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| Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:05 am Post subject: Final Destination 5 [Blu-ray] |
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Another reference disc!
Final Destination 5 (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + UltraViolet Digital Copy) (2011)
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| Quote: | If you've ever been a fan of the 'Final Destination' movies or like playful horror movies with gross and creative deaths, then 'Final Destination 5' is a worthy purchase. It's definitely the best the series has been since the original 2000 film. The deaths are awesome, the effects are top-notch, and a nice twist takes the franchise in a fresh direction. Aside from occasional aliasing, the near-perfect picture quality compliments the astounding effects. With an also brilliant flawless audio track, surprising, 'Final Destination 5' reaches demo-worthy levels. If only New Line had included some worthy special features. Still, this one comes recommended.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
'Final Destination 5' hits Blu-ray with a fantastic 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 encode presented in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio.
Set to black, the opening credits kick off the sharp images with a montage of killing devices from previous 'Final Destination' movies shattering through plates of glass. Although this is not the 3D version of the Blu-ray, the images still carry a naturally third dimensional feel that carries on throughout the entire film.
The details and textures are phenomenal. As shards of glass, spatters of blood, and speck of chalk dust soar through the air, individual particles of each are clearly visible throughout this 100 percent clean transfer. Facial features – pores, follicle, wrinkles – are ever present. One shot shows the pits and dents in a wet asphalt parking lot. This transfer is heavy in detail.
With rich black levels, shadows are perfectly delineated. No detail whatsoever is lost within them. The overall palette of the film features muted colors, deep reds of blood being the only color that carries any weight. Fleshtones are slightly on the pale side, but that's most likely due to a directorial decision to suck the life out of the characters.
There isn't a single trace of elements such as noise, edge enhancement, DNR, banding or artifacts, although there is some occasional aliasing within finely combed styled hair and objects like car grills, fishnet stockings and air ducts.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
The gem of the 'Final Destination 5' audio selections is an English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track. Now you can hear the disgusting sounds of bones breaking, skulls crushing, spines snapping, flesh burning and blood spattering in perfect lossless surround sound.
A lot more was put into this audio track than I had expected. It's rich in small environment-establishing details that emit from all channels. Excluding the sub-woofer, each channel is lit up with sound throughout the whole film. The sub is used with perfection whenever necessary, including plenty of LFE.
The imaging from one channel to another is seamless. The sound travels with fluid movement. You'll notice this even more so during chaotic accidents. As the bridge begins to give, you'll hear cables snapping and soaring past your head. The sound of debris flying past you with each explosion is clear and evident.
The audio mix is well-balanced, the vocal track never being stepped on by the effects or music. Everything is blended with perfection. Nothing is lost. You can hear the wind rush in and swing the groaning bridge while screams of panic and terror ring out in the background. Amidst all this other noise, clear as day, you can hear the voice of our lead character instructing his friends and coworkers to safety |
Kal
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