Permanent is a quirky 1980s-era family-comedy that most works thanks to the three leads, but especially the talented youngster Kira McLean. It’s just a light-hearted and well-written film that both teens and parents can appreciate.
Permanent
(2017)
Genre(s): Comedy
Magnolia | PG13 – 93 min. – $29.97 | April 3, 2018
Date Published: 03/30/2018 | Author: The Movieman
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PLOT SYNOPSIS |
| Set in 1982 in small town Virginia, Permanent centers around the newly relocated Dickson family, Jeanne and Jim (PATRICIA ARQUETTE, RAINN WILSON) and their 13-year-old daughter Aurelie (KIRA MCLEAN). The movie follows the Dicksons as they struggle through life changes together all the while trying desperately to emerge intact on the other side. |
SPECIAL FEATURES – 1.75/5 |
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This release comes with an embossed and semi-reflective slip cover with portraits of the actors set against a hideous 1980s-era green color reminding me of the shag carpet in my childhood home… Deleted/Alternate Scenes (6:05; HD) contains scenes that likely were removed for pacing issues or is repetitive. Getting Permanent with Rainn Wilson (3:12; HD) is a promotional featurette on Wilson and his character and the story. Virginia is for Lovers (1:10; HD) – This is a part pros on the state and part joke featurette. Theatrical Trailer (2:11; HD) Not sure why, but Magnolia seems to be the only studio to still include a BD-Live portal. |
VIDEO – 4.0/5 |
| The 1080p high-definition transfer is mostly good looking, thanks to a semi-authentic representation of the early 1980s, the production and costume designs and the matching colors come through rather well while detail is also sharp and well defined. |
AUDIO – 3.5/5 |
| The included DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track is decent enough although given the majority of the film is either filled with dialogue or era-appropriate music/score, so there’s not very much depth but the rear channels does get modest usage. |
OVERALL – 3.0/5 |
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Overall, Permanent is a quirky 1980s-era family-comedy that most works thanks to the three leads, but especially the talented youngster Kira McLean. It’s just a light-hearted and well-written film that both teens and parents can appreciate. This Blu-ray release includes some throwaway features while the video/audio transfers were above average. |
Check out some more 1080p screen caps by going to page 2. Please note, these do contain spoilers.