Plot: What’s it about?
While there’s not much of a “Story” to this particular disc, I will preface this review by saying that not all discs need to have much of a plot to be enjoyable. After all, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit print issue is among the best-selling (if not the best selling) magazine each and every year. We do meet actor Damon Wayans and swimsuit model, Estella Waren as our hosts. The two are basically window-dressing for what is yet to come. While the models handle such subjects as dating to sex, we are basically nodding in agreement and seeing what they’re wearing. Let’s face it, dating advice from Heidi Klum is kind od oxy-moronic, she’ll never have to know what it’s like to try and get a date!
On a side note, I do have to admit that some of the spots that they choose to photograph these models are absolutely unbelieveable. We see how they set up for the shots, how they pick up and more importantly we see the models in thier swimsuits. Now it might just be me, but what is the actual point of a swimsuit issue? Do they sell the swimsuits that the models are in or what? Anyhow, Damon Wayans does make is somewhat entertaining in between chapters as he tries desperatley to flirt with Canadian Synchrnosized Swimmer Medalist, Estella Warren. For a reason to go to the beach, or if you want to see beautiful women slink around in bikini’s, this is for you. Coming soon, years 1995-99 (it’s a tough job…).
Video: How does it look?
Presented in it’s full frame version, the image is next to crystal clear. While this was originally aired for TV, the presentation on a DVD makes it all the clearer. Colors and skin tones (and trust me…there’s a LOT of skin) look very natural and it is nice to see a picture fill up all of your TV for a change. As metioned before, the locations they shoot on are simply amazing and look great on your TV.
Audio: How does it sound?
Limited to a stereo mix, audio is definately not the high point of this disc. The audio mix is limited to dialogue and some background matrixed effects. What we’ve come to expect from audio, exudes from this disc. A good effort, and it’s not a bad one either.
Supplements: What are the extras?
There are no extras. How about a Damon Wayans commenatry track?
