Closer to the Moon chronicles one of the more unusual heists in history and for the most part, it is a well made drama with two fine performances by Vera Farmiga and Mark Strong. The DVD released by MPI offers good video/audio transfers but falls flat in the bonus material department.
Closer to the Moon
(2015)
Genre(s): Drama, Crime
MPI Media Group | R – 112 min. – $24.98 | September 15, 2015
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MOVIE INFO: Directed by: Nae Caranfil Writer(s): Nae Caranfil (written by) Cast: Vera Farmiga, Mark Strong, Harry Lloyd, Anton Lesser DISC INFO: Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
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PLOT SYNOPSIS
In 1959 Bucharest, five high-ranking Jewish members of the Communist party staged a bank heist that baffled the repressive regime and left the public in an uproar. Their motives were never known. Having been captured, arrested, and sentenced to death, the unusual gang of so-called criminals is given one last punishment before facing the execution squad: reenact the heist for the benefit of a Communist propaganda film.
SPECIAL FEATURES – 0.5/5
Theatrical Trailer (2:18)
VIDEO – 4.0/5 | AUDIO – 3.75/5
MPI Media Group releases Backcountry onto DVD presented with a 2.35 anamorphic widescreen transfer and mostly looks good with well balanced colors and a clean looking picture.
The Dolby Digital 5.1 track is effective if not standard. Dialogue sounded clear enough and the more action oriented scenes provide minimal depth.
OVERALL – 3.0/5
Overall, Closer to the Moon chronicles one of the more unusual heists in history and for the most part, it is a well made drama with two fine performances by Vera Farmiga and Mark Strong. The DVD released by MPI offers good video/audio transfers but falls flat in the bonus material department.
Published: 09/06/2015