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Kissing Jessica Stein Blu-ray Review

Score: 46

from 2 reviewers

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A nostalgic yet slightly outdated comedy with decent performances and laughs, though marred by mediocre video quality and modest audio presentation. Recommended overall.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 35

Kissing Jessica Stein’s Blu-ray video presentation is underwhelming, featuring an outdated 1080p AVC MPEG-4 transfer in 1.85:1. The image quality is soft with middling contrast and milky blacks, while colors appear drab and faded. Despite the lack of major artifacts, the overall result is more akin to a high-quality upconvert than true HD.

Audio: 55

The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track for 'Kissing Jessica Stein' delivers clear dialogue and pleasing range for the score, but offers minimal immersion and ambiance, with limited surround use. The mix suits the film's intimate, dialogue-driven nature without any technical issues or noticeable artifacts.

Extra: 46

20th Century Fox presents a solid extras package for 'Kissing Jessica Stein,' with engaging deleted scenes, a making-of featurette, and rich commentaries. The director's track delves into indie filmmaking logistics, while the stars' track offers vibrant anecdotes and origins. All supplements are in standard definition.

Movie: 56

"Kissing Jessica Stein" tackles the nuances of love and identity with charm and sincerity, despite being less provocative today. Featuring strong performances from Westfeldt and Juergensen, its thoughtful examination of relationships is somewhat marred by clichéd rom-com elements and outdated humor, but it remains an enjoyable, character-driven indie film.

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