7.1 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Sonya, an old maid is about to give up on herself until one day, she meets a corpse in her family's embalming business that changes her life.
Starring: Pokwang, Joonee Gamboa, Lita Loresco, Dido De La Paz, Anthony FalconForeign | 100% |
Drama | 48% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Filipino (Tagalog): DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
The escalating ways of loneliness are explored in 2018’s “Ode to Nothing,” which examines a most unusual relationship between a funeral home owner who finds comfort in the presence of a fresh corpse. The premise is ripe for a slapstick take, but writer/director Dwein Baltazar strives to find the emotional pull of such a partnership, offering a serious take on the pains of isolation and social anxieties. “Ode to Nothing” has issues with indulgence, as Baltazar delivers a slow-burn vision for the tale, favoring extended shots that feel unnecessary, but she has an original take on heartache, and the lead performance from Marietta Subong is a richly observed understanding of character distress.
The AVC encoded image (1.33:1 aspect ratio) presentation delivers a desaturated look at the depressed mood for "Ode to Joy." Colors are darker, gloomier, but spot-on throughout the viewing experience. Brighter hues emerge with costuming and interior decoration. Skintones are natural. Detail is generally strong, offering a dimensional look at interiors and exteriors, with Baltazar offering lengthy shots built for frame exploration. Skin surfaces on the living and dead are appreciable, with appealing textures. Delineation is satisfactory.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix preserves the gentle mood of "Ode to Nothing," leading with crisp dialogue exchanges that occasionally dip into softer, emotional moments. Music is sparingly used, but it remains clear, with sharp instrumentation and vocals. Atmospherics create distinct placement into the world, with buzzing insects and random street life.
"Ode to Nothing" gets weirder, but never crazier, keeping the tale is human as possible as Sonya experiences an awakening of feelings in this unusual situation. The writing remains eccentric at times, but attentive to the characters and their primal needs, making for an interesting study of relationships and coping mechanisms.
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