• Login

    • BLU-RAY REVIEW

    B'Twixt Now And Sunrise

    Featured In Issue 266, March/April 2023

    Picture3.5
    Sound3
    WSR Score2.5
    Basic Information on new release titles is posted as soon as titles are announced. Once reviewed, additional data is added to the database.
    (Studio/Distributor):
    Lionsgate Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    60995
    (MPAA Rating):
    Not Rated
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price):
    $42.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    70
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    A
    (Theatrical Year):
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    2/28/2023
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    (Director):
    Francis Ford Cppola
    (Screenplay/Written By):
    (Story):
    (Music):
    (Director Of Photography):
    (Production Designer):
    (Visual Effects):
    (Costume Designer):
    (Editor):
    (Supervising Sound Editors):
    (Re-Recording Mixers):
    (Executive Producers):
    (Co-Producers):
    (Producers):
    (Academy Awards):
    (Principal Photography):
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio):
    (Measured Disc Aspect Ratio):
    (Disc Soundtrack):
    Dolby TrueHD 5.1
    (Theatrical Sound):
    (Theatrical Re-Issue Soundtrack):
    (DTS Bit Rate):
    (Dolby Digital Bit Rate):
    (Additional Languages):
    (Subtitles):

    "B'Twixt Now And Sunrise" follows a down-on-his-luck writer who is visited by a ghost and becomes immersed in a local murder mystery while promoting his latest novel. When struggling supernatural fiction writer Hall Baltimore (Val Kilmer) arrives in an isolated small town a part of his book tour, he hears about the local fore of vampires and a infamous mass murder. Eager for inspiration, Baaltimore is swept into a surreal fever dream of eccentric characters –– from the oddball sheriff (Bruce Dern) to the ghost of a young girl (Elle Fanning) to visions of Edgar Allan Poe (Ben Chaplin –– that forces him to confront his own troubled past. (Gary Reber)

    Special features include "Twixt: A Documentary" (HD 40:50) and a digital copy.

    The 2.00:1 1080p picture, reviewed on a VIZIO Quantum X P85QX-JI UHD/HDR display, was photographed digitally using the Sony HDW-F900 camera system and sourced from a 2K master Digital Intermediate format. The picture is rather flat with an overall dark appearance to the old town setting. Color dramatically projects out of the darkness in Hall's dream sequences, The present time image is warm in therms of color treatment, Flesh tones are generally natural within the lighting design, with the dream characters pale and desaturated in contrast. Contrast is revealing of shadow detail and supported with deep blacks, white levels are subdue to enhance the Gothic feel of the imagery. Resolution is generally excellent. Overall, this is a horrific bedtime story of near black-and-white character. (Gary Reber)

    The Dolby TrueHD 5.1-channel soundtrack is mediocre with limited dynamics, The orchestral score is veiled sounding and generally a background element. Atmospherics and sound effects are limited. The occasional directional dialogue generally sounds natural and acceptably integrated. Overall, the sound elements are mediocre but there are moments of aggressive surround, especially during the dream sequences. (Gary Reber)

    Reason #11 Why Readers Love Widescreen Review:

    It's really quite simple; the main reason that I read Widescreen Review is because of the overall quality of content and the fact that I can rely upon the writers to provide an open-minded presentation of cutting edge technology as it unfolds in “real time.” I read Widescreen Review to stay informed, entertained, and to learn valuable facts that have the added benefit of saving me money through empowering me to make wise decisions regarding the features and capabilities of the equipment I choose to purchase. While my home theatre is modest, I admire, and am inspired by Widescreen Review's dedication to speaking of and working towards a golden standard for the reproduction of video in the home. I may not be able to afford the very top-of-the-line components, yet with proper information I have found that there is no reason to settle for anything less than the best than I can afford. I choose to read Widescreen Review because of the clarity of its purpose, as well as the consistent delivery of its mission and message. I enjoy reading it every month, it saves me money, and it makes me a more informed consumer with every passing issue. You really say it all in your title “The Essential Home Theatre Resource” and deliver on your promise with intelligent passion inside each issue. Every consumer responds to good value, and that's what I find in the combination of the information I learn, the money I save, and the manner in which I am entertained rather than sold to. Thanks for the fine job that you all do, I appreciate it and so do those I've shared your publication with.

    Michael Northern
    26864 Mandelieu Drive, Murrieta, CA 92562 • Phone: 951 676 4914 • Fax: 951 693 2960
    Copyright © Information • All Rights Reserved • www.widescreenreview.com • Web Site Established In 1995 • Privacy Policy • Partners