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Inferno
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Not to be confused with Dario Argento's masterpiece -- although with Ray Liotta on the cover, I should think no one would make that mistake -- "Inferno" is a marginally-above-average 'amnesia thriller'. Liotta plays Jack, who wakes up in a desert in Mexico with no knowledge of who he is or what he has done. The answer to that question is revealed over the course of 90 minutes with Jack's new pal, Gloria Reuben, although not surprisingly, it turns out that pre-amnesia-Jack was a less-than-savory fellow who is hunted by those he double-crossed.
Video: Perhaps best described as inconsistent, the quality of the letterboxed transfer (1.85:1) varies wildly from shot to shot. Fleshtones change with every passing scene, a number of shots are riddled with digital 'noise', there's a surprising amount of grain at times, and for such a recent film, I was disappointed by the number of specks and other print imperfections throughout. Overall, the video is passable, but less than what I consider to be 'good'. For the most part, the image is pretty sharp, but the film's low-budget is a little more evident in the video quality than it ought to be.
Audio: The majority of the sound in "Inferno" isn't really impressive, but the dialogue is free of hiss and distortion and the music never becomes overwhelming (a pet peeve of mine). Later on, there's quite a bit in the way of gunplay and explosions, but "Inferno" sounds less than what I expect from a DVD and more like a 'world-premiere movie' on USA.
Supplements: A rather sharp full-frame trailer is the only real supplement, although the traditional hidden Trimark trailers (the similar Ray Liotta vehicle "Phoenix", "Another Day In Paradise", and "Hold Up") are, of course, included.
Conclusion: Though "Inferno" isn't bad by any means, it just seems too much like traditional cable fare to warrant a purchase. I don't regret the time I spent watching it or anything, but I can't really see myself coming back for a second viewing, nor can I fathom paying $25 for it. Skip it on DVD, but you might want to wait for "Inferno" to turn up one Sunday afternoon on TBS.
Video: Perhaps best described as inconsistent, the quality of the letterboxed transfer (1.85:1) varies wildly from shot to shot. Fleshtones change with every passing scene, a number of shots are riddled with digital 'noise', there's a surprising amount of grain at times, and for such a recent film, I was disappointed by the number of specks and other print imperfections throughout. Overall, the video is passable, but less than what I consider to be 'good'. For the most part, the image is pretty sharp, but the film's low-budget is a little more evident in the video quality than it ought to be.
Audio: The majority of the sound in "Inferno" isn't really impressive, but the dialogue is free of hiss and distortion and the music never becomes overwhelming (a pet peeve of mine). Later on, there's quite a bit in the way of gunplay and explosions, but "Inferno" sounds less than what I expect from a DVD and more like a 'world-premiere movie' on USA.
Supplements: A rather sharp full-frame trailer is the only real supplement, although the traditional hidden Trimark trailers (the similar Ray Liotta vehicle "Phoenix", "Another Day In Paradise", and "Hold Up") are, of course, included.
Conclusion: Though "Inferno" isn't bad by any means, it just seems too much like traditional cable fare to warrant a purchase. I don't regret the time I spent watching it or anything, but I can't really see myself coming back for a second viewing, nor can I fathom paying $25 for it. Skip it on DVD, but you might want to wait for "Inferno" to turn up one Sunday afternoon on TBS.
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