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Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
Unemployed teenager Ronnie and his hapless pals spend their time hanging around the rainy parks and dingy cafes in Glasgow, but their world is about to change when Ronnie hatches a plan to make them all rich by stealing a job-lot of stainless steel sinks.
Starring: Jeremy Clyde, Maurice Denham, Cheryl Kennedy, Tom MannionComedy | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1
English: LPCM Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: LPCM Mono
English SDH
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
DVD copy
Region free
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
Scottish director Bill Forsyth's "That Sinking Feeling" (1979) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of the British Film Institute. The supplemental features on the disc include John Schorstein's short films "KH-4" (1969) and "Mirror" (1970); Oscar Marzaroli's short film "Glasgow 1980" (1971); audio commentary with Bill Forsyth and film critic Mark Kermode; new video interview with actor Robert Buchanan; and more. The release also arrives with a 20-page illustrated booklet with new essays and technical notes. In English, with optional English subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
"How does it work? You find the main fuse box inside the warehouse. Locate the fuse for the alarm circuit. Then you throw this box at it."
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.33:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Bill Forsyth's That Sinking Feeling arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of the British Film Institute.
The screencaptures included with our review appear in the following order:
1. Screencaptures 1-14: That Sinking Feeling.
2. Screencaptures 16-18: KH-4.
3. Screencaptures: 19-21: Mirror.
4. Screencaotures: 22-25: Glasgow 1980.
5. Screencaptures: 26-29: Islands of the West.
The following text appears inside the booklet provided with this Blu-ray release:
"That Sinking Feeling has been transferred from a 35mm low-contrast element, held by the BFI National Archive, which was struck from an original 16mm element. KH-4 has been newly scanned in 2K from the original 16mm negative held by the Scottish Screen Archive. Mirror has been newly scanned in 2K from the original 16mm negative held by the BFI National Archive. Glasgow 1980 has been newly scanned in 4K from an original 35mm interpositive element held by the Scottish Screen Archive. Islands of the West has been newly scanned in 2K from the original 16mm A+B negative held by the Scottish Screen Archive. The audio for all films was transferred from original mono optical tracks.
Technical producer: Douglas Weir (BFI).
Telecine colorist: Trevor Brown (Deluxe Soho).
Digital restoration: Tom Barrett, Clayton Baker (Deluxe Soho)."
The technical presentation of That Sinking Feeling is very good. The film's production limitations are quite obvious -- for example, where natural light is restricted there are some minor contrast and clarity fluctuations -- but both clarity and depth are very pleasing. Colors are also stable and natural, never appearing artificially boosted. There are absolutely no traces of problematic degraining or sharpening adjustments. Unsurprisingly, from start to finish the film has a solid and very pleasing organic look. Finally, there are no serious transition issues or basic stability issues to report in this review. All in all, this is a lovely presentation that will definitely please fans of the Scottish director and his work. (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).
There are two standard audio tracks on this Blu-ray release: Original English (Scottish) LPCM 1.0 and Anglicized (Alternative) LPCM 1.0. Optional English SDH subtitles have been provided for the main feature.
I viewed the film with the original audio and was very pleased with the quality. While the range of nuanced dynamics is quite limited, both depth and clarity are very good. Balance is good as well. (The film is complimented by a simple but very effective melancholic soundtrack which is used during a number of transitions). There are no pops, crackle, background hiss, audio dropouts, or distortions to report in this review.
I liked Bill Forsyth's directorial debut That Sinking Feeling a lot more than his international hit Gregory's Girl. It is incredibly charming and very funny. The film has been recently restored and looks wonderful on Blu-ray. The BFI's release also comes with an excellent selection of supplemental features, including a wonderful audio commentary with the Scottish director and film critic Mark Kermode. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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