6.8 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
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 AVC
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
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
UV digital copy
DVD copy
Region free
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
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.
Watching U.
Katy Perry: Part of Me debuts on Blu-ray 2D (a 3D version is also available, and it includes this 2D disc) with a steady and ofttimes impressive 1080p transfer. The HD video source varies a bit in quality. The concert scenes dazzle, with precision clarity, brilliant colors, and excellent details. Black levels in these scenes are spot-on, and they nicely balance the gaudy colors and extreme razzle-dazzle on the stage. Viewers will see every little intricate texture around the performance and will be blinded by the dizzying array of colors that define a Katy Perry concert. Behind-the-scenes footage never quite finds that same concert sharpness, clarity, or attention to detail. Such scenes prove a touch soft, sometimes noisy in lower light, but at least sturdy and still abundantly colorful. There's some lower-grade home video footage mixed in as well. Very light banding appears from time to time. Overall, this is a high-yield transfer that dazzles during the concerts but merely satisfies elsewhere.
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 contains the following supplements:
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 release of Katy Perry: Part of Me features good video, wonderful audio, and a few extras. Worth a rental, though die-hards might want to buy just for the sake of making their Katy Perry collections complete.
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