6.3 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
Adopted by a treacherous semi-scientific cult where extraordinary mental powers are common, extraordinary 12-year-old David begins an archetypal journey across two continents to find his destiny as Child of the Moon.
Starring: Maribel Martín, Lisa Gerrard, Enrique SaldañaForeign | 100% |
Sci-Fi | Insignificant |
Fantasy | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.65:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Spanish: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
English
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
DVD copy
Region free
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
Agustí Villaronga's "Moon Child" a.k.a. "El niño de la luna" (1989) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of independent distributors Cult Epics. The supplemental features on the disc include an original trailer for the film; exclusive new video interview with Agustí Villaronga, collection of rare tracks by Dead Can Dance, and more. In Spanish, with optional English subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
Strange boy
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.65:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Agustí Villaronga's Moon Child arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Cult Epics.
The release is sourced from a strong and healthy remaster. I don't know precisely when it was prepared, but this is largely irrelevant because the film does look rather impressive in high-definition. Indeed, virtually all of the close-ups boast pleasing depth and fluidity remains very consistent. There are a few instances where light crush sneaks in, but it is difficult for me to tell what the cause for it is (see csreencapture #11). Either way, it never becomes distracting, and I actually doubt that most viewers will be able to spot its presence. Colors are stable and nicely saturated, but I should note that there are stylistic choices that intentionally alter some of the primaries. Image stability is excellent. There are no distracting large debris, cuts, damage marks, or torn frames to report. My score is 4.25/5.00. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray release. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your player regardless of your geographical location).
There are two standard audio tracks on this Blu-ray release. Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1. Optional English subtitles are provided for the main feature.
I viewed the film with the DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track and was not disappointed. The lossless track handles Dead Can Dance's dark ambient score really well and clarity and stability are as good as you can expect them to be for a film of this nature. Separation is also excellent, easily identifying the 'random' wind, sand noises, and all sorts of other movements. The English translation is very good.
This very strange and very atmospheric film from Spanish helmer Agustí Villaronga functions a lot like Alejandro Jodorowsky's cult films do -- it temporarily locks the viewer in a particular state of mind where a wide range of sensations and emotions actually become its story. The popular darkwave band Dead Can Dance created the soundtrack for the film and former member Lisa Gerard was even cast to play one of the main protagonists. Having seen some of the early promotional materials that Cult Epics provided for their upcoming release I expected to see exactly this type of an atmospheric mind-bender, and I wasn't disappointed. The release is sourced from a strong recent remaster and contains 32 tracks from Dead Can Dance's (apparently lost) soundtrack. Well done, Cult Epics. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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