7.4 | / 10 |
Users | 4.2 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.9 |
A man and his friends come up with an intricate and original plan to destroy two big weapons manufacturers.
Starring: Dany Boon, André Dussollier, Nicolas Marié (I), Jean-Pierre Marielle, Yolande MoreauForeign | 100% |
Surreal | 45% |
Crime | Insignificant |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French: LPCM 2.0
English
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region B (locked)
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 1.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Jean-Pierre Jeunet's "Micmacs à tire-larigot" a.k.a "Micmacs" (2009) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of British distributors E1 Entertainment. The only supplemental feature on the disc is a short interview with Jean-Pierre Jeunet. In French, with optional English subtitles for the main feature. Region-B "locked".
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Presented in an aspect ratio of 2.40:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer,
Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Micmacs arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of British distributors E1 Entertainment.
This is a strong high-definition transfer. Fine object detail is excellent, clarity very good and contrast levels consistent throughout the entire film. The color-scheme is pleasing - the strong yellow/green looks quite impressive in high-definition. The variety of different blues, browns and blacks are also solid. Edge-enhancement and macroblocking are not a serious issue of concern. I also did not spot any traces of heavy digital artifacting to report in this review. I did see some extremely mild background flicker during two scenes from the first half of the film, but overall the high-definition transfer looks healthy and stable. For the record, this high-definition transfer is practically identical to the one used by Warner-France for the French release of Micmacs. (Note: This is a Region-B "locked" Blu-ray release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-B or Region-Free PS3 or SA in order to access its content).
There are two audio tracks on this Blu-ray disc: French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and French LPCM 2.0. For the record, E1 Entertainment have provided optional English subtitles for the main feature. When turned on, they split the image frame and the black bar below it.
The French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track serves the film well. Generally speaking, the bass is potent, though not always as punchy as I wanted it to be, the rear channels intelligently used, and the high-frequencies not overdone. The dialog is crisp, clean, stable, and very easy to follow. There are no serious balance issues with Raphaël Beau's music score either.
The French LPCM 2.0 track is quite modest. Its dynamic amplitude is notably weaker than that of the French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track - especially during the second half of the film. The dialog, however, is unproblematic. The English translation is quite well done.
Interview - in this interview director Jean-Pierre Jeunet addresses the narrative of his film, the main characters, some of the similarities between Dany Boon's acting style and that of legendary French comedian Bourvil, etc. In French, with imposed English subtitles. (9 min, PAL).
I wanted to like Micmacs a lot but could never quite get into it. The film looks fantastic and the acting is very strong, but the story is quite predictable. I also felt that the energy and intimate atmosphere that made Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Delicatessen, A Very Long Engagement and Amelie so easy to embrace were missing here. The Blu-ray disc herein reviewed, courtesy of British distributors E1 Entertainment, looks and sounds excellent. It is, however, Region-B "locked". Cautiously RECOMMENDED .
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