Shot on 35mm, this 1080p/AVC encoded transfer keeps that film quality wonderfully. The color palette is hearty with saturation levels high, but not otherworldly. Contrasts are high and black levels are deep. Details in the character's faces and clothing stand out. Digital problems like heavy noise, branding or artifacts are non-existent.
The soundtrack is presented in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. This is a dialogue driven film so the soundscape is limited. Rear speakers are used sparingly for ambience in outdoor locations mainly. I couldn't comment on directionality because there isn't any. The mix between dialogue, music and sound effects is handled cleanly.
For special features the film contains only two. "A Look Inside Terri" is a nice making of doc. Featuring interviews with star Jason Wysocki and director Azazel Jacobs, the mini doc gives viewers a compelling look at how the film came to be from an artistic, acting and practical point of view. Jacobs took the approach that how the actors played off each other was the most important element in casting.
The deleted scenes are a valuable addition for fans of the film. I would assume all were cut for time and pacing, but they give further insight into some of the supporting characters, especially the squirrelly kid Chad. A few scenes were so compelling that I couldn't remember if some of the information had actually been revealed in the finished film or not.
Rick DeMott
Animation World Network
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