5 | / 10 |
Users | 3.2 | |
Reviewer | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.2 |
When a pro hockey player, nicknamed the Tooth Fairy for his ability to knock out other players' teeth, dashes the hopes of a young boy, he is ordered to one week's hard labor as the real Tooth Fairy.
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Stephen Merchant, Julie Andrews, Chase EllisonFamily | 100% |
Comedy | 98% |
Fantasy | 42% |
Sport | 12% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Portuguese: Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
English SDH, Portuguese, Spanish, Cantonese
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Three-disc set (1 BD, 2 DVDs)
Digital copy (on disc)
DVD copy
Region A (locked)
Movie | 2.5 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 2.5 |
I’ll spare you the gory details, but my most recent trip—well, trips—to the dentist resulted in a bill that, even with my insurance coverage, left me digging deep into my pockets. After all my baby teeth were gone, the Tooth Fairy stopped sliding dollar bills under my pillow. Now, instead, I shell out hundreds of dollars for the pleasure of having my mouth invaded by latex- gloved hands wielding metal instruments of oral torture. And while the obvious analogy would be to say that watching this new Tooth Fairy movie—starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson—is less fun than a root canal, I’m not about to hyperbolize. Believe me, the root canal is much, much worse. At least there’s no physical pain in suffering through Tooth Fairy, though your brain, by the end, will be an empty cavity in need of filling.
The Rock has been summoned...
Tooth Fairy alights on Blu-ray with a 1080p/AVC-encoded transfer, framed in the film's original 1.85:1 aspect ration, that's as strong and effortlessly sculpted as The Rock himself. I've been really impressed lately by 20th Century Fox's high definition handling of their contemporary films, and Tooth Fairy is no exception, sporting an image that's warm, colorful, and sharp. There are a few moments of softness, but generally the picture is crisp and defined, with fine detail easily apparent in the textures of the actors faces, skin and clothing—you can even make out The Rock's stretch marks from rapid muscle expansion—and even the longest shots showing a nice resolve. The real world scenes have a warm palette—primaries are vivid and skin tones are lightly tanned—and fairyland is pure pastel, a sea of pinks and powder blues. Black levels display a bit of crush during some of the darker scenes, but contrast is otherwise excellent, giving the image a keen sense of presence. The film's grain structure is fine, there's very little noise, and I didn't spot any gratuitous edge enhancement or any other post-telecine manipulations. Likewise, the encode holds up well, with no apparent compression-related issues.
Tooth Fairy is kind of talky for a kids' film, but there's no lack of sonic hijinks in this disc's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround track. As a whole, the audio is nicely mixed, with perfectly balanced dialogue, strong dynamics in the sound effects and score, and plenty of rear speaker usage. While the film doesn't take advantage of every sonic opportunity that comes its way, the hokey games feature loads of whip-fast skating, spraying ice, and bone-crushing cross-checks, and when Derek is transported to the fairy world, the soundfield is filled with swirling and encircling swooshes. When not outputting more obvious effects, you'll hear quiet ambience in the rear speakers. The score by George S. Clinton—not to be confused with funk grandmaster George Clinton—is a typically dippy affair, filling in all the emotion blanks for us so we're never at a loss for what to feel, but at least it sounds great. Overall, a solid, even occasionally impressive track.
Commentary by Director Michael Lembeck
If you want to listen to a commentary for Tooth Fairy, have at it, but do you really? Do
you?
Introduction by Director Michael Lembeck (1080p, 00:22)
Here, Lembeck excitedly introduces the Blu-ray and tantalizes us with the array of supplementary
materials on
hand.
Tooth Fairy Training Center (1080p, 20:31)
Need a way to tucker out your hyperactive kid? Look no further. This is a Tooth Fairy-themed
exercise program for kids, with
moves like "The Shrinking Paste Squat" and "The Cat Nap Tip-Toe." It all ends with "The Fairy Free-
Style," where the kids
show off their best 1990s dance moves.
Fairy-Oke (1080p, 4:32)
You know, karaoke, but with fairies. Here, The Rock and Stephen Merchant sing "The Wind Beneath
My Wings," with lyrics
appearing at the bottom of the screen so you can follow along. Or not. There's also an optional
introduction by director
Michael Lembeck.
Gag Reel (1080p, 2:34)
You know the drill. Lots of botched lines and busting up.
Deleted Scenes (1080p, 11:16)
Includes six deleted or extended scenes, with optional introductions by director Michael
Lembeck.
Behind the Scenes (1080p, 38:55)
Director Michael Lembeck and VFX supervisor Jake Morrison introduce and lead us through the
film's 6 part making of
documentary, which is focused almost solely on the creation of the films visual effects, costuming,
and set design.
Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2:27)
Flicka 2 Sneak Peak (SD, 2:32)
Fantastic Mr. Fox Sneak Peak (1080p, 1:38)
The Sound of Music Sneak Peak (1080p, 00:53)
Tooth Fairy is not nearly as bad as it could've been considering its premise and star, but that's hardly a ringing endorsement. That said, it is safe, inoffensive family comedy with a few funny bits—courtesy of Stephen Merchant and Billy Crystal—and it's infinitely less obnoxious than, say, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Tech credits on this Blu-ray are superb, and the disc ships with a decent array of supplements. If your kid is begging you for Tooth Fairy, why not, go for it, but otherwise, there's no real reason to seek this one out.
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