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Directed by Todd Haynes
USA 2002

 

Julianne Moore (Hannibal) and Dennis Quaid (D.O.A.) star in this seductive story of a seemingly perfect family, and the forbidden desires that threaten to tear it apart. Cathy Whitaker (Moore) has it all—a lovely home, two wonderful children and a handsome husband (Quaid) who is successfully climbing the corporate ladder. But Cathy's idyllic existence is just an illusion, and she eventually must choose between living a lie or following her heart. Written and directed by Todd Haynes (Carol) and co-starring Dennis Haysbert (Love Field), Patricia Clarkson (The Station Agent) and Viola Davis (The Help). Far from Heaven garnered rave reviews and was nominated for four Academy Awards including Actress (Moore), Original Screenplay (Haynes), Original Score (Elmer Bernstein) and Cinematography (Edward Lachman).

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Maverick director Todd Haynes embraces the look and feel of classic Hollywood melodramas of the 1950s in this period drama. Cathy Whitaker (Julianne Moore) and her husband Frank (Dennis Quaid) are a seemingly perfect couple; living in a handsome suburban neighborhood in Hartford, CT in 1957, Cathy and Frank have a beautiful home and two happy, healthy children, while Frank pursues a successful career in sales and Cathy cares for the home. But Cathy has begun to sense something isn't quite right in her marriage, as Frank begins working late, spending less time with her, and seems cold and distant. One day, Cathy visits Frank's work and discovers something she never expected -- her husband is kissing a man. At Cathy's urging, Frank undergoes psychotherapy, but as she tries to keep up a brave face, the emotional trauma takes a great toll on her, and she finds there are very few people she can talk with. Cathy strikes up a friendship with Raymond Deagan (Dennis Haysbert), an African-American gardener who works for the Whitakers, and as she discovers how intelligent and compassionate Raymond is, she finds herself drawn to him. However, Hartford is in many ways still a small town, and when Mona (Celia Weston) sees Cathy and Raymond alone together, it sets off a wave of vicious gossip that threatens to make the Whitakers' many secrets public knowledge. Far From Heaven premiered at the 2002 Venice Film Festival, where Julianne Moore's performance won the prize for Best Actress.

Excerpt from B+N located HERE

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Theatrical Release: September 2nd, 2002

 

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Distribution Kino - Region 'A' - Blu-ray
Runtime 1:47:20.934        
Video

1.85:1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-ray

Disc Size: 35,018,221,904 bytes

Feature: 32,615,872,512 bytes

Video Bitrate: 31.93 Mbps

Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video

NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.

Bitrate Blu-ray:

Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio English 1956 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1956 kbps / 16-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 16-bit)
DTS-HD Master Audio English 1555 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1555 kbps / 16-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 16-bit)
Commentary:

Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps

Subtitles English, None
Features Release Information:
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Kino

 

1.85:1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-ray

Disc Size: 35,018,221,904 bytes

Feature: 32,615,872,512 bytes

Video Bitrate: 31.93 Mbps

Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video

 

Edition Details:

• Audio Commentary with Director Todd Haynes
• The Making of "Far From Heaven" (11:32)
• Anatomy of a Scene - Featurette (27:28)
• A Filmmaker's Experience with Julianne Moore and Todd Haynes (5:06)
• Theatrical Trailer (1:14)


Blu-ray Release Date:
March 19th, 2019
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Chapters 12

 

 

Comments:

NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

Kino Lorber bring Todd Haynes' 50s-stylish Far From Heaven to Blu-ray. It's on a dual-layered Blu-ray in 1080P with a high bitrate. The stunning appearance and art direction come through beautifully in HD. It is in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with vibrant, rich, pastels. There is some softness that seems natural and reasonable detail in close-ups. Overall a highly pleasing video image. 

The audio is transferred via DTS-HD Master tracks in the option of 2.0 stereo or a 5.1 surround track. There are few aggressive effects and not much separation. The film features a
score by Elmer Bernstein (The Age of Innocence, Love with the Proper Stranger, The Bride at Remagen, The Comancheros, The World of Henry Orient, Kings of the Sun, Hud, To Kill a Mockingbird, Summer and Smoke) with his Autumn in Connecticut sounding tight and impressive in the lossless. There are optional English (SDH) subtitles on this Region 'A' Blu-ray.

Kino include some supplements starting with an audio commentary with Director Todd Haynes who is appreciative of the crew and cast and explains some details of the production. He is generally very good to listen to. There are also two featurettes; a generic 12-minute The Making of "Far From Heaven" and a more interesting 1/2 hour Anatomy of a Scene piece that has behind the scenes footage. I also like the 5-minute "A Filmmaker's Experience" with Julianne Moore and Todd Haynes although wish it was longer, lastly is a theatrical trailer.

Brilliant film. Haynes captures a 50's melodrama feel with modern sensibilities. It has a purposeful artificial feel that gives it a kind of psychological edginess. It builds to be engrossing with excellent performances. The
Blu-ray transfer is strong and the extras include a commentary. There is nothing not to like here - we strongly endorse!

Gary Tooze

 


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