Steve Buscemi’s presence is what keeps this film afloat.
Steve Buscemi does fantastic work in the lead role that goes beyond just being the funny, sleazy guy. He manages to bring about the slow turnaround necessary to make such an unlikeable character into a sympathetic fellow. As Toby, Michael Pitt does a decent job playing the naïve innocent, but his was probably the weakest performance of the film. There wasn´t anything particularly wrong with his acting, just that nothing really drew me to his character. The film also features Gina Gershon as an appropriately sexy casting agent who shacks up with Toby and Elvis Costello in a bit role as himself.
VIDEO:
The video is presented in anamorphic widescreen with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The film has a slightly bleached out look, but doesn´t go to the extremes that Tony Scott would. The transfer is clean without any noticeable specks or blemishes.
AUDIO:
The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1. Nothing senses shattering here. This is a low-budget, dialogue-driven film so your system won´t be getting a workout. All the dialogue comes in crystal clear.
EXTRAS:
The DVD includes a commentary track from Tom DiCillo which is an interesting listen for aspiring filmmakers or those who are just interested in the process of movie making. DiCillo kicks off the track by discussing the genesis of the project and how it took him six years to finally get financing even with Buscemi, Pitt and Costello attached to the film. He also talks about the usual topics that get brought up in commentary tracks; on-set anecdotes, what it was like working with this actor and that actor, etc. DiCillo also laments the film´s incredibly brief, almost non-existent theatrical run.
Stalking Delirious (14:50) is a making-of featurette that´s much better than the usual EPK fluff that normally finds its way here. The segment finds DiCillo and Buscemi walking the very streets of NYC where the film was shot as they talk about working with each other and making the film.
Promotional Shorts are three skits that ran on the film´s website. "Delirious Marketing Meeting" finds DiCillo in an exacerbating confab with the movie´s marketing firm. "Steve Buscemi Pissed!" sees DiCillo attempting to remind Buscemi to plug the film while he´s doing press work for "Interview." In "Gina Gershon Sex Tape", DiCillo try to get Gina to film a sex tape that will be accidentally leaked out in order to shore up attention for the film.
Finally, we also get the film´s theatrical trailer and the full music video for K´Harma Leeds´ song, "Shove It", which features a bikini-clad Alison Lohman dancing in a boxing ring. The song was actually written by DiCillo himself and is a fun jab at today´s radio friendly pop tunes.
FILM VALUE:
I´m not sure if "Delirious" is a film with much repeat value. The script has a charming quality to it, but is just too scattershot and unfocused to be really strong. Still, Steve Buscemi´s presence is what keeps this film afloat. It is his show through and through.
VIDEO:
The video is presented in anamorphic widescreen with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The film has a slightly bleached out look, but doesn´t go to the extremes that Tony Scott would. The transfer is clean without any noticeable specks or blemishes.
AUDIO:
The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1. Nothing senses shattering here. This is a low-budget, dialogue-driven film so your system won´t be getting a workout. All the dialogue comes in crystal clear.
EXTRAS:
The DVD includes a commentary track from Tom DiCillo which is an interesting listen for aspiring filmmakers or those who are just interested in the process of movie making. DiCillo kicks off the track by discussing the genesis of the project and how it took him six years to finally get financing even with Buscemi, Pitt and Costello attached to the film. He also talks about the usual topics that get brought up in commentary tracks; on-set anecdotes, what it was like working with this actor and that actor, etc. DiCillo also laments the film´s incredibly brief, almost non-existent theatrical run.
Stalking Delirious (14:50) is a making-of featurette that´s much better than the usual EPK fluff that normally finds its way here. The segment finds DiCillo and Buscemi walking the very streets of NYC where the film was shot as they talk about working with each other and making the film.
Promotional Shorts are three skits that ran on the film´s website. "Delirious Marketing Meeting" finds DiCillo in an exacerbating confab with the movie´s marketing firm. "Steve Buscemi Pissed!" sees DiCillo attempting to remind Buscemi to plug the film while he´s doing press work for "Interview." In "Gina Gershon Sex Tape", DiCillo try to get Gina to film a sex tape that will be accidentally leaked out in order to shore up attention for the film.
Finally, we also get the film´s theatrical trailer and the full music video for K´Harma Leeds´ song, "Shove It", which features a bikini-clad Alison Lohman dancing in a boxing ring. The song was actually written by DiCillo himself and is a fun jab at today´s radio friendly pop tunes.
FILM VALUE:
I´m not sure if "Delirious" is a film with much repeat value. The script has a charming quality to it, but is just too scattershot and unfocused to be really strong. Still, Steve Buscemi´s presence is what keeps this film afloat. It is his show through and through.
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