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Death of Nintendo Blu-ray delivers stunning video and audio in this overall recommended Blu-ray release
In the early 1990s, a teenager and his gang of friends enjoy their summer playing games as they grow up.
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Director Raya Martin tries to reconnect with his past in "Death of Nintendo." It's a coming-of-age dramedy, and a particularly soft one at that, with
Martin and screenwriter Valerie Castillo Martinez delivering a minor adventure through adolescence with characters craving different experiences. The
gaming of the title is present for the '90s time period, giving viewers a few chances to fondly recall lost afternoons of console competition, but "Death
of Nintendo" aims to be as human as possible when dealing with the tender emotions and universal experiences of childhood.
"Death of Nintendo" essentially follows Paolo (Noel Comia Jr.), a young teen growing up in the Philippines who pals around with his two friends, doing
his best to avoid triggering his God-fearing, overprotective mother. The writing takes Paolo and his friends on an episodic adventure through days of
distractions, with the trio consumed with the idea of girls and the glory of video games, including their recent acquisition, "The Legend of Zelda." Paolo
has a crush on a classmate he doesn't quite know what to do with, and he's careful around his parent, who's trying to raise a proper man, struggling
with the pressures of faith and domestic sanity. And there's also a quest of sorts concerning circumcision, with the kids looking for help in all the
wrong places.
The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation offers excellent detail throughout the viewing experience, capturing textures on skin and
household decoration. Town visits are also dimensional. Colors are vibrant, with the sunlit adventures of the picture offering a warmer palette, and
greenery is exact. Clothing brings out distinct primaries, and skintones are natural. Also registering as intended are gaming hues, adding a bit of punch
to the nostalgia efforts of the feature. Delineation is satisfactory.
The 5.1 DTS-HD MA mix supports the feature's mild moods, offering crisp dialogue exchanges throughout. Scoring cues support emotional moments
with clear instrumentation, and soundtrack selections add some pop music beats, joining volcanic activity in providing mild low-end response.
Atmospherics are appreciable with community bustle and outdoor travel, but this is largely a frontal listening event.
"Death of Nintendo" isn't overwhelmingly dramatic or comedic, but it carries an easy charm and surprisingly compelling performances from the young
cast. The production has its fun with weird ideas, but it's primarily looking to tap into areas of heartbreak and excitement that define these wonder
years, doing so with support from recognizable soundtrack selections and gaming imagery. "Death of Nintendo" gets by on charm, offering a tale that's
easy on the senses, looking to inspire thoughts of long ago and emotions that remain just as potent today.
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