5.7 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
Two female cops go undercover to bust a porno ring.
Starring: Linnea Quigley, Ginger Lynn, Karen Russell, Jayne Hamil, Ken AbrahamErotic | 100% |
Crime | Insignificant |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
BDInfo
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
The director of “Hobgoblins” wants to make his own “Police Academy,” coming up with “Vice Academy,” which also details the misadventures of cops- in-training, only here such antics are handed a significantly reduced budget and customary Rick Sloane stiffness. The helmer certainly tries to be wacky with the endeavor, but he’s mindful of exploitation interests. If he can’t win over the audience with laughs, he captures attention with tight outfits, bare skin, and assignments to bust prostitutes and infiltrate the adult film industry.
Presented with a new 2K scan from the 35mm original camera negative, "Vice Academy" probably looks better than it ever has thanks to Vinegar Syndrome. The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation is sharp and inviting, clearing distances for locations and delivering wonderful detail on characters, finding costuming fibrous and periodically sheer, while facial surfaces are exact. Colors are distinct, capturing strong period hues with bright greens and blues, porno pinks, and deep reds. Hollywood signage also provides a boost of hues. Skintones are natural. Grain is fine and film-like. Source is in fine shape.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix is working uphill, as "Vice Academy" wasn't built for definition. It's a slightly muddier track, working with inherent limitations, resulting in a few crackly highs. Dialogue exchanges aren't pristine, but intelligibility isn't threatened. Scoring is cursed by dulled synth, though comedic antics are appropriately supported. Soundtrack selections are also aged, but come through with some raw power.
"Vice Academy" isn't especially amusing, but the cast is eager to make an impression, working hard to bring the picture to life. Sloane achieves most of his creative goals here, delivering silliness with limited coin, and it's hard to argue with the popularity of a movie that once set a ratings record for the USA Network. Adjust expectations, and it's a breezy sit.
(Still not reliable for this title)
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