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Users | 0.0 | |
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A comedy concert film that captures the on-stage performance and inspirational success story of Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias.
Starring: Gabriel Iglesias, Juliocesar ChavezComedy | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1, 2.39:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1, 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English SDH, French, Spanish
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
UV digital copy
DVD copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
To label The Fluffy Movie as a "movie" might be a misnomer, particularly for audiences going in blindly, sold on the star and the big, bold title lettering rather than the actual content within the film. No, this isn't a "movie" in the traditional sense that stars comedian extraordinaire Gabriel Iglesias as a donut-munching cop or ill-prepared stay-at-home dad or something along those lines (hey, studios, two free ideas, feel free to use them! Iglesias is up to the task) but instead a stand-up comedy show with a few minutes of fictionalized opening featuring everyone's favorite fluffy comedian being born and experiencing his first dose of stand-up that would define and shape his life forever. Otherwise, it's really not at all different than any of his other previously released stand-up specials like I'm Not Fat...I'm Fluffy or Aloha Fluffy. And while that might not be what everyone expects, that's not at all a bad thing. Iglesias is in top form here, better -- and lighter -- than ever before in a must-own for every fan and a great starting point for newcomers who really should give in and sample the laughs Fluffy has to offer.
His (lighter) Fluffiness.
The Fluffy Movie opens with a wide recreated "film" version of Fluffy's childhood while the bulk of the program is presented at a 1.85:1 ratio. The recreated footage varies in quality but never excites the visual senses. It's warm and drab, taking on a flat yet overly sharpened appearance that reveals intimate facial details but lacks the subtle realism of the best HD video visuals. Black levels, too, are muddy and unwelcoming. The main program looks a bit better and more consistent. Gone is the warmth and replaced with a more neutral, perhaps ever-so-slightly cold, appearance. Black backgrounds are more balanced and Iglesias' skin appears more neutral and favoring his natural color. Details are a major improvement, with a more evident clarity and definition on faces and clothes. Close-ups reveal the texture of his shaved head, accumulated beads of sweat, and clothing lines and fine details. Colors are naturally pleasant, though rather limited given his gray-black-white shirt and generally covered blue denim shorts. The image satisfies but never truly impresses. The early footage could stand an improvement, but the standup performance looks about as good as one might reasonably expect.
The Fluffy Movie arrives on Blu-ray with a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack. Opening Mariachi music satisfies in stage presence and clarity but the track never recreates the bar or immerses the listening audience into the location. Iglesias' stand-up routine features a good bit of crowd noise that spreads well enough across the front but never fully engulfs the listener, instead staying predominantly up front with only a cursory and tinny surround element. Iglesias' dialogue comes through clearly and robustly with a nice little bit of front stage reverberation that helps better sonically define the large arena in which he speaks. Dialogue in the early film segment is likewise clear and precise.
This Blu-ray release of The Fluffy Movie contains only a previews tab featuring additional Universal titles. Inside the Blu-ray case, buyers will find a DVD copy of the film as well as a code for a UV/iTunes digital copy. From the main menu, viewers may choose either the theatrical (1:41:53) or extended (1:53:24) cuts of the film.
The Fluffy Movie doesn't really fit the mainstream definition of "movie." It's a standup comedy show with a fictionalized recreation of its star's early life at the beginning, which lasts all of five or so minutes. Nevertheless, Gabriel Iglesias fans will absolutely adore this latest release. It sees the comedian in top form -- verbally and physically -- in one of his defining performances that will thrill longtime fans and that should serve as a great way for newcomers to discover what's made him one of the top comedians in the world. Universal's Blu-ray release of The Fluffy Movie features adequate video and audio. Unfortunately, no supplements are included. Recommended.
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