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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead Blu-ray Review

Score: 53

from 2 reviewers

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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead serves as a nostalgic homage to National Lampoon's origins but suffers from incomplete storytelling and lacks technical polish.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 57

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead's Blu-ray presentation features exceptional 1080p, AVC-encoded footage that blends meticulously sharp and detailed new interviews with less pristine archival clips and low-res digitized photos, achieving a visually engaging contrast despite unavoidable technical imperfections in vintage material.

Audio: 57

The DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack for 'Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead' is functional and straightforward, with clear interviews anchored to the front center and period pop hits enriching the surround array. However, occasional issues like blown-out dialog and low-quality music tracks detract from the overall audio experience.

Extra: 41

The Blu-ray of 'Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead' offers an extensive collection of deleted scenes and additional interview footage, featuring insights from notable figures like Stan Lee and Judd Apatow, anecdotes on 'Animal House' and SNL, and readings from John Hughes' works, ensuring a thorough yet fragmented exploration of National Lampoon's legacy.

Movie: 51

While 'Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead' evocatively chronicles the rise and chaotic brilliance of National Lampoon, its focus on iconic magazine highlights rather than a comprehensive narrative leaves notable gaps, especially regarding the transition to film and the magazine's decline, despite lively interviews and archival content.

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