This Is Not a Movie Blu-ray Review
Score: 52
from 2 reviewers
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Olallo Rubio's 'This Is Not a Movie' is a divisive film with strong video quality and solid interviews, but uneven audio and mixed opinions on its content.
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DTS-HD MA
Video: 53
"This Is Not a Movie" boasts a 1080p transfer with an aspect ratio of 2.34:1 encoded with MPEG-4 AVC, delivering consistent detail and clarity despite occasional image manipulations. Black and white sequences are sharp and crisp; color sequences are vibrant, though marred by frequent banding and mild initial softness.
Audio: 58
The English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track for 'This Is Not A Movie' delivers a powerful soundscape, particularly with Slash's immersive score, but it has occasional balance issues and hollow vocals, notably lacking subtitles. Flame effects could have utilized surround channels better to enhance the auditory experience.
Extra: 46
The Blu-Ray extras for 'This Is Not A Movie' feature a range of content including a well-produced original trailer (3 min, 1080p), a stills gallery of screens from the film, and 16 minutes of deleted scenes that add intriguing context, notably Pete's animated hell sequence. Lengthy interviews with Peter Coyote (26 min) and Slash (19 min) delve deep into the film’s unique elements, highlighting its captivating script and atmospheric soundtrack, though Coyote’s segment may feel somewhat overextended. Additional trailers for other Horizon Movies productions are included.
Movie: 41
"This Is Not a Movie" Blu-ray, distributed by Kino Lorber, presents a visually surreal, darkly atmospheric experience enhanced by Slash's compelling score. While divisive in content, its critique of consumerism and society, with added elements like interviews and deleted scenes, makes it an intriguing addition for niche audiences.