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Reviewer | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
Lil and Roz are two lifelong friends, having grown up together as neighbors in an idyllic beach town. As adults, their sons have developed a friendship as strong as that which binds their mothers. One summer, all four are confronted by simmering emotions that have been mounting between them, and each find unexpected happiness in relationships that cross the bounds of convention.
Starring: Naomi Watts, Robin Wright, Xavier Samuel, James Frecheville, Ben MendelsohnDrama | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
French, French SDH
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 5.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 1.0 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
Screened at the Sundance Film Festival, Anne Fontaine's "Perfect Mothers" a.k.a "Adore" (2013) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of French label Gaumont. The only supplemental feature on the disc is a gallery of stills from the film. In English, with optional French and French SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
"They are like young Gods..."
Presented in its original aspect ratio of 2.39:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Anne Fontaine's Perfect Mothers arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of French label Gaumont.
The film looks absolutely spectacular in high-definition. Close-ups are exceptionally crisp and clean, always boasting tremendous depth, while the panoramic vistas literally look like moving portraits. Colors are vibrant and very natural. Contrast levels are stable. Serious transfer-specific anomalies, such as banding and aliasing, are not present. Overall image stability is also fantastic. When projected, the film remains tight around the edges and always looks remarkably sharp. All in all, this is indeed a very impressive presentation of Perfect Mothers that ranks amongst Gaumont's very best. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray release. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your PS3 or SA regardless of your geographical location. For the record, there is no problematic PAL or 1080/50i content preceding the disc's main menu).
There are four standard audio tracks on this Blu-ray release: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0, French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, and French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. For the record, Gaumont have provided optional French and French SDH subtitles for the main feature. When turned on, they appear inside the image frame.
The lossless English 5.1 track is fantastic. The breeze, the sound of the ocean, and all sorts of other random nature noises are incredibly detailed and crisp. It is Christopher Gordon's beautiful music score, however, that makes viewing Perfect Mothers a very special experience. If you appreciate a wide range of nuanced dynamics, this is a disc you do not want to miss. The overall dynamic intensity will not test the muscles of your system, but the rich sound you will hear from it while playing the disc will put a smile on your face. The dialog is exceptionally crisp, stable, clean, and very easy to follow.
Reactions to Anne Fontaine's first English-language film have been mixed in America. I urge you to completely ignore what has been written about Perfect Mothers, see it, and form your own opinion. It is the best romantic film I've seen in a very long time, featuring two truly outstanding performances by Robin Wright and Naomi Watts. In a perfect world, Perfect Mothers should earn at least two Oscar nominations. French label Gaumont's technical presentation of the film is outstanding. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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