6.8 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 2.5 | |
Overall | 2.5 |
One Last Thing... is a funny and moving story starring Emmy Award Winner Cynthia Nixon (Sex and the City) and Michael Angarano (Seabisicuit, Lords of Dogtown, Almost Famous). Dylan (Angarano) and his mother Carol (Nixon) ar einvited onto national television by an organization that grants last wishes to the terminally ill. Dylan surpirses everyone by making a shocking request: to spend a steamy weekend with supermodel Nikki Sinclair (Sunny Mabrey). After a disappointing meet-and-greet arranged by Nikki's agent (Gina Gershon), Dylan and his buddies set off for the Big Apple with hopes of fulfilling his one last wish...
Starring: Cynthia Nixon, Michael Angarano, Michael Rispoli, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Gina GershonDrama | Insignificant |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-2
Video resolution: 1080i
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
English: DTS 5.1
English SDH, Spanish
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 2.5 | |
Video | 3.0 | |
Audio | 2.5 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 2.5 |
Mixing comedy with drama, Alex Steyermark’s digitally shot “One Last Thing” (2005) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Its story is focused on a cancer-struck young boy who wishes to spend a weekend with a disillusioned supermodel on the path of self-destruction.
I wish...
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.78:1, encoded with MPEG-2 and granted a 1080i transfer, Alex Steyermark's One Last Thing… arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
This was one of the very first Blu-ray releases Magnolia Pictures put on the market and it certainly shows. The MPEG-2 encoded transfer reveals a number of weaknesses that none of the newer Magnolia titles I've seen are plagued with. Contrast on One Last Thing… is very inconsistent, detail gravitating between average and satisfying, and clarity, more often than not, rather weak. Edge-enhancement also pops up here and there and during specific scenes it becomes quite difficult to ignore its presence. I was also able to spot a good dose of the "motion-judder" we typically encounter with some 1080i transfers. On a positive side, the actual print is in perfect condition – I did not detect any debris, scratches, or stains to report here. Still, as I mentioned earlier, it certainly shows that this is a very early Blu-ray transfer whose basics are more than a bit questionable. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray release which you will be able to play on your PS3 or SA regardless of your geographical location).
There are two different tracks on this Blu-ray disc: English DTS 5.1 and English Dolby Digital 5.1. As you could see, the audio treatment One Last Thing… has been given is also average at best. Obviously, this isn't a film that would have benefited greatly from the inclusion of multiple loseless tracks, but having at least one would have been greatly appreciated. This being said, the English DTS 5.1 track does an admirable job of enhancing the listening experience – the dialog is crisp and clean, while the music soundtrack, courtesy of Anton Sanko, is mostly pleasing. Nonetheless, it is fairly obvious that neither the DTS 5.1 track nor the Dolby Digital 5.1 track offer the type of depth and resonance we have come to expect from well mixed loseless audio tracks. Simply put, there is absolutely nothing memorable about the two tracks found on this Blu-ray release, though, there is absolutely nothing wrong with them either. For the record, I did not detect any disturbing pops, cracks, or hissings. Optional English SDH and Spanish subtitles are provided for the main feature.
On this Blu-ray disc you will find a very interesting commentary with the director of One Last Thing…, Alex Steyermark, where he talks about his film, its message, how it was made possible, etc. The director also comments on specific scenes from the film as its story progresses. In addition, Magnolia Pictures have also provided an HDNet episode titled fittingly "One Last Thing…" where its host, Robert Wilonsky, interviews members of the cast and crew. Finally, in the special features section of this disc, there is also a promo piece for other HDNet productions as well as a gallery of trailers for other Magnolia Pictures films.
Despite a few memorable scenes, Alex Steyermark's One Last Thing remains an underwhelming film with a number of subplots that are, surprisingly, left undeveloped. Furthermore, aside from Dylan, none of the main characters are likable; they seem to exist for no particular reason. The Blu-ray disc herein reviewed, courtesy of Magnolia Pictures, is of somewhat questionable quality as well. Therefore, the best we could do is recommend that you rent it.
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