7 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
A dedicated private eye searches for a businessman's daughter in Mexico, but the case is complicated by the amateur sleuthing of the client's accountant.
Starring: Pierre Richard, Gérard Depardieu, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Corynne Charbit, Maritza OlivaresForeign | 100% |
Crime | Insignificant |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Adventure | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.66:1
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
French SDH, English
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Francis Veber's "La chevre" a.k.a. "The Goat" (1981) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of French label Gaumont. The supplemental features on the disc include an original trailer for film and documentary film with archival interviews. In French, with optional English and French SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
The loser
Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.66:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Francis Veber's The Goat arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of French label Gaumont.
My one and only concern here is exactly the same concern I've had with other recent releases from the French label -- the overall range of colors is a bit too warm and black levels appear slightly elevated, most likely because they are not set correctly. Admittedly this is something that can be easily addressed at home, but considering the fact that everything else looks wonderful a few minor adjustments could make these budget releases look quite spectacular. Indeed, detail and clarity are excellent while contrast levels remain stable. Also, there are no traces of problematic degraining or sharpening adjustments. In fact, because grain is so evenly distributed, depth is frequently outstanding. There are no debris, cuts, damage marks, stains, or warps. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray release. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your PS3 or SA regardless of your geographical location. For the record, there is no problematic PAL or 1080/50i content preceding the disc's main menu).
There is only one standard audio track on this Blu-ray release: French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (Mono). For the record, there are optional English and French SDH subtitles for the main feature.
The lossless track is outstanding. During the action sequences depth and clarity are excellent, making it extremely easy to identify various random sounds and noises, and there is a very good range of nuanced dynamics. Vladimir Cosma's score is also wonderfully well balanced. The dialog is exceptionally crisp, stable, free of background hiss, and very easy to follow. Finally, there are no pops, audio dropouts, or digital distortions to report in this review.
If you have seen and enjoyed Gaumont's releases of Francis Veber's comedies The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe and The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe, you should take a look at Francis Veber's The Goat. Though the film isn't without flaws, Pierre Richard and Gerard Depardieu are quite entertaining together. The Blu-ray release is English-friendly and Region-Free. RECOMMENDED.
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