obvious reddish/orange shading. Blacks can be
overbearing, too. Detail is nothing extraordinary. The image is so dark that definition is fairly bland, whether facial textures or clothing lines. The 3D
attributes also fail to impress. The image is disappointingly flat, for the most part, revealing only cursory depth during some of the concert footage
scenes and offering almost no added depth of field in the backstage scenes. The opening titles barely lift off the screen, and general text lies fairly flat.
Occasional crosstalk was visible when the disc was played through the combination Panasonic Plasma/Sony Blu-ray 3D player review gear. All in all, this
is a disappointing 3D image. Stick to the better (and cheaper) 2D-only transfer.
Note that all screenshots are from the 2D-only Blu-ray disc included in this set.
Katy Perry: Part of Me pumps out a terrific DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack. The obvious highlight is the assortment of on-stage Katy Perry performances, clipped from her whirlwind 2011 tour. Not only are they a visual treat, but the audio is off-the-charts superb. There's a faultless presence and clarity to the music. It's expertly spaced and completely immersive, stretching to the sides and implementing a big surround support element that feels natural and, along with crowd noise, absolutely immerses the listener into the concert hall. The music is largely defined by its positive, tight, and strong bass. It's a natural low end thump that rhythmically gives body to the music and pulsates through the stage and into the listener's very essence. It's never rattly or overly loud; the track finds just the right balance for its low end elements. Otherwise, the track is comprised primarily of dialogue, which is focused and clear, playing naturally up the front-middle of the stage. Light ambience supports a few outdoor scenes or meetings with small groups of fans. The track holds its own outside the concert segments, but it shines in a showroom demo-worthy sort of way during those amazing concert performances.
Katy Perry: Part of Me's Blu-ray 3D release contains the film's 2D-only disc which houses all the following supplements. No 3D-exclsuvie
extras are included.
Katy Perry: Part of Me might disappoint hardcore Katy Perry fans looking for cutting-edge Documentary filmmaking or revelatory insights into the star's personal life. However, those same fans should find in the film a good all-in-one overview piece that's highlighted by several unique behind-the-scenes elements as well as plenty of good-time musical numbers. For newcomers just getting into the Katy Perry craze, Part of Me proves to be a solid performer that should get rookies up to speed on the life and times of the Pop superstar. It could have been more, sure, but there's plenty of information here as it is; it's just a matter of who will find it to be of the most value. Paramount's Blu-ray 3D release of Katy Perry: Part of Me features disappointing video, wonderful audio, and a few extras. Fans should save money and purchase the standalone 2D version.
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