Phenomenon (1996) - Jul 03, 2012

[amoergosum]

...love this movie!

Trailer:

PHENOMENON MOVIE TRAILER [VHS] 1996 - YouTube

[obriensg1]

This was a great film, and like the cover states, Travolta should have earned an Oscar. One of the first films of his where I truly got wrapped up in the character and forgot the actor. So happy I pre-ordered this at $13.99.

I've held off watching it again for years because the DVD wasn't anamorphic. Can't wait to see it in HD.

[necorbin]

I was just about to buy this on DVD the other day but held off.... LOVE this movie... Day 1 purchase for me. Now if they'll release my other fav Travolta film on Blu, Michael...

[Narcissus]

Originally Posted by obriensg1

This was a great film, and like the cover states, Travolta should have earned an Oscar. One of the first films of his where I truly got wrapped up in the character and forgot the actor. So happy I pre-ordered this at $13.99.

I've held off watching it again for years because the DVD wasn't anamorphic. Can't wait to see it in HD.

I completely agree.

[Moviefan2k4]

Any word on whether the extended "producer's cut" will be included? NBC used to broadcast it, every once in a while.

[amoergosum]

US Blu-ray vs DE DVD >>>

http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...D=1133#auswahl

[Veronica Mars]

Nice, always good to read some positive reviews of these smaller catalogs that could go either way with pq.

I might have to watch this tonight.

[double_l4488]

This is an intresting movie from the 1990's, even though it does have a very clear scientology agenda to it.

[goldenrod]

Does it really include french, because it's not written on the packaging here in Canada

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by goldenrod

Does it really include french, because it's not written on the packaging here in Canada

Yes, the US release has a French DD 5.1 audio track and subtitles although the back cover doesn't mention the French audio track.

[amoergosum]

Blu-ray.com review is up >>>

The 1080p, AVC-encoded image for Phenomenon demonstrates once again that Disney is capable of producing a fine Blu-ray of a catalog title when it wants to (thus making The Color of Money an even bigger disgrace). Leaving aside the opening sequence, where the image quality suffers somewhat as a result of optically superimposed titles, the picture is natural-looking, film-like and detailed, with only occasional hints of video noise. The grain structure from the anamorphically acquired photography isn't especially obvious unless you're looking for it, but it doesn't appear to have been filtered, digitally airbrushed or otherwise tampered with, nor are there any tell-tale signs of artificial sharpening. Disney has used a BD-50 for this 123-minute film; so compression artifacts are not an issue.

The palette of Phenomenon is dominated by earth tones, particularly the rich browns of the earth and the greens of plant life. Blues, especially in clothing, are almost as frequent but in small amounts that serve to emphasize the warmer hues by way of contrast. Some of the most notable earth tones are those embodied in Lace's self-designed and hand-made chairs, which play a key role in the story. In the government facilities, cool whites and beiges dominate, because George is far from home and the environment is sterile and unfeeling. Blacks in the frequent night scenes are well-differentiated, allowing for detail to emerge even in areas of shadow. This is also the case in darkened interiors such as Jimmy's bar.

Phenomenon's theatrical 5.1 track is presented in DTS-HD MA 5.1, and it's a lovely but low-key affair. Other than a minor earthquake, whose rumbles and rattles make the necessary impression, the film doesn't have any major sonic set pieces. From the opening shots, however, sounds of the country routinely populate the surrounds and eventually blend into the landscape. Since the whole point of George Malley's experience is that, to him, it's no big deal (though other people keep trying to make it one), a bombastic sound track would set the wrong tone.

One element where the quality of the original recording really shines on the Blu-ray's track, other than the crystal-clear dialogue, is the beautiful rendering of Thomas Newman's score. There is no one better than Newman at rendering a certain kind of modest but intense longing, and he does it here with increasing urgency as George's situation grows ever more untenable. The songs carefully selected by soundtrack supervisor Robbie Robertson, incuding Sheryl Crow's "Everyday Is a Winding Road" (four years before Erin Brockovich used it), Eric Clapton's "Change the World" and Aaron Neville's soulful rendition of the Van Morrison song, "Crazy Love", fill the listening space and blend seamlessly with Newman's score.

Source:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pheno.../40453/#Review

[pagemaster]

Just watched this movie, how could anyone like it?

[TheWalkingDead]

Originally Posted by pagemaster

Just watched this movie, how could anyone like it?

How could anyone not like a good-hearted story about the rhythms of small-town life and the meaning of friendship and love.