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    Alice Darling

    Featured In Issue 266, March/April 2023

    Picture4.5
    Sound3.5
    WSR Score3
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Lionsgate Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    61026
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    Language and some sexual content
    (Retail Price):
    $21.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    89
    (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):
    3/14/2023
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    (Director):
    Mary Nighy
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    DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    "Alice Darling" is a psychological thriller that follos a woman trapped in an abusive relationship who becomes the unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends. Alice (Anna Kendrick) is a woman pushed to the breaking point by her psychologically abusive boyfriend, Simon (Charlie Carrick). While on vacation with two close girlfriends, Alice rediscovers the essence of herself and gains some much-needed perspective. Slowly, she stats to fray the cords of codependency that bind her. But Simon's vengeance is as inevitable as it is shattering––and, once unleashed, it tests Alice's strength, her courage, and the bonds of her deep-rooted friendship. (Gary Reber)

    Special features include the featurette "Making Alice Darling" (HD 10:19) and a digital copy.

    The 2.39:1 1080p picture, reviewed on a VIZIO Quantum X P85QX-JI UHD/HDR display, was photographed digitally and sourced from a 2K master Digital Intermediate format. The picture exhibits a natural appearance with a color palette that projects realism in every picture element, Hues are warm with nice saturation. Flesh tones are perfectly natural. Contrast is well balanced with deep blacks, revealing shadows and natural highlights. Resolution is excellent with fine detail exhibited in facial features and hair. Clothing and object textures exhibit clarity and realism, This is a picture that exhibits naturalness and excellent color fidelity. (Gary Reber)

    The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1-channel soundtrack is dialogue focused with realistic atmospheric support. Sound effects are effective and Foley sounds effects really deliver realism in every setting. Surround envelopment is generally nuanced with occasional diectionality. The orchestral score is quietly supportive with a wide soundstage that extends subtly to the surrounds. Dialogue is often ADR with a slightly forward presence. This is a generally quiet soundtrack with a focus on dialogue. (Gary Reber)

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