6.8 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
An unconventional single mother relocates with her two daughters to a small Massachusetts town in 1963, where a number of events and relationships both challenge and strengthen their familial bonds.
Starring: Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder, Michael Schoeffling, Christina RicciRomance | 100% |
Comedy | 38% |
Drama | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (locked)
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 0.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
Richard Benjamin's "Mermaids" (1990) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of independent distributors Olive Films. The only bonus feature on the disc is an original trailer for the film. In English, with optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-A "locked".
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Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Richard Benjamin's Mermaids arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Olive Films.
The release is sourced from an older and a somewhat inconsistent master. Indeed, some of the outdoor footage can look quite decent, boasting somewhat pleasing depth and acceptable clarity, but elsewhere the limitations of the master become quite obvious. For example, there is noticeable flatness in backgrounds; grain also isn't naturally exposed. During indoor footage delineation can become problematic; black crush easily makes its presence felt as well. The good news is that there are no traces of compromising sharpening adjustments, but there are areas of the film where for a variety of other reasons -- all related to the nature of the master -- the visuals can look quite thick. Colors are stable, but a proper new master would introduce much better saturation and nuances. Image stability is very good. My score if 3.25/5.00. (Note: This is a Region-A "locked" Blu-ray release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-A or Region-Free player in order to access its content).
There is only one standard audio track on this Blu-ray release: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. Optional English SDH subtitles are provided for the main feature.
The lossless track has good depth and clarity is pleasing. The overall dynamic range seems like it could be better, but there are no anomalies to report. In fact, balance remains really nice throughout the entire film. The dialog is stable and clean. There are no audio dropouts, pops, or digital distortions to report.
I have a great deal of respect for people who tirelessly pursue happiness because freedom and the desire to do it are rarely enough. What further complicates the journey is the fact that age typically changes views and priorities, and as time passes and people get older, it becomes incredibly difficult to remain persistent. It is why a lot of people eventually surrender and settle for less. Richard Benjamin's Mermaids may seem like a banal comedy that does not have anything original to say about people that seek happiness, but it is actually quite effective in reminding why it is so important to never give up on it. Olive Films' recent Blu-ray release is sourced from an older and somewhat inconsistent master, but at the moment this is the best presentation of the film on the market. RECOMMENDED if you can find it on sale.
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