Domino's journey is full of so much promise and possibility it’s a shame that it ultimately never goes anywhere, but frankly it is one hell of a ride.
Video
The DVD is presented in Widescreen 2.40:1 aspect ratio. The transfer looks awesome. Colors really pop off the screen and considering the amount of saturation employed throughout, it´s a pleasure to see such vibrancy come through. Blacks are very deep and dark, whereas whites are very bright and rich. It´s a very beautiful looking film and considering its rich visual nature, the DVD gives it a more than worthy presentation.
Audio
Audio is presented in English Dolby Digital 5.1, a DTS ES 6.1 and Dolby Stereo 2.0 soundtrack. The 6.1 mix pounds with the same fervor as the film´s visuals. There is no distortion present anywhere. Voices come through crisply and clearly and music pulsates through every speaker when necessary. Sound effects are directional and come through the various speakers as dictated by the film. English and Spanish subtitles are also presented. To say the least, the film sounds great.
Extras
"I am a Bounty Hunter: Domino Harvey´s Life" is a 20 minute featurette, which offers an up-close and personal interview with the real Domino Harvey and a glimpse at some of the behind the scenes work on the film. It´s an interesting, though much too brief, look at the real life Domino, who died just before the film was to be released. The featurette contains brief chats with Domino, Knightly, Scott, Kelly and others involved in the making of the film. There is also an optional commentary/interview between Richard Kelly and the real Domino Harvey.
"Bounty Hunting on Acid: Tony Scotts Visual Style" is a short look at he techniques Scott employed in the making of the film. Scott and cinematographer Dan Mindel discuss the various methods they used in achieving the films unique look. It´s all very technical stuff and a little more explanation may have helped to gain a better understanding of the processes Scott used but it´s worth checking out.
The DVD features an audio commentary with Tony Scott and Richard Kelly. It´s your typical behind the scenes talk surrounding the film, discussing various points in the fictional film versus the reality of Domino´s life. It´s interesting on the whole. Kelly and Scott do not, however, do their commentaries together. A second audio commentary is also featured, consisting of script notes, story development meetings with Scott, Kelly and Tom Waits.
Seven deleted and alternate scenes are included, clocking in at around 8 minutes. There are a few interesting things, particularly an amusing cut scene in a counselor´s office between Domino, her mother and the college counselor. Optional commentary by Tony Scott for each scene is also available.
Rounding out the extras are a teaser trailer, theatrical trailer and sneak peeks at other upcoming New Line releases.
Film Value
"Domino" is by no means a great achievement in filmmaking. However, Scott, Kelly and Knightley give us an intensely electric film about the life of an enthralling individual. The film is very compelling and often times beautiful because of its visual style, but it sometimes slips into frustratingly vapid monotony because of a story that never quite grips the viewer. It features a wonderful cast, interesting set pieces and a great lead, who, unfortunately, seems to get lost amidst the madness.
The DVD is presented in Widescreen 2.40:1 aspect ratio. The transfer looks awesome. Colors really pop off the screen and considering the amount of saturation employed throughout, it´s a pleasure to see such vibrancy come through. Blacks are very deep and dark, whereas whites are very bright and rich. It´s a very beautiful looking film and considering its rich visual nature, the DVD gives it a more than worthy presentation.
Audio
Audio is presented in English Dolby Digital 5.1, a DTS ES 6.1 and Dolby Stereo 2.0 soundtrack. The 6.1 mix pounds with the same fervor as the film´s visuals. There is no distortion present anywhere. Voices come through crisply and clearly and music pulsates through every speaker when necessary. Sound effects are directional and come through the various speakers as dictated by the film. English and Spanish subtitles are also presented. To say the least, the film sounds great.
Extras
"I am a Bounty Hunter: Domino Harvey´s Life" is a 20 minute featurette, which offers an up-close and personal interview with the real Domino Harvey and a glimpse at some of the behind the scenes work on the film. It´s an interesting, though much too brief, look at the real life Domino, who died just before the film was to be released. The featurette contains brief chats with Domino, Knightly, Scott, Kelly and others involved in the making of the film. There is also an optional commentary/interview between Richard Kelly and the real Domino Harvey.
"Bounty Hunting on Acid: Tony Scotts Visual Style" is a short look at he techniques Scott employed in the making of the film. Scott and cinematographer Dan Mindel discuss the various methods they used in achieving the films unique look. It´s all very technical stuff and a little more explanation may have helped to gain a better understanding of the processes Scott used but it´s worth checking out.
The DVD features an audio commentary with Tony Scott and Richard Kelly. It´s your typical behind the scenes talk surrounding the film, discussing various points in the fictional film versus the reality of Domino´s life. It´s interesting on the whole. Kelly and Scott do not, however, do their commentaries together. A second audio commentary is also featured, consisting of script notes, story development meetings with Scott, Kelly and Tom Waits.
Seven deleted and alternate scenes are included, clocking in at around 8 minutes. There are a few interesting things, particularly an amusing cut scene in a counselor´s office between Domino, her mother and the college counselor. Optional commentary by Tony Scott for each scene is also available.
Rounding out the extras are a teaser trailer, theatrical trailer and sneak peeks at other upcoming New Line releases.
Film Value
"Domino" is by no means a great achievement in filmmaking. However, Scott, Kelly and Knightley give us an intensely electric film about the life of an enthralling individual. The film is very compelling and often times beautiful because of its visual style, but it sometimes slips into frustratingly vapid monotony because of a story that never quite grips the viewer. It features a wonderful cast, interesting set pieces and a great lead, who, unfortunately, seems to get lost amidst the madness.
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