Review Detail
9.9 3 10
Overall rating
9.8
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
9.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
QUALITY
I nearly always opt for the higher quality file, but due to space I had to go with the small MP4 this time. It largely looks very good and probably as good as you can expect for the file size, with the compression mainly becoming noticeable during some of the more busy FX shots. Regardless, Possessed has provided a much larger blu-ray option. Seeing the quality of the MP4, and having seen the quality of another Possessed Star Wars blu-ray, I have full confidence that the main version looks great.
AUDIO
I’m nitpicking here, but at 10:13 Qui-gon’s voice is fading out as we transition. It’s subtle, but my ears are easily triggered. Otherwise, audio editing is seamless, and a lot of cuts were made.
VISUAL
- 27:47 - there’s a series of quick-ish cuts at dinner to avoid Jar Jar’s antics(?). It didn’t work for me and felt a bit awkward.
- 36:14 - the framerate drops on qui-gon as we transition
- Deleted scene with the droid is upscaled and graded but I think the quality drop is still noticeable. Possessed has done as much as can be done given what there is to work with I think. I’ve seen other edits that implement this scene and it always sticks out to me. It does benefit the narrative though, so it's a trade off.
NARRATIVE
Rocket pacing at the start. Works well. It does slow down a bit when we meet Anakin and this was a minor slog for me, despite there being a signficant chunk of crap cut. Podrace is a blast though, and the climax is paced wonderfully, No narrative issues are created, and a lot has been removed, including the gungan city which I don’t think I’ve seen anyone do before. Possessed makes use of smaller trims as well to tighten dialogue and improve the general pace of things. An approach I love to see.
ENJOYMENT
Probably the most I’ve enjoyed an edit of this for a while. L8wrtr has always been my go-to for the first prequel, but this is a firm contender. Highly recommended.
I nearly always opt for the higher quality file, but due to space I had to go with the small MP4 this time. It largely looks very good and probably as good as you can expect for the file size, with the compression mainly becoming noticeable during some of the more busy FX shots. Regardless, Possessed has provided a much larger blu-ray option. Seeing the quality of the MP4, and having seen the quality of another Possessed Star Wars blu-ray, I have full confidence that the main version looks great.
AUDIO
I’m nitpicking here, but at 10:13 Qui-gon’s voice is fading out as we transition. It’s subtle, but my ears are easily triggered. Otherwise, audio editing is seamless, and a lot of cuts were made.
VISUAL
- 27:47 - there’s a series of quick-ish cuts at dinner to avoid Jar Jar’s antics(?). It didn’t work for me and felt a bit awkward.
- 36:14 - the framerate drops on qui-gon as we transition
- Deleted scene with the droid is upscaled and graded but I think the quality drop is still noticeable. Possessed has done as much as can be done given what there is to work with I think. I’ve seen other edits that implement this scene and it always sticks out to me. It does benefit the narrative though, so it's a trade off.
NARRATIVE
Rocket pacing at the start. Works well. It does slow down a bit when we meet Anakin and this was a minor slog for me, despite there being a signficant chunk of crap cut. Podrace is a blast though, and the climax is paced wonderfully, No narrative issues are created, and a lot has been removed, including the gungan city which I don’t think I’ve seen anyone do before. Possessed makes use of smaller trims as well to tighten dialogue and improve the general pace of things. An approach I love to see.
ENJOYMENT
Probably the most I’ve enjoyed an edit of this for a while. L8wrtr has always been my go-to for the first prequel, but this is a firm contender. Highly recommended.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
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