Premature obviously is predicable but still is a nice twist on reliving the same day plot device and actually attempts to provide an explanation for it. The cast, which outside of Alan Tudyk and Katie Findlay (“The Killing,” “How to Get Away with Murder”) is mostly unknown, all work well with one another while the script has some funny, if not “American Pie”-inspired, humor.
Premature
(2014)
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The Movie | Special Features | Video Quality | Audio Quality | Overall
Genre(s): Comedy, Fantasy
IFC Midnight | R – 93 min. – $24.98 | November 4, 2014
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MOVIE INFO: Directed by: Dan Beers Writer(s): Dan Beers & Matthew Harawitz (written by) Cast: John Karna, Katie Findlay, Craig Roberts, Alan Tudyk DISC INFO: Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
PLOT SUMMARY
High school student Rob (JOHN KARNA) has the most important day of his life in front of him: a college interview with a Georgetown rep (ALAN TUDYK), an opportunity to lose his virginity to the hottest girl (CARLSON YOUNG) in school, and plans with his friends (KATIE FINDLEY, CRAIG ROBERTS) to celebrate. Unfortunately everything goes terribly wrong, and to add to his troubles Rob finds himself waking up in the morning to repeat the same miserable day over and over and over again. While trying to figure out what’s causing him to be stuck in this time loop, Rob’s repeated daily routine starts to become more absurd and risqué. But with the help of his friends, Rob just may find out what he needs to change about himself to finally be able to move on with his life.
SPECIAL FEATURES – 2.5/5
Audio Commentary with Co-Writer/Director Dan Beers
There are a collection of Interviews with: Writer/Director Dan Beers (13:27), Co-Writer Matthew Harawitz (4:24), Alan Tudyk (9:07), Katie Findlay (3:32), Craig Roberts (1:09), Carlson Young (2:33), John Karna (7:32), Adam Riegler (2:06), Producer Karen Lunder (13:09) and Producer Aaron Ryder (12:51).
Behind the Scenes (7:08) is hosted by actor John Karna giving a tour of the set.
Alternate Ending (3:31) isn’t that different from the final version.
Trailer (2:23)
VIDEO – 4.0/5 | AUDIO – 4.0/5
MPI Media Group releases Premature with a decent 2.40 anamorphic widescreen image. The picture isn’t anything incredible but shows off good colors with minimal artifacting or aliasing.
The Dolby Digital 5.1 track shows off clear dialogue levels and the comedic score from Nick Urata (Crazy, Stupid, Love). As with the video, it’s nothing great but passable.
OVERALL – 3.0/5
Overall, Premature obviously is predicable but still is a nice twist on reliving the same day plot device and actually attempts to provide an explanation for it. The cast, which outside of Alan Tudyk and Katie Findlay (“The Killing,” “How to Get Away with Murder”) is mostly unknown, all work well with one another while the script has some funny, if not “American Pie”-inspired, humor. The DVD released by MPI offers good video/audio transfers a fair amount of bonus material to peruse.
Published: 11/07/2014