6.3 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
A cynical college professor takes a keen interest in a talented young writing student.
Starring: Stanley Tucci, Addison Timlin, Kyra Sedgwick, Janeane Garofalo, Peter GallagherDrama | 100% |
Mystery | 35% |
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 SDH, French, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Digital copy
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
Submission's point of interest is that it's an interesting examination of the dangerous edge that can develop in the relationship between teacher and student. It offers little in the ways of creative intensity, dramatic thrills, or even complex characterization, but the movie is saved by the developing intricacies of the relationship, as it grows to a climactic moment and falls off significantly in an entirely different direction. The movie, based on a novel entitled Blue Angel by Francine Prose, which shares a name with a film prominently featured in this movie, dabbles in elements of famous "forbidden relationship" Thrillers but seems to go out of its way to keep actual thrills to a minimum and focus on how the characters evolve alongside the relationship. Director Richard Levine (Every Day) does little, creatively, in support of the film but he does stay out of his talented cast's way and allows it, and the script, to breathe; he facilitates their interaction but otherwise allows Tucci and Timlin to do the heavy lifting.
Submission offers a very good, balanced, and well-rounded 1080p transfer from Universal. The film was digitally captured but beyond lower light noise offers a texturally superior and tonally accurate presentation. Details are quite impressive. Facial details are captured with commendable intimacy, presenting pores, facial hair, makeup, and other qualities with tack-sharp precision. Environments around the college yield superior clarity and definition, too. Colors are neutral, with bolder shades popping with impressive confidence while lesser support hues carry many backgrounds and melt into the frame. Skin tones are fine and black levels offer no reason for concern. This is a very good all-around image from Universal.
Submission features a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack. This is a solid all-around track. Music is clear and detailed with good stage width and mild surround implementation, allowing the fronts to dominate while the backs gently support essential elements. A meeting scene around seven minutes into the film offers some positive reverberation, the track opening up to recreate the location's natural acoustics. Exterior shots offer inviting nighttime insect ambience in chapter four, while light piano music at the small get-together in the next scene warmly opens and draws the listener into the scene. Various campus exteriors offer light but critical elements such as clock chimes and chatter. The track is rich in subtle sonic texture, and the 5.1 track creates a large and seamless sense of place throughout. Dialogue commands the entire picture, and it presents without any discernible flaw to be found in terms of delivery, positioning, and prioritization.
This Blu-ray release of Submission contains no supplements. The film begins playing on its own from the main menu screen after a few moments. A Movies Anywhere digital copy code is included with purchase. This release does not appear to ship with a slipcover for those concerned with such things.
Submission is a subtly compelling film that removes focus from the carnal desires of a forbidden relationship and towards something a little less familiar and tangible. Both characters want -- yearn -- for something that they do not have, and the film becomes, gently at first and more obviously later on, a battle of wits as Angela uses Ted for her gain. It's a quality picture that's well acted and with enough distance from type and contrivance to make it a worthwhile and rewarding watch. Universal's featureless Blu-ray offers steady video and stable audio. Recommended.
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