6.3 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 2.5 | |
Overall | 2.5 |
Clue (1985) has become a cult classic film and is loved by multiple generations. Yet there has never been a documentary created to tell the behind the scenes stories...until now.
Starring: Colleen Camp, Tim Curry, Syd Dutton, Jane Jenkins, Michael KaplanDocumentary | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080i
Aspect ratio: 1.82:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
BDInfo verified
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 2.5 | |
Video | 2.0 | |
Audio | 3.0 | |
Extras | 1.5 | |
Overall | 2.5 |
1985’s “Clue” was a bomb. It was released into a marketplace where few viewers cared about the endeavor, condemning it to life on home video, where the movie suddenly flourished. Fandom was born, with passing decades collecting admirers of the picture and its command of comedy, transforming the effort into a cult hit, almost becoming a secret language for the most devout. For director Jeff C. Smith, just enjoying “Clue” wasn’t enough. Feeling inspired by other fan-made documentaries, the helmer has assembled “Who Done It,” which examines certain aspects of the 1985 release, focusing on the ensemble and audience growth for a feature that was once considered dead.
The AVC encoded image (1.82:1 aspect ratio) presentation for "Who Done It" is dealing with cell phones and commercial grade cameras to capture interviews and driving sequences. Fine detail isn't present, with heavy filtering smoothing over skin particulars on the participants. Colors are acceptable for this type of production. Footage from the movie is aged, from lower-resolution sources, and banding is periodically detected. Interlacing artifacting is common.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix provides a basic listening experience, with the homegrown nature of the documentary offering as much clarity as technology and locations allow. Scoring supports acceptably, never intruding on the interviews.
Listed on the packaging are "Additional Interviews" and "Podcast Interview" with Jeff C. Smith. These supplements are not included on the release.
"Who Done It" is a strange viewing experience, with some aspects of the documentary illuminating the production process, while the rest is just basic enthusiasm from people who like the movie. Perhaps most frustratingly, Smith teases additional tales from his journey at the end of the film (including a near-miss interview shot with Tim Curry), encouraging people to visit his website to learn more, which is a lousy way to do business. "Who Done It" will certainly appeal to die-hard fans of "Clue," but these devoted people deserve a sharper understanding of the production process and Smith's own directorial laboring. The lack of polish here is distracting, and while Smith's quest to create the first documentary about "Clue" is an admirable one, he misses a chance to really craft an accomplished, smartly organized understanding of the cult comedy.
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