Instead, he allows the actors to blow our minds, and they do an excellent job. How delightful to see Charlie Sheen aping himself, with Sean Penn delivering a scathingly funny diatribe about Malkovich's new found success as a master puppeteer. Not everyone will appreciate the effort, but those looking for something adventurous and off the beaten path will be pleasantly surprised by this little side trip into the mind of one of America's most respected actors. The DVD perfectly captures the film's dark look, with sharp images that show great depth of field and attention to detail. The overall image is clean, while the natural elements seem just that.
Flesh tones look realistic enough to touch, while blacks and whites are industry standard.
No artifact or original print issues. The 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround track captures the delicate sound mix with detail, including subtle yet specific basses and natural surround effects. Low and high ends are clean, with no noticeable hiss or distortion. Malkovich is at his best here, spoofing himself and his assignment in the film. An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving.