5.6 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
When nerdy genius Barney Springboro's experiments in higher horticulture blow up in his face, he's suddenly left with newfound powers of telekinesis.
Starring: Scott Baio, Scatman Crothers, Roger Bowen, Sue Ane Langdon, Felice SchachterComedy | 100% |
Teen | 44% |
Erotic | 32% |
Sci-Fi | 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)
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25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (locked)
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Robert Rosenthal's teen comedy "Zapped!" (1982) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of independent distributors Olive Films. There are no supplemental features on this release. In English, without optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-A "locked".
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Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Robert Rosenthal's Zapped! arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Olive Films.
There are a few segments before and after transitions where density fluctuates a bit and it is easy to see that the master that was used to produce this release isn't new, but overall the film actually looks quite wonderful in high-definition. During close-ups, for instance, depth is consistently pleasing. Shadow definition could be better during the darker footage, but there are no troubling anomalies. Clarity does fluctuate a bit, but the bulk of the daylight footage looks quite good. There are no traces of recent degraining or sharpening adjustments. Grain can be better exposed and resolved, but the film does have a good organic appearance. Colors are stable and mostly looking healthy. More importantly, even though saturation could be better, there is a nice range of healthy nuances. Image stability is very good. A few tiny flecks can be spotted, but there are no large damage marks, cuts, stains, debris, or warped frames. (Note: This is a Region-A "locked" Blu-ray release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-A or Region-Free player in order to access its content).
There is only one standard audio track on this Blu-ray release: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. Optional English SDH subtitles are not provided for the main feature.
Music has a very important role in the film. There are a number of excellent rock tracks that are used to enhance the '80s atmosphere quite well and without exception they all sound lively and sharp. Dynamic intensity is modest, but clarity and balance are very good. The dialog is clean, stable, and crisp. There are no audio dropouts, pops, or digital distortions.
Most unfortunately, there are no supplemental features to be found on this Blu-ray release.
I liked pretty much everything about Robert Rosenthal's Zapped!. It is a silly little film with a big heart that delivers exactly what these types of '80s teen comedies are known for -- good laughs and great atmosphere. If you have Zapped! on DVD and are wondering whether you should upgrade, the answer is an easy yes. The film looks quite wonderful in high-definition. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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