Idols - Till the Last Race 2K: Adrenaline and Clichés on 2 Wheels
Even if only in Full HD, this edition has the numbers to entertain from a technical standpoint
Set in the Moto2 paddock, Idols - Till the Last Race follows Edu, a young rider with undeniable talent but unable to control his temper. His only chance to revive his career comes through his father Antonio, a former champion tormented by an accident that forever marked his life. Complicating matters is Luna, a tattoo artist with whom Edu falls in love, destined to upset an already very fragile balance.
The premises suggest a sports drama capable of going beyond the races, but the film prefers to rely on familiar situations. The relationship between father and son progresses without real breakthroughs, the most important moments arrive well in advance of expectations, and even the romantic component seems inserted to adhere to a well-established formula.
Speed in search of depth
Mat Whitecross primarily focuses on visual impact. The on-track sequences have energy and effectively convey speed, but struggle to create real engagement. The editing almost always accelerates, the soundtrack accompanies every key moment, and the characters are left with little room to grow.
In this sense, the cast does its best, starting with the talented Santamaria, with a script that offers few margins. Together with Óscar Casas, they carry the film convincingly, but fail to give depth to schematically constructed figures. Idols - Till the Last Race flows without particular hitches, but once the race is over, not many images are destined to remain. Here is Elisa Giudici's extended review.
Native digital shooting at unspecified resolution (Arri Alexa 35), 2.40:1 format (1920 x 1080/23.97p), AVC/MPEG-4 encoding on a dual-layer BD-50. Excellent quality material, a master that allowed for excellent encoding, with emphasis on background details, rich colors, and deep blacks. A visual frame that holds up well on large screens, despite being only 2K.
The spectacle continues with a good Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, which, even if 16-bit, has plenty to offer between the front and rear channels, delivering an engaging soundstage starting with the on-track sequences. The roar of the engines is supported by the subwoofer, and it's a listening experience that deserves to power up your Home Theater system. A second option is the DTS-HD MA 2.0 channel.
Unfortunately, no extras.