I've Loved You So Long Blu-ray

I've Loved You So Long

 (2008)

Drama | Mystery



Follows Juliette, who after 15 years in prison returns to her hometown of Nancy. When she is reunited with her younger sister Lea, with whom she stays, Juliette finds herself imprisoned by another pain and secret. Meanwhile, Lea seems to lead a happy, calm and "normal" life with her husband Luc , two young daughters, many friends and an exciting job. Although siblings, Juliette and Lea are complete strangers to each other.

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I've Loved You So Long Blu-ray, Video Quality

 


Sony Pictures Classics presents the film in 1.78:1. The 1080 resolution may seem unnecessary, but there is no denying that the high definition lends itself to visual nuances like subtle changes in facial expression that communicate emotions and character insight very effectively. With Thomas turning in a fantastic performance, the importance of rendering her face with great clarity cannot be underestimated in delivering the emotional impact of the film. Watch the scene where she sits at a piano with her niece. Her emotional response to the girl is subtle, but largely carried by the facial expressions that are rendered with good detail.

Skin tones, fabrics and household sets appear detailed, but not quite at the reference level of the best Blu-ray transfers. Even so, the overall presentation is impressive. Shadow detail is good, although the picture is more weighted toward brightness than dark, and bright areas of outdoor scenes appear too hot, giving up some definition.

I've Loved You So Long Blu-ray, Audio Quality

 


I've Loved You So Long includes a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track in French with English subtitles. An English track is also selectable with Thomas doing her own dubbing. There is not much to say about the sound quality. Voices are clear and definition is good. There is almost no deep bass or rear channel content, so you may as well not have a subwoofer or surrounds. The voices and music anchored up front have decent treble extension and detail. The score composed by Jean-Louis Aubert complements the story and appears lush with adequate air around the instruments, dispelling congestion and showing no sign of distortion.

I've Loved You So Long Blu-ray, News and Updates

• Sony Announces I've Loved You So Long and Passengers - January 12, 2009