Save The Green Planet! [Korean SE 2-Disc Set Version 2]: Technical Notes

Technical Notes Technical Notes:
Save The Green Planet! [Korean SE 2-Disc Set Version 2]
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The DVD: CJ Entertainment, a Korean based Region 3 distributor.

Picture: Anamorphic Widescreen. This print is pretty much blemish free and, to my eye, spotless. Colors appear spot on. The film drenches many scenes with particular hues, be they alien greens or brilliant blues. Likewise the flesh tones are very well rendered. Sharpness is crisp. Contrast is very deep. When you consider the wealth of darkly lit interiors, the details in the transfer are extremely pleasing. A certain level of grain is apparent, but that appears intentional to compliment the style and mood of the film. No edge enhancement of artifacts whatsoever. Overall it is a high grade job that presents the visuals in the best possible light.

Sound: Korean language DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, or 2.0 Stereo tracks. Optional Korean or English subtitles. One of the things that really amazed me when I began to discover modern Korean cinema was their high quality sound design. Here, the DTS and 5.1 channels truly shine with a wealth of bright and bassy surround. The score emotionally swoops in and the fx is very well mixed. The separation is great, but audiophiles will find that even the basic stereo option is quite good.

Extras: Disc One: Commentary (Korean language only, not subtitled). Disc Two: Three different "Making of Save the Green Planet" featurettes (again, no subs)-- Cast and Crew Interviews (ditto, no subs)-- "Art of Save the Green Planet" featurette (guess what? no subs)-- "Music from Save the Green Planet" featurette (yep, no subs)-- 9 Deleted Scenes with Director introductions (no subs but still interesting)-- Preview section; Screening intro. (no subs), Music video (no subs), Theatrical and Teaser trailer, plus TV Spot (no subs, no subs, no subs)... If you are fluent in Korean- great. If you are like me, and I figure most of the audience reading this is, not so great.

Conclusion: Save the Green Planet is a dark oddball tale sure to please fans of off-kilter cinema. The Region 3 Korean DVD offers the film with great image and sound and an extras disc that unfortunately isn't English friendly. Still, for all-region capable fans, this is one worth checking out.

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