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15 MINUTES
New Line Home Entertainment
Infinifilm DVD, $26.95
A famous New York police detective and an arson investigator attempt to track down two Eastern European killers who videotape their crimes. After watching American tabloid TV and talk shows, these killers believe that their crime videotapes will enable them to manipulate the justice system and also become wealthy media sensations.
15 Minutes stars Robert DeNiro, Edward Burns, Kelsey Grammar, Avery Brooks, and Melina Kanakaredes. It was written and directed by John Herzfeld, and features music by Anthony Marinelli and J. Peter Robinson. Released theatrically in 2001, the film is rated R with a running time of 121 minutes.
The movie is presented in an anamorphic widescreen version (2.35:1). The overall quality of the transfer is excellent. Images are razor sharp and colors are vibrant with fully saturated hues. There is a high degree of contrast with very dark black levels. Picture defect mastering is perfect with no major flaws or digital compression artifacts.
Video Rating: 9 out of 10
The following language tracks are available on this disc: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and English Dolby 2.0 surround. The following subtitle tracks are available on this disc: English closed captions and English subtitles. The English Dolby Digital 5.1 surround track is the basis of this review. Dialogue is crisp and properly centered. The surround channels are aggressively used throughout the picture. There are several discrete channel effects present in both the forward and rear channels (including split rear effects). The LFE channel is active and provides smooth, deep bass for the sound effects and music.
Audio Rating: 9 out of 10
The tactile sound effects for this film are great and are present in the vast majority of the chapters throughout the DVD. The types of tactile effects that can be experienced on this disc range from light to heavy impacts. The best tactile effects occur in chapters 2, 10 and 16. The pulsating music in chapters 2 and 10, and the fiery explosions in chapter 16, provide for deep, tight impacts.
Tactile Sound Effects Rating: 9 out of 10
Bonus features include a feature-length audio commentary with director John Herzfeld; 6 deleted scenes with director commentary; documentary entitled 15 Minutes of True Tabloid Stars; documentary entitled Does Crime Pay?; trivia subtitle track; Oleg's Videos - video footage captured from the actor's perspective; God Lives Underwater music video of Fame; original theatrical trailer; cast & crew filmographies; production notes; DVD-ROM content; interactive menus and scene access.
Bonus Features Rating: 9 out of 10