|
Search DVDBeaver |
S E A R C H D V D B e a v e r |
(aka 'My Sons' or 'Musuko')
directed by Yoji
Yamada
Japan 1991
|
Divided into simply labeled interludes this essential melodramatic masterpiece
from Yoji Yamada (Home
From the Sea) includes numerous universal familial markers
including Yasujiri Ozu's themes of generational variances and the conflict of an
encroaching new Japan upon the older traditional one. This is not just good
cinema folks but a magnificent product of a sensitive and insightful window on
the dealing with advancing parental years and viewing perspectives from a
protective son trying to do the right thing, another seeking his place in the
world and a the father striving to maintain dignity and independence. I can't
say enough about this and will be seeking and reviewing more from Yamada very
soon (including the 5 film Boxset
HERE). Watching this film was pure joy and I, of course, give it our highest
recommendation. |
out of
Theatrical Release: October 12th, 1991 - Tokyo
Reviews More Reviews DVD Reviews
DVD Review: Panorama - Region 0 - NTSC
| DVD Box Cover |
|
CLICK to order from:
|
| Distribution | Panorama Home Video - Region 0 - NTSC | |
| Runtime | 1:54:48 | |
| Video |
2.01:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 4.33 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
|
|
NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes. |
||
| Bitrate: |
|
|
| Audio | Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0) | |
| Subtitles | English, Simplified Chinese, None | |
| Features |
Release Information:
Edition Details: • 8-page
playbill hand booklet
DVD Release Date: May 31st, 2005 |
|
| Comments: |
Well, quite a poor image again from Panorama. I am doubly upset with it as I adore Yamada's cinema so much, but (he says with a big sigh) at least it gives one the opportunity to see this wonderful film. Non-progressive, non-anamorphic, contrast is a little heavy in darker scenes, two episodes of frame flicker but the subtitles are at least fair. The film translated well for me even with all those inferiorities. Standard Panorama extras (text screen bios and 8-page hand playbill). I feel like I am doing this a lot lately but I still recommend this DVD simply for the ability to see this marvelous film. Hopefully, a superior edition will surface but it is unlikely at present. |
DVD Menus
 |
 |
 |
 |
Subtitle Sample
 |
Screen Captures
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| DVD Box Cover |
|
CLICK to order from:
|
| Distribution | Panorama Home Video - Region 0 - NTSC | |
CLICK PayPal logo to donate!
|
Gary Tooze |
|
Thank You!