6.4 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
A free-form, part fiction, part documentary piece juxtaposes Rolling Stones performances with images of civilization's destruction.
Starring: The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones (I), Bill WymanMusic | 100% |
Documentary | 76% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.66:1
English: LPCM Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
French
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region B (locked)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Jean-Luc Godard's "Sympathy for the Devil" (1968) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of French distributors Carlotta Films. Amongst the supplemental features on the disc are: Richard Mordant's documentary "Voices"; a conversation with Cahiers du Cinema critic Jean Douche and journalist Christophe Conte; photo gallery; trailers and more. In English, with optional French subtitles for the main feature. Region-B "locked".
Sympathy for God(Art)
Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.37:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Jean-Luc Godard's Sympathy for the Devil arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of French distributors Carlotta Films.
The high-definition transfer is quite good. Detail is probably as good as it could possibly be, clarity pleasing, and contrast levels consistent throughout the entire film. The color-scheme is great; reds, blues, greens, yellows, browns and blacks are surprisingly rich and well saturated. Edge-enhancement and macroblocking are not a serious issue of concern. I did not spot any severe aliasing either. There a couple of scenes where I did notice some very mild flickering, but I do not believe that this is something that would affect negatively your viewing experience. Finally, there are a few tiny flecks that pop up here and there, as well as a couple of small print marks, but large cuts or warps are nowhere to be seen. All in all, Carlotta's high-definition treatment of Jean-Luc Godard's Sympathy for the Devil would definitely impress those of you who have previously seen the film only on SDVD. (Note: This is a Region-B "locked" release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-B or Region-Free player in order to access its content).
There is only one audio track on this Blu-ray disc: English LPCM 2.0. For the record, the French subtitles are not imposed; they can be turned off (use your remote).
Given the manner in which Sympathy for the Devil was shot, at times it is rather difficult to follow Sean Lynch's lines. On a positive side, the music is clean and stable. Dynamically, however, the English LPCM 2.0 track has a somewhat limited potential, especially during the long practice sessions. Finally, I did not detect any disturbing pops, cracks, or hissings. All in all, if you have had a chance to test the R1 SDVD release of Sympathy for the Devil, you would end up being very pleased with the English LPCM 2.0 track.
de One + One a Sympathy - a short summation of the film. In French, with optional French subtitles. (6 min, 1080i).
One + One - critic Jean Douche (Cahiers du Cinema) and journalist Christophe Conte (Les Inrockuptibles) discuss Godard's films. In French, not subtitled in English. (24 min, 1080i).
Voices - a documentary film by Richard Mordant focusing on the controversy surrounding Sympathy for the Devil, its production history, as well as the political climate in Europe at the time when the film was made. In English, with optional French subtitles. (44 min).
Photo Gallery -
Trailer - the original theatrical for the film. In English, with optional French subtitles. (3 min).
Trailer - a trailer for the 2006 restored version of the film. In English, without French subtitles. (2 min).
Booklet - Carlotta Films have provided a lovely illustrated booklet with a number of interesting essays (in French).
This is a terrific package by French distributors Carlotta Films. If you could play Region-B "locked" Blu-ray discs, I urge you to consider adding it to your collections as soon as possible. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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