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| Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:08 am Post subject: Kung Fu Panda 2 [Blu-ray] |
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Another reference disc!
Kung Fu Panda 2 / Secrets of the Masters (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) (2011)
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| Quote: | 'Kung Fu Panda 2' isn't as good as its predecessor, but it does accomplish the feat of entertaining its audience. Even though its first half is shallow and a bit sluggish, the second half lifts it up with its sheer awesomeness. With stellar audio and video and a large selection of worthy special features this one comes recommended to all.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
Was there any doubt that this movie would be less than perfect when it came to being presented in outstanding 1080p? Nah! I expected nothing less than perfection when I stuck this in my Blu-ray player and that's exactly what I got.
Dreamworks' animation is lush and vibrant. Lines are clean and distinct. Watch as individual strands of hair and fur wave in the wind without the slightest hint of aliasing. Check out the immaculate detail of Lord Shen's intricate tail feathers. When the 2D animated scenes show up they shine as well. The detail of the hand-drawn characters shimmers, offering a nice respite in between all the high-flying 3D action.
Blacks are tremendously deep. Colors are superb. Check out the contrast between the darkness of Shen's war factory compared to the hot whites, reds, and oranges of the molten fires creating his secret weapons. Textures are presented with the utmost care, from Shen's elaborately decorated robe to the architecture inside Shen's palace. There isn't a detail misplaced or misused. Rest assured when you pick up 'Kung Fu Panda 2' on Blu-ray you're picking up a demo release through and through.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
The audio is no slouch either. Matching the 1080p transfer of 'Kung Fu Panda 2' pound for pound is the raucously fun 7.1 Dolby TrueHD audio mix. This is simply an audio experience that you'll pull out from time to time to really show off the capabilities of your 7.1 system. It showcases every channel and makes great use of the extra speakers.
Ambient sound is always active. The rear speakers are constantly alive with far off action or people milling around town. Dialogue is clear up front and directionality works well as Po and his comrades fly from one side of the screen to the other taking out bad guys. Their voices and sound effects travel with them from a side speaker through the front and center speakers and on to the opposite side. Panning effects are always smooth. LFE is constantly a deep, thumping presence. The low boom and whoosh of cannonballs is one of the best things about this soundtrack. Even the LFE presence in the other speakers is more than adequate. Every time we get that hollow boohooing when Po's pudgy stomach comes in contact with enemy fists or the ground, the low sound reverberates through the speakers creating a perfect echoing effect.
Like the video the audio mix is simply worth owning. It will make a great addition next to your other demo worthy Blu-rays. |
Kal
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