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Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
A woman goes into an antique shop to buy furniture, and notices a large mirror, which the owner refuses to sell, claiming that it's possessed. She persuades him to let her borrow it for a few days. When she gets home and looks at it, she discovers that it has the power to show her the sexual escapades of all the people throughout history who have looked into this mirror.
Starring: Veronica Hart, Jamie Gillis, Kandi Barbour, George Payne, Tiffany ClarkErotic | 100% |
Fantasy | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.37:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.66:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
The demands of temptation are examined in 1981’s “Pandora’s Mirror,” which pits star Veronica Hart against the lure of an enchanted mirror and all the desire it offers. It’s adult cinema with some sense of class and storytelling ambition, presenting erotic vignettes from writer/director Shaun Costello (billed as “Warren Evans”), who attempts to create a sensorial experience with the endeavor while enjoying the time travel aspects of the tale. Of course, there’s not a major budget to fully realize the premise, but Costello gets the effort up and moving quickly, replicating the romance novel experience with the feature, which is actually quite engaging between scenes of carnal activity.
The AVC encoded image (1.37:1 aspect ratio) presentation is listed as "newly scanned and restored in 2K from its 35mm interpositive." The viewing experience has a level of softness, but frame particulars are appreciable throughout "Pandora's Mirror." Detail is explored with ample skin surfaces, and costuming retains fibrousness, dealing with different time periods and fashion choices. Exteriors retain depth, and interiors preserve decorative additions. Colors are compelling, providing accurate primaries on outfits and makeup. Greenery is defined, along with natural skin tones. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is heavier but film-like. Source is in decent condition, with some slight wobble and scratches.
The 1.0 DTS-HD MA mix delivers clear dialogue exchanges, supporting performances and accents. Scoring delivers crisp instrumentation, carrying the feature with authority as it visits fantasy zones, sliding into more dramatic tones at times. Atmospherics are simple, but city bustle is appreciable.
"Pandora's Mirror" provides a successful mix of seduction and disorientation, with Costello putting some time into his visuals and tone, ending up with something psychological and physical. Performances are capable as well, with Hart selling the disorientation of Pandora and her quest to satisfy desires she never paid attention to before, with magic and a mirror providing the key that unlocks something strange.
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