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    This Must Be The Place

    Featured In Issue 176, April/May 2013

    Picture4.5
    Sound4
    WSR Score4.5
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Anchor Bay Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    BD24741
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    Language, some sexual content and brief disturbing images
    (Retail Price):
    $29.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Single Layer (BD-25)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    111
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    A
    (Theatrical Year):
    2011
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    03/12/13
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Paolo Sorrentino
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    DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    This Must Be The Place follows legendary Goth rocker Cheyenne (Penn), long-retired in Dublin with his firefighter wife, Jane (McDormand). When he learns his estranged father is dying, the childlike recluse travels to New York to seek reconciliation—only to arrive too late. Upon discovering his father's unfulfilled quest for revenge against an ex-Nazi war criminal taking refuge in America, Cheyenne embarks upon his own journey of reawakening. (Gary Reber)

    Special features include upfront previews.

    The 2.35:1 1080p AVC picture is weirdly natural in appearance, with contrasting fleshtones to Penn's rouge and lipstick facial makeup. The color palette is generally naturally hued, if not subdued, while in Ireland, then bold, strikingly vibrant and saturated when in the United States. Contrast is balanced with deep blacks and revealing shadow delineation. Resolution is excellent, with fine detail exhibited in facial features, hair, clothing, and object texture, especially during the frequent close-ups. This is an engaging visual experience, with plenty of captivating and interesting sights, which displays a quirky feeling. (Gary Reber)

    The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack is as quirky as the imagery, especially with respect to Penn's portrayal of eccentric ex-rocker Cheyenne, with his soft, half-dead dialogue. His dialogue contrasts with the energized dialogue of those around him. The soft rock music that accompanies the story is nice, with a wide and deep soundstage and ambiance that extends to the surrounds. Except for the music, the sound is pretty much frontal focused, due to the dialogue emphasis and absent .1 LFE energy, except for minor atmospheric enhancement. This is an engaging off-the-wall sonic experience that perfectly complements the quirky story. (Gary Reber)

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