My take: The Answer Man (2009)

HD Goofnut · 11-04-2009, 10:22 AM

Title: The Answer Man (2009)
BD-25 Single-Layer Disc
Video: 1080p/VC-1
Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Aspect Ratio: 1:85:1
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Run time: 95 minutes
Studio: Magnolia Pictures
Rating: R
Region Coding: Region Free
Player used for review: LG BH200

Cast/Crew Info:
Jeff Daniels as Arlen Faber
Lauren Graham as Elizabeth
Lou Taylor Pucci as Kris Lucas
Olivia Thirlby as Anne
Max Antisell as Alex
Directed by John Hindman

My take: (the breakdown)

The only reason I decided to rent this movie was because Jeff Daniels stars in it. I was actually rather surprised at just how moving this film really is. The story follows that of Arlen Faber, a popular author of a book entitle "God and Me", which answers many of life's questions that people have for God. When we are introduced to Arlen it is time for the 20th anniversary of his book that is cherished by millions of fans. We find that Arlen is a recluse and doesn't much like the company of any people whatsoever. When his back goes out he forced to visit a new back pain doctor down the street from his house. What he doesn't expect is just how much he begins to like her and her seven year old son. Arlen begins to realize what's really important in life and that being recluse may not be the answer to his happiness. I say this is definitely worth a rental and maybe even a purchase for those that will thoroughly enjoy this film. Due to offensive language please be mindful of younger children.

The video quality of this new release Blu-ray title from a smaller studio was about what I was expecting. Colors are slightly muted, but do retain their saturation during most of the film. Flesh tones seem to be slightly pale sometimes, but this could have been intentional. Grain is moderate, but it does remain consistent even in the darker areas of the presentation. Fine detail is actually quite good and never noticed any shots that were softer than others or that were out of focus. Magnolia has done a fine job with this Blu-ray transfer in my opinion.

The Answer Man is virtually nothing but dialogue, but there are some scenes that see some music. Dialogue is clear and understandable throughout the entire run time and I never had to adjust the volume on my receiver. Surrounds are mostly silent except for a few discrete effects and some music. You might as well forget your sub having anything to do for this title as well.

The provided supplemental package is rather weak, but that tends to be the case with the smaller studio releases. We get an audio commentary with Hindman, a rather short making of feature, and some deleted scenes.

Movie: 7/10
VQ: 8/10
AQ: 8/10
Supplements: 4/10
Final word: A Purchase For Fans

As always thanks for reading folks.

**PFC5** · 11-04-2009, 10:43 PM

I will have to add this to my queue also. One to watch with the wife since it sounds like her kind of movie.

Thanks!

dvdbestonline · 11-06-2009, 03:27 AM

Does it as the same of gost wisper?

11-04-2009, 10:22 AM	#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: 27 Posts: 6,850	My take: The Answer Man (2009) Title: The Answer Man (2009) BD-25 Single-Layer Disc Video: 1080p/VC-1 Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Aspect Ratio: 1:85:1 Subtitles: English and Spanish Run time: 95 minutes Studio: Magnolia Pictures Rating: R Region Coding: Region Free Player used for review: LG BH200 Cast/Crew Info: Jeff Daniels as Arlen Faber Lauren Graham as Elizabeth Lou Taylor Pucci as Kris Lucas Olivia Thirlby as Anne Max Antisell as Alex Directed by John Hindman My take: (the breakdown) The only reason I decided to rent this movie was because Jeff Daniels stars in it. I was actually rather surprised at just how moving this film really is. The story follows that of Arlen Faber, a popular author of a book entitle "God and Me", which answers many of life's questions that people have for God. When we are introduced to Arlen it is time for the 20th anniversary of his book that is cherished by millions of fans. We find that Arlen is a recluse and doesn't much like the company of any people whatsoever. When his back goes out he forced to visit a new back pain doctor down the street from his house. What he doesn't expect is just how much he begins to like her and her seven year old son. Arlen begins to realize what's really important in life and that being recluse may not be the answer to his happiness. I say this is definitely worth a rental and maybe even a purchase for those that will thoroughly enjoy this film. Due to offensive language please be mindful of younger children. The video quality of this new release Blu-ray title from a smaller studio was about what I was expecting. Colors are slightly muted, but do retain their saturation during most of the film. Flesh tones seem to be slightly pale sometimes, but this could have been intentional. Grain is moderate, but it does remain consistent even in the darker areas of the presentation. Fine detail is actually quite good and never noticed any shots that were softer than others or that were out of focus. Magnolia has done a fine job with this Blu-ray transfer in my opinion. The Answer Man is virtually nothing but dialogue, but there are some scenes that see some music. Dialogue is clear and understandable throughout the entire run time and I never had to adjust the volume on my receiver. Surrounds are mostly silent except for a few discrete effects and some music. You might as well forget your sub having anything to do for this title as well. The provided supplemental package is rather weak, but that tends to be the case with the smaller studio releases. We get an audio commentary with Hindman, a rather short making of feature, and some deleted scenes. Movie: 7/10 VQ: 8/10 AQ: 8/10 Supplements: 4/10 Final word: A Purchase For Fans As always thanks for reading folks. __________________ My Review Setup Sanyo DP46848 46" 1080p LCD Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 DirecTV HR21-100 HD DVR Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 System LG BH200 Super Blu Toshiba HD-A20 Sony 40 GB PS3 (Now with Netflix streaming!) 156~206~My Movie Collection Latest Review: *Men in Black* Be sure to check out the Blu-ray Review Request Thread

11-04-2009, 10:43 PM	#2
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,385	I will have to add this to my queue also. One to watch with the wife since it sounds like her kind of movie. Thanks! __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

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