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| Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:12 pm Post subject: Lincoln [Blu-ray] |
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Another reference disc!
Lincoln (Four Disc Blu-ray / DVD + Digital Copy) (2012)
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| Quote: | 'Lincoln' is a stellar achievement on many levels. With the help of intriguing source material, Steven Spielberg was able to create a dialogue-heavy movie that never loses focus. At 150 minutes you might think 'Lincoln' would drag in a few places, but it never does. It's a testament to Spielberg's deft pacing abilities. However, the true heroes here are the actors that embody these historical figures with enthusiasm, heart, and passion. Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a masterful performance. With perfect audio and video 'Lincoln' comes very highly recommended.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
There wasn't really any question of whether 'Lincoln' would turn in a demo-worth video presentation on Blu-ray. If it was anything less, I think most of us would consider it a failed opportunity. Thankfully, this is Disney we're talking about, and more often than not they get everything exactly right.
The 1080p picture displays long-time Spielberg colleague Janusz Kaminski's cinematography in a stunning light. The movie is filled with stark shadows, dusty low-lit rooms, and solemn war-torn fields strewn with Union and Confederate corpses. Each of these scenes are wonderfully displayed. Shadows are immaculately rendered. The shadows serve to add weight and gravity to each scene they're present in. They accentuate details. Crushing is never an issue. Banding is non-existent.
Clarity is above reproach. Textures like Lincoln's tattered suits and Tommy Lee Jones' weathered face are flawlessly represented. Speaking of facial features, every crag, every facial hair, every freckle and blemish are completely visible. Edges are concise. Fine detail is extremely clear. The intentionally diffused light adds a visual ambiance to the proceedings, but never serves to undermine the clarity on screen. There aren't any oddities to report. This is as good as Blu-ray gets.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
The DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 track might seem like a bit of overkill for a movie that is surprisingly heavy on conversations, but that isn't so. The extra channels are extremely well used here, providing a listening environment that is wholly engaging.
The blustering House of Representatives, with its yelling, hooting, and hollering is precisely placed. The side speakers add more surrounding ambience as people yell back and forth. The rear speakers pick up cheers and jeers as the house goes crazy during the voting process. It's a truly all-encompassing surround sound effect going on.
As for the front speakers, they deliver each witty remark, each beautifully worded Lincoln anecdote with the utmost clarity. Directionality up front is seamless. Dialogue punches in from every direction in this movie and the mix picks up each piece of dialogue with perfect lucidity. John Williams' rousing score bleeds through every speaker when it's needed, as it adds emotional oomph to the movie. Like the video, the audio is pretty much flawless. |
Kal
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