Philomena (DVD): Review

The Film

Philomena, the film, inspired by actual events, that garnered so much attention during the 2014 awards season, is finally out for viewers to own.

Following the story of title character, Philomena, as she attempts to find out what happened to her son who was adopted when at a young age, she meets a political journalist who seems to be fighting his own demons.

Judi Dench (Philomena) and Steve Coogen (Martin) deliver a stunning performance in this drama. The pace is slow, denoting the long struggle they undertook to find details of Philomena’s son). But these two bring the story alive, drawing the audience in, and allowing them to feel each emotionally charged aspect, and each sad or joyous moment.

An incredibly talented cast, a well written story. This is one to suck you in, and provide a respite from all the action and effects of the filmes of today.

Disc And Bonus Features

The disc is encoded at a decent bitrate, with no visible artefacts, allowing it to be scaled up to HD via software. Sound makes some use of the surrounds, but being a drama, and most of the focus on dialogue and the on-screen events, there is not an over use of these. There are unfortunatly no bonus features.

Philomena is available now, for purchase, in South Africa.

By Andrew Germishuys

Founder of SAMDB | Actor | Armourer | Tech Enthusiast With over two decades in the film industry, I'm a seasoned actor and skilled armourer. I hold numerous certifications in acting and filmmaking, complemented by degrees and diplomas in IT and technology, giving me a unique blend of creative and technical expertise. When I'm not on set or in the workshop, you'll find me immersed in the world of gaming and VR, fuelling my passion for cutting-edge technology. Connect with me: X / Twitter Facebook Instagram Mastodon Threads Explore my work on SAMDB IMDb

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