The Blu-ray Disc
The Last Kiss is presented in 1080p high definition with an aspect ratio of 2.35:1. Initially, the transfer looks a little soft, particularly in the wedding scenes near the beginning of the film that have a lot of white backgrounds, but the picture clarity and sharpness get a lot better from that point on.
Consistent and natural flesh tones and deep blacks are the visual standouts here. The color palette depends a lot on whites and blacks, leaving few scenes where flashes of color really pop. Heavy grain is visible in several of the aforementioned wedding scenes, but hardly an issue anywhere else. Overall, a strong high def transfer for this nicely shot film.
The audio is presented in Dolby TrueHD, which is left without much to do at all. The mix seems to be quieter than most, which required me to turn up my volume a little higher than usual, but it is consistent, and doesn’t become unbearably loud during any of the many screaming scenes. The pop soundtrack is about the only factor aside from the dialogue, although there are enough occurrences of ambient sound in some of the quieter scenes to enhance what might have been a rather flat mix.
Special Features
The same features are offered as what was included on the DVD release several years back, with only the theatrical trailer being upgraded to high-def. There are a series of four featurettes broken up from the same interview sessions, including an introduction to the filmmakers, a discussion of how the cast was assembled, a look at the filmmakers’ favorite scenes and some closing thoughts. These are nicely produced, fairly interesting pieces that add up to about 45 minutes all together.
Also included are some throwaway deleted scenes, a gag reel, and a Cary Brothers music video directed by Zach Braff. Two full-length commentary tracks also make an appearance, one with director Tony Goldwyn and Braff and another with most of the principal cast.
The Bottom Line
A solid high definition transfer makes this a worthy upgrade for fans of the film. There are definitely a number of things The Last Kiss gets right, but it’s a bit too self-assured of its own depth, making it less moving or meaningful than it could be.
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