Zeta One (DVD)

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Video :
There is just something odd about watching a film like "Zeta One" and honestly having to explain that you are looking at the picture quality and not the silicon-less natural assets being flaunted every other scene. Alas, it is true; I really was taking a close look at the film for its picture quality. Of course, the only reason I ever picked up a Playboy was to read the articles. They looked good in "Zeta One;" the various aspects of the transfer that is. Colors, though slightly dated are well saturated and fill out nicely with no color bleeding. Hues are perky and lively. There is no bounce to the picture; it is generally stable. The picture is full-framed to an aspect ratio of 1.33:1. There were no noticeable digital compression issues to be spotted, and film grain was held in check. A few minor flaws in the source materials were here and there, but didn´t detract from the viewing experience. Seriously and puns aside, Image did a good job of bringing this obscure title to DVD.

Audio :
I love to hear a woman speak in a British accent, even if it is some poor acting. The accents were here and there, and so was the sound quality. Delivered in Dolby Digital Mono, dialogue was clear and understandable (as understandable as can be when listening to Brits). One or two pops were heard through the film. The dynamic range of soundtrack was flat. The soundtrack was dated, but that was to be expected for a piece of Sixties pop sexploitation from jolly old England. A few times, the sound didn´t come across as well as it could have. It wasn´t bad, but it surely didn´t possess a ton of life to it. There was bouncing and liveliness, but it wasn´t the soundtrack.

Extras :
There are more than 36-Cs to fill up this DVD. A theatrical trailer, a few dozen still photographs, eight lobby cards, advertising materials and a review that compares the film as a ´crude send-up of the Bond films´ and a collection of video are contained in some stylish interactive menus. Sure, there are not a lot of supplements contained on the DVD, but for $15 what do you really expect. The fact the film is available on DVD should be considered special.

Summary :
I´m sure if you would ask the International Man of Mystery what he thought about "Zeta One," he´d gladly reply "Yeah! Baby!" I´m not sure I am that emphatic about the film, but I found it fun and the girls uncovered between the opening credits and the final crawl were not bad looking for the times. The plot was nonexistent and the acting left a lot to be desired, but this should only bother those who really do read Playboy for the articles or admire the layout of the pages. This film is a nice example of Sixties British Sexploitation and is cheeky fun.

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