6.5 | / 10 |
Users | 3.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
An engineer from the US in London helping to dismantle the London Bridge to be transported to Arizona, strikes up an acquaintanceship with a young British woman. Several years later he happens to be at the bridge's new location and sees the woman again--but this time she's a real estate agent there, doesn't have a British accent and doesn't recognize him.
Starring: Suzanna Love, Robert Walker Jr., Jeff Winchester, Amy Robinson, Bibbe HansenHorror | 100% |
Mystery | 9% |
Crime | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.87:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: LPCM 2.0 (48kHz, 16-bit)
None
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 2.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Ulli Lommel's "Prozzie" (1983) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of British distributors 88 Films. The supplemental features on the disc a brand new video interview with cinematographer David Sperling; new video interview with director Ulli Lommel; and original trailers. The release also arrives with a leaflet featuring Dr. Calum Waddell's essay "Double Jeopardy". In English, without optional English subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
Like her mother
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.87:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Ulli Lommel's Prozzie arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of 88 Films.
The release is sourced from a new HD transfer, but I do not know what type of source was used to produce it. If I had to guess, I would say that it is a secondary source of some sort. I doubt it was an interpositive because there are a few areas where density drops to a level that suggests an element that is perhaps another generation or two away from it. Regardless, during select close-ups depth ranges from decent to good, and some of the outdoor footage also boasts good clarity. However, there are some traces of aging, with color saturation in particular reveling that overall balance should be better. Some grain and noise management work must have been done, but for the most part the film retains a fairly pleasing organic appearance. Sharpness, depth, and fluidity could be much better. There are no traces of problematic sharpening adjustments. Also, there are no large damage marks, cuts, and debris, but a few tiny flecks remains. My score is 3.25/5.00. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray release. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your player regardless of your geographical location).
There is only one standard audio track on this Blu-ray release: English LPCM 2.0. Optional English SDH subtitles are not parodied for the main feature.
There are no serious technical anomalies to report in our review. However, from time to time it feels like the dialog could be better rounded and fluidity in general could be improved. Dynamic movement is rather limited, but it is also true that the film does not have an active sound design. There are no pops, audio dropouts, or distortions to report.
I think that Prozzie would have been a lot more effective if it had a stronger psychedelic atmosphere as it seems like the 80's vibe that runs through it was perfect for it, but its rather awkward mood shifts are also quite interesting. I think that it will be received better by folks that like wacky low-budget films from the era, rather than those who have a soft spot for sleazy slasher gems. Prozzie has been remastered and looks good in high-definition. RECOMMENDED.
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