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Restless Blu-ray Review

Score: 43

from 2 reviewers

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Sony's Blu-ray of 'Restless' is technically subpar, with a narrative that struggles to merge its dual storylines and underutilizes its promising themes.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 38

The Blu-ray of 'Restless' features a 1080p, 1.85:1-framed transfer that handles the film's darker, softer stylings adequately but lacks vibrance, detail, and depth. The image suffers from a hazy look, washed-out colors, and occasional banding, making it far from exceptional for HD cinema.

Audio: 43

Restless features an English DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack that, while providing clear music and well-spaced effects with good clarity, suffers from distorted, muffled dialogue and inconsistent volume levels, making the overall audio experience problematic despite its strong ambience and natural sound effects.

Extra: 46

Extras for the "Restless" Blu-ray offer an intriguing array of insights and versions: from Gus Van Sant's silent experiment which lacks energy due to its sparse dialogue, to several featurettes exploring character dynamics, directorial praise, and production history. Additionally, there are deleted scenes and previews of other Sony titles.

Movie: 56

"Restless" juxtaposes life and death through Gus Van Sant's intricate storytelling, celebrating life amidst omnipresent darkness. Anchored by Henry Hopper and Mia Wasikowska's compelling performances, the film blends metaphysical quirks with heartfelt relationships, even if its mix of themes occasionally feels disjointed.

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