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Driving past huge signs before the film's release in L.A., I misread them as Black Snake Moon, thinking that a horror film was coming.
Wrong.
With slightly better than mixed reviews, I also stayed away from the film theatrically.
Now making an appearance on Paramount DVD in both HD as well as Blu-Ray, I'm pleased that I've caught up with it.
With an incredibly gutsy performance by Christina Ricci, and totally believable work by Samuel L. Jackson, Black Snake Moan mixes biblical parables with equal parts Pygmalian ( Ricci in the Wendy Hiller role and Jackson as Leslie Howard) along with a bit of Song of the South.
For those who have not seen the film, I'll not reveal what Black Snake Moan is, nor any more of the story, as the film is absolutely worth viewing, and as released by Paramount -- beautiful viewing.
Apparently ported over from digital files, Black Snake Moan is a gorgeous, filmic translation with rich, vibrant colors, strong blacks and finely resolved shadow detail.
This is not only a no problem high definition DVD, but a stunner.
Recommended.
RAH
Wrong.
With slightly better than mixed reviews, I also stayed away from the film theatrically.
Now making an appearance on Paramount DVD in both HD as well as Blu-Ray, I'm pleased that I've caught up with it.
With an incredibly gutsy performance by Christina Ricci, and totally believable work by Samuel L. Jackson, Black Snake Moan mixes biblical parables with equal parts Pygmalian ( Ricci in the Wendy Hiller role and Jackson as Leslie Howard) along with a bit of Song of the South.
For those who have not seen the film, I'll not reveal what Black Snake Moan is, nor any more of the story, as the film is absolutely worth viewing, and as released by Paramount -- beautiful viewing.
Apparently ported over from digital files, Black Snake Moan is a gorgeous, filmic translation with rich, vibrant colors, strong blacks and finely resolved shadow detail.
This is not only a no problem high definition DVD, but a stunner.
Recommended.
RAH