The LG OLED MOVIE CLUB sheds light on <Maestro> in this article. Alongside cinematic criticism of the film, let's focus on the special sensory pleasures that can be experienced through LG OLED.
The Netflix original movie "Maestro," directed, starring, and written by Bradley Cooper, is a biographical film about the life of Leonard Bernstein, an American composer, and conductor. Some may have expected a movie filled with captivating music, like his previous work "A Star is Born," which stimulates our ears. However, despite being a biographical film about a musician, this time, Cooper's work does not show significant interest in Bernstein's musical achievements or accomplishments. Instead, it focuses on portraying Leonard Bernstein's life as if abstracted through the screen.
One notable feature of "Maestro" is that it is composed of two different colors: black and white, and color. The first half of the film, depicting the happy moments of Felicia and Leonard's marriage from their first encounter, is presented in black and white, while the story from the point where conflicts with his wife escalate is portrayed in color, creating a contrast. While using black and white in the 21st century may sometimes feel arbitrary, Bradley Cooper offers a fresh perspective by presenting happy moments in black and white and intensifying conflicts in color, providing viewers with a new freshness.
The early and mid-parts of the black-and-white film evoke many characteristics of classic cinema. The detailed performances of the actors expressed through the short distance between the camera and the characters, reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin, and the lively music and theatrical changes in space also bring to mind musical films. Personally, the moment when viewers realize that the early part of "Maestro" is in black and white, starting from the scene of opening the curtains of Leonard’s apartment, and seamlessly transitioning to Carnegie Hall, is one of the scenes where visual enjoyment explodes. For home theaters and services supporting Dolby Vision, experiencing these charms more vividly through "Maestro" is undoubtedly welcome news. If you want to feel these charms even more, LG OLED is undoubtedly the best choice. Especially, in Filmmaker Mode, which allows you to better directly experience the director's intentions, making the aforementioned cinematic features appear more like a film shown on a black-and-white screen and less like a video.
In addition, as mentioned earlier, although "Maestro" may not emphasize musical charm like "A Star is Born," it utilizes the music of the great musician Leonard Bernstein as the film's score. Therefore, through Dolby Atmos and LG OLED TV, viewers can experience even more immersive and dynamic sound. From the 1940s to the 1980s, "Maestro" captures the 40-year life of Leonard Bernstein on film by setting different aspect ratios for each era, utilizing black-and-white direction, and employing movie color palettes to evoke the feel of the times. It's a movie with a compelling story and full of visual charm.
If you're wondering what movie to watch at home, how about watching "Maestro" on an LG OLED TV that supports Dolby?
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