• Login
    • WSR Detailed LaserDisc Review

    Buddy
    Genre:Family

    Reviewed In Issue 27 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma P. Hall, Paul Reubens & John Aylward

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 5
    Sound Rating: 4.5
    Download WSR Review
    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score:
    Internet Links

    Supplementals

    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia/TriStar Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 21606
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Retail Price): $34.95
    (Running Time In Minutes): 85
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Theatrical Release): 1997
    (LD Release Date):
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

    Credits Information
    (Director): C. Thomson
    (Screenplay/Written By):
    (Story):
    (Music):
    (Director Of Photography):
    (Production Designer):
    (Visual Effects):
    (Costume Designer):
    (Editor):
    (Supervising Sound Editors):
    (Re-Recording Mixers):
    (Executive Producers):
    (Co-Producers):
    (Producers):

    DVD Picture Information
    (Principal Photography):
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 2.35:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 2.38:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
    (Theatrical Sound): SDDS Digital
    (Theatrical Re-Issue Soundtrack):
    (Remastered Dolby Digital):
    (Remastered DTS Digital Surround):
    (Additional Languages):

    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based upon the book “Animals Are My Hobby” by Gertrude Davies Lintz, Buddy tells the true story of ”Trudy” Lintz (Rene Russo), an eccentric 1920s socialite who is known as the most generous keeper of animals since Noah. On her New York estate, she cares for a diverse collection of animals—including Buddy, a gorilla she nurtured from a sickly baby. But as Buddy grows, so do the problems he encounters in the civilized society, creating a dilemma for his adoptive parents and the community.

    LaserDisc Picture:
    The Sony High Definition picture, framed at 2.38:1, exhibits exemplary quality with rich, vivid colors, natural fleshtones and deep, solid blacks. Images are consistently sharp and detailed with excellent shadow detail and contrast. There is no noise or artifacts for a wonderful visual experience.

    LaserDisc Soundtrack:
    The Dolby® Surround soundtrack is nicely produced with superb, naturally spatial dialogue. The music score is terrific with a presence that images wide and deep across the soundstage. Deep bass is both subtle and aggressive for an engaging surround envelopment experience.
    (Surround Bass Below 50Hz):
    (Aggressive System Surround):
    (Intense 25Hz Bass):
    (Deep Bass Challenging):
    (Aggressive 0.1 LFE):
    (Holosonic Soundfield):
    (Aggressive Split Surround):
    (Center Back Surround Imaging):
    (Directionalized Dialogue):
    Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality:
    Superb Music Score Recording Quality:
    Superb Special Visual Effects Quality:
    Superb Color Fidelity:
    Superb Cinematography:
    Reference LaserDisc:
    Collector Edition: