DVD Review HTF DVD Review: Starting Out in the Evening (1 Viewer)

[Kevin EK]

STARTING OUT IN THE EVENING



Studio: Lionsgate
Original Release: 2007
Length: 1 hour 51 mins
Genre: Drama

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Anamorphic
Color/B&W: Color

Audio:
English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0


Subtitles: English, Spanish
Rating: PG-13






Release Date: April 22, 2008

Rating:

 

[Jon Martin]

I think I liked the film more than you, although I haven't read the book since it was first published, and have forgot most of it, so I don't remember what the changes were.

As for the transfer, I only saw it on a standard TV, but I thought it was very strong. The film was financed by the Voom HD network, so I don't know if it looks better on a better setup than I had, or in HD.

 

[Kevin EK]

I watched the disc on a Sony 40" XBR2, playing on a Playstation 3 with the current software upconverting the image to 1080p.

It's a fine transfer - but I temper that with the fact that the film was shot for 500K in 18 days. I also believe it to have been shot on HD cameras, but I have been unable to confirm this.

And I'm truly sorry to not be able to write more upbeat reviews of this film or of Charlie Wilson's War, but I've got to be honest with you and with myself. When I see one that I really like, such as Breach or Breaking and Entering, you tend to see me writing in more glowing terms.

 

[Jon Martin]

Don't feel sorry. If we wanted to read raves about everything, we'd read Earl Dittman or Pete Hammond's reviews.

The great thing about an HTF review is the focus on audio and video quality, as well as the extras. That way, if someone already loves the film, they can still learn from the review.

I mean, I liked STARTING OUT and CHARLIE WILSON quite a bit more than BREACH and BREAKING AND ENTERING, yet I STILL got something from your reviews.

Keep up the good work.