My take: Year One

HD Goofnut · 10-06-2009, 09:07 PM

Title: Year One
BD-50 Dual-Layer Disc
Video: 1080p/AVC MPEG-4
Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Aspect Ratio: 1:85:1
Subtitles: Many languages
Run time: 100 minutes
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Rating: Unrated
Region Coding: Region Free
Player used for review: LG BH200

Cast/Crew Info:
Jack Black as Zed
Michael Cera as Oh
Oliver Platt as High Priest
David Cross as Cain
Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Isaac
Vinnie Jones as Sargon
Hank Azaria as Abraham
Juno Temple as Eema
Olivia Wilde as Princess Inanna
Directed by Harold Ramis

My take: (the breakdown)

Why is it that Jack Black plays almost the same type of character in every movie he stars in? He always plays a guy who is an absolute idiot that somehow always manages to save the day. Anyway, the part that you could barely call a story follows Zed and Oh as they decide they don't want to be a part of of their tribe anymore. They run into several characters from biblical history including Cain, Abel, and Abraham on their trip to Sodom to save two girls. This movie tries to be a mixture of several movies that focus solely on getting laid, drunk, and acting a fool. If you want a movie like then by all means go out and buy this one or you just visit your local high school weekend drinking party.

This is exactly what I was expecting from a new release on Blu-ray. Colors are not too exciting as they are mostly grays, tans, and blacks, but they are properly saturated and vivid. Flesh tones also seem to be accurate as most of the people of the movie are naturally pasty white in color. Grain is barely visible at all so that was nice. I did notice a few instances of unresolved blacks in some of the darker scenes, but other than that I couldn't really complain about this transfer.

We are supplied with a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track that adequately gets the job done, but the problem as with many other titles, is that there's just not much for your system to do. This movie is mainly dialogue, which is clearly understandable and never hard to hear. There's not much going on in the surrounds other than some shouting and maybe a few other small effects. Your sub will get a little work during some of the louder scenes, but doesn't see much overall.

There is quite a lot more stuff than you would expect in this supplemental package. We are given a decent commentary with Ramis, Black, Cera, several making of featurettes, some deleted scenes, and trailers for several movies including the feature film. The best part is that all off the above features are presented in 1080.

Movie: 5/10
VQ: 9/10
AQ: 8/10
Supplements: 6/10
Final word: A Rental At Best

As always thanks for reading folks.

oblioman · 10-06-2009, 09:36 PM

As always, great review Goof. this movie was a disappointment to both the lass and meself. Granted it was a jack Blacker, whom really seems to be floundering. He was good in King Kong and Saving Silverman,,,great in School of Rock,,,but to go from Nacho Libre to this is an assault on his own talent. The movie had some humor, even laughed out loud a couple of times,,,,but all in all,,,me was expecting cavemen to be doing cavemen stuff. Instead we were treated to a cheap Mel Brooks type of knock off,,,that was to long and not to funny. A rental if you want,,,but would not buy until it hits the $10.00 BD section at walmart. Then me would think twixt.

II SAL II · 10-14-2009, 03:21 PM

Jack Black - "let me get this straight, you want to cut the tip of your penis off because you have to much cock?"

overall the story was very cliche but the acting from the cast was pretty great.
David Cross, Oliver Platt, and Hank Azaria couldnt have played there part better and if you are a fan of what Jack Black does then this movie won't disappoint.

II SAL II · 10-14-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oblioman

As always, great review Goof. this movie was a disappointment to both the lass and meself. Granted it was a jack Blacker, whom really seems to be floundering. He was good in King Kong and Saving Silverman,,,great in School of Rock,,,but to go from Nacho Libre to this is an assault on his own talent. The movie had some humor, even laughed out loud a couple of times,,,,but all in all,,,me was expecting cavemen to be doing cavemen stuff. Instead we were treated to a cheap Mel Brooks type of knock off,,,that was to long and not to funny. A rental if you want,,,but would not buy until it hits the $10.00 BD section at walmart. Then me would think twixt.

you left out his best work yet "Be Kind Rewind"?

gossamer · 10-15-2009, 08:19 AM

I remember seeing the trailer when I went to go see Star Trek this past summer. It was hilarious. Unfortunately the same can't be said about the entire movie. Had some moments. But overall I agree a rental. I would even say wait for the cable broadcast.

The PQ for me was more like a very good upscaled DVD.

tcarcio · 10-15-2009, 09:23 AM

Great review.

I agree with most, the movie was not very good.

