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| Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:13 am Post subject: Rise of the Planet of the Apes [Blu-ray] |
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Another reference disc!
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (Two-Disc Edition Blu Ray + DVD/Digital Copy Combo) [Blu-ray] (2011)
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| Quote: | 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' was terrific on the big screen, and continues to thrill on Blu-ray. I found the scripting, direction, action, CGI imagery to be grounded, effective, entertaining, smart, and exciting. This is a demo-worthy disc with near reference quality picture and audio, though I personally wish it had been a more immersive 7.1 mix. Fans will also enjoy the special features, of which there are many. Highly Recommended.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
Framed with an aspect ratio of 2.35:1, the AVC-MPEG4 encoded 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' Blu-ray is nearly perfect. Save for the occasional soft focus, some minor variances in skin tones, and a barely noticeable layer of faux film grain buzzing over the CGI creatures -- which seemed to suck resolution -- there's a lot to enjoy on this Blu-ray. Detail and resolution are abundant. As I said above, the various ape species look photo real. Colors are bold and vibrant, especially the many magic hour shots set atop Muir Woods overlooking San Francisco. Black levels are good too, as evidenced by many layers of darkness in the row of prison cell cages where Caesar and the others live. And, as we would expect, the source material is in terrific shape. Overall, it looks great and is close to perfect.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
Fox's 5.1 English DTS-HD MA audio track is a power house that performs equally as well in dramatic moments as it does in action set pieces. Patrick Doyle's score spreads out wide with lovely highs and thundering lows. Dialog is always nicely articulated. From the opening jungle moments, to the whizzing bullets on the Golden Gate bridge, sound effects spin and pan with ease, creating a sense of depth and of really being there. LFE is supportive and punchy, but could have gone a little deeper in a few moments. Personally speaking, this is about as good as it gets for 5.1, and while it matrices nicely using Dolby ProLogic IIx/z, I'm starting to get spoiled by theatrical mixed, or home entertainment remixed, 7.1 tracks. On one hand, it's unfair to judge a surround sound track based on two channels that do not exist, but on the other, I feel as though a bar has been raised in the audio department. Without 7.1, surround sound tracks can be very good, and tell the story very well, but it's just shy of the perfection it could be.
Minor complaint aside, audio fans will love to crank up this track, especially in the more action-pack sequences. |
Kal
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