6.3 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
A film which looks at the modern implications of technology and the Internet and video in particular. When a person's personal video recording leaks online and becomes widely available without authorization the person experiences a severe phobia with many repercussions. The video's dissemination sens the person into hiding and agoraphobia.
Starring: Sumire Ashina, Tomona Hirota, Shûgo Oshinari, Sahel RosaForeign | 100% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Japanese: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English, Japanese
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
2019’s “Videophobia” is co-writer/director Daisuke Miyazaki’s attempt to address the lack of privacy in the digital age, with those looking to cause harm capable of doing so rather easily, putting the burden of justice on the victim, and options are limited. It’s not a statement picture, but an atmospheric one, with the production turning to the surreal and the mysterious to understand a psychological erosion happening within the lead character, who endures a shocking event in her life she doesn’t fully understand. “Videophobia” arrives in the midst of rising revenge porn and deepfake cases, and while Miyazaki doesn’t directly address the mental health and legal crisis, he hopes to provide a more internalized journey of horror through filmmaking artfulness.
The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation for "Videophobia" offers a distinct look at the black and white world of the production. Detail provides a crisp inspection of facial surfaces and locations, which retain ideal dimension. Costuming is fibrous, especially fuzzy mascot gear. Delineation is satisfactory, preserving evening encounters.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix delivers a crisp understanding of dialogue exchanges, including group activity and hushed encounters. Music is incredibly forceful here, with a louder presence for soundtrack selections, which register clearly and deeply. Atmospherics capture sharp community bustle and room tone.
"Videophobia" has the potential to be a disturbing and necessary understanding of criminal acts and the victim experience, but the production tends to walk around such a distinct take. Miyazaki elects to create a more interpretational understanding of the situation, going dreamlike and indie film-y (including needlessly quaking handheld camerawork) with the material, trying to hypnotize viewers instead of piercing them with a defined appreciation of powerlessness.
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