Read my review of PLEASE GIVE.
This indie comedy was shot on 16mm and blown up to 35mm. This gives the picture a softer look overall. This quality carries over to this 1080p transfer. For a Blu-ray the detail is not robust. The color balance is natural and the film grain is consistent with the source material. When it comes to the soundtrack, this isn't a title to show off the sound system with. The soundscape is heavily weighted to the front speakers. Dialogue stands out from the nicely balanced music and sound effects. Presented in DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless, the soundtrack is what might expect from an indie comedy.
The special features include the making of doc "Behind the Scenes of PLEASE GIVE," brief Q&A clips with director Nicole Holofcener and outtakes. The Behind the Scenes featurette is fairly standard with Holofcener talking about writing and directing. She reveals that she wrote the lead role with Catherine Keener in mind. Keener has been in all of Holofcener's features. The Q&A clips delve a little deeper, but there is only eight minutes worth. Holofcener's tales about the original title and her thoughts into the creative process are funny and insightful, making the viewer want more or even a commentary track.
Rick DeMott
Animation World Network
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