10-06-2009, 09:07 PM	#1
HD Goofnut The Official HDF Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi, U.S.A. Your resident Dune, Star Wars, and war film expert Age: 28 Posts: 7,542	My take: Year One Title: Year One BD-50 Dual-Layer Disc Video: 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Aspect Ratio: 1:85:1 Subtitles: Many languages Run time: 100 minutes Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Rating: Unrated Region Coding: Region Free Player used for review: LG BH200 Cast/Crew Info: Jack Black as Zed Michael Cera as Oh Oliver Platt as High Priest David Cross as Cain Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Isaac Vinnie Jones as Sargon Hank Azaria as Abraham Juno Temple as Eema Olivia Wilde as Princess Inanna Directed by Harold Ramis My take: (the breakdown) Why is it that Jack Black plays almost the same type of character in every movie he stars in? He always plays a guy who is an absolute idiot that somehow always manages to save the day. Anyway, the part that you could barely call a story follows Zed and Oh as they decide they don't want to be a part of of their tribe anymore. They run into several characters from biblical history including Cain, Abel, and Abraham on their trip to Sodom to save two girls. This movie tries to be a mixture of several movies that focus solely on getting laid, drunk, and acting a fool. If you want a movie like then by all means go out and buy this one or you just visit your local high school weekend drinking party. This is exactly what I was expecting from a new release on Blu-ray. Colors are not too exciting as they are mostly grays, tans, and blacks, but they are properly saturated and vivid. Flesh tones also seem to be accurate as most of the people of the movie are naturally pasty white in color. Grain is barely visible at all so that was nice. I did notice a few instances of unresolved blacks in some of the darker scenes, but other than that I couldn't really complain about this transfer. We are supplied with a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track that adequately gets the job done, but the problem as with many other titles, is that there's just not much for your system to do. This movie is mainly dialogue, which is clearly understandable and never hard to hear. There's not much going on in the surrounds other than some shouting and maybe a few other small effects. Your sub will get a little work during some of the louder scenes, but doesn't see much overall. There is quite a lot more stuff than you would expect in this supplemental package. We are given a decent commentary with Ramis, Black, Cera, several making of featurettes, some deleted scenes, and trailers for several movies including the feature film. The best part is that all off the above features are presented in 1080. Movie: 5/10 VQ: 9/10 AQ: 8/10 Supplements: 6/10 Final word: A Rental At Best As always thanks for reading folks. __________________ Living Room Sharp LC-46SB57UN 46" 120Hz 1080p LCD (24fps)-Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Receiver-Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1-DirecTV HR21-100 HD DVR-LG BH200 Super Blu-Toshiba HD-A20 Bedroom Sanyo DP46848 46" 1080p 60Hz LCD-DirecTV H23-100 HD-Maganvox NB500MG9-Toshiba HD-A2 Office HP 2159m 21.5" 1080p LCD-Logitech X-540 5.1-Sony 40 GB PS3-ASUS SBC-06D1S-U External BD Drive My Movie Collection 371~140 Latest BD Review: *The Princess and the Frog*

10-14-2009, 03:21 PM	#3
II SAL II PSN is POO Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Richmond, Va Age: 36 Posts: 2,464	Jack Black - "let me get this straight, you want to cut the tip of your penis off because you have to much cock?" overall the story was very cliche but the acting from the cast was pretty great. David Cross, Oliver Platt, and Hank Azaria couldnt have played there part better and if you are a fan of what Jack Black does then this movie won't disappoint. __________________ http://bfbc2.elxx.net/sig/detail4/360/II+sal+II.png

10-15-2009, 08:19 AM	#5
gossamer 50 is the new 42 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Da Boogie-down Bronx Posts: 563	I remember seeing the trailer when I went to go see Star Trek this past summer. It was hilarious. Unfortunately the same can't be said about the entire movie. Had some moments. But overall I agree a rental. I would even say wait for the cable broadcast. The PQ for me was more like a very good upscaled DVD. __________________ Living Room: Panasonic TH-50PZ700U Plasma Scientific-Atlanta SA8300HD DVR Sony PlayStation 3 80GB Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Toshiba SD-4700 SD DVD Apple Mac mini, 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo Onkyo TX-SR706 Receiver Paradigm Cinema 110 Speaker System Pioneer CLD-3070 LaserDisc Player Quasar VHQ760 VCR Bedroom: Panasonic TC26LX50 26-inch LCD Scientific-Atlanta SA8300HD DVR Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-ray Panasonic DMRES15 DVD Recorder JVC HR-S8000U S-VHS

10-15-2009, 09:23 AM	#6
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10-06-2009, 09:36 PM	#2
oblioman Possum Tipper at large. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Someville TN Posts: 5,630	As always, great review Goof. this movie was a disappointment to both the lass and meself. Granted it was a jack Blacker, whom really seems to be floundering. He was good in King Kong and Saving Silverman,,,great in School of Rock,,,but to go from Nacho Libre to this is an assault on his own talent. The movie had some humor, even laughed out loud a couple of times,,,,but all in all,,,me was expecting cavemen to be doing cavemen stuff. Instead we were treated to a cheap Mel Brooks type of knock off,,,that was to long and not to funny. A rental if you want,,,but would not buy until it hits the $10.00 BD section at walmart. Then me would think twixt.