Video. It is presented in a ratio of 1.33:1, which is it's original aspect. It is a little washed out and grainy, fine for a low budget film. Just don't expect an A list looking video. There is also an inconsistency in the video quality, which the director addresses. What it boils down to is that much of the production was done quickly on nights and weekends over a span of over a year.
Audio. Matches the quality of the video, it does the trick but is nothing spectacular. It is presented in Dolby Digital 2.0.
Extras. For a straight to DVD production, it is pretty good.
-Trailer. The original trailer for the film.
-Making of. There is a 25 minute featurette hosted by Joe Escalante taking us through the making of the film from shooting to the finished product. This was a good watch.
-Deleted Scenes. Also includes some bloopers and features commentary with Joe and Warren.
-Commentary. Featuring Joe and Warren Fitzgerald having fun reminiscing about the actors and scenes. Not technically informative, but an entertaining listen.
Bottomline. No something I could honestly recommend, although I realize that I may not be a part of the target audience. I still think they did a great job putting it together, and it may beinteresting to see if he does any more feature films.
Affectionately Not Recommended.
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Article comments
1 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
Good stuff Chris. i know the pain of wanting to like something becuase its so obviously right in every way, except the quality bit, in which case it fails horrifically.
in saying that, you've intrigued me. It sounds a bit like the wonderful Clash flick Rude Boy, although i doubt it scales such decadent heights.
2 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
well, actually, Rude Boy wasn't all that DECADENT. grimy, perhaps.