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| Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:35 pm Post subject: Jurassic Park 3D [Blu-ray] |
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Another reference disc!
Jurassic Park (3D Blu-ray + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy + UltraViolet) (1993)
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| Quote: | 'Jurassic Park' is a fun, exciting thrill-ride that imagines an amusement park run amok when its prehistoric live attractions break free. Twenty years later, the sci-fi/fantasy adventure remains an imaginative motion picture of childhood wonder and visceral thrills. Arriving in a new format, the 3D Blu-ray features great video, which adds to the experience by adding a wonderful sense of immersion, and a demo-worthy audio presentation. Supplements may be the same as before, but they're a great collection with one brand new bonus, making the overall package a highly recommended purchase for fans of the third dimension.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
Setting aside the fact that this is simply another completely unnecessary conversion of an already great-looking film, I'm happy to report that 'Jurassic Park' arrives with a rather pleasing and surprisingly satisfying 1080p/MVC MPEG-4 encode. While I wouldn't suggest this an improvement over the previous Blu-ray release, the extra dimension does add another layer to the story's sense of adventure and provides a substantially immersive effect to its enjoyment. Some of the softer portions, which mostly occur during the visual effects sequences, do tend to flatten the picture slightly, but it's nothing too serious. The most obvious offender is the very mild but still quite visible crosstalk throughout, which will be more apparent on some screens. This can be a bit of a nuisance.
Overall, however, the 1.85:1 image offers a wealth of 3D goodness. The transfer was made by the same folks who worked on the 'Titanic – 3D' conversion, and the results are consistently great with several really fantastic moments which take advantage of Dean Cundey's original photography. Separation between foreground and background objects is distinct and crystal-clear, often generating some amazing visual delights that penetrate deep into the backdrop. Although a few segments create a quirky pop-up book effect, especially those within the deep of the forest, on the whole, depth is quite astounding with excellent visibility of mountaintops and small plants in the far distance. When dinosaurs stand directly in front of the camera, turning their heads from one side to the other, the snouts poke through the screen amusingly, and thankfully don't feel like some exaggerated gimmick.
The rest of the presentation remains identical to its 2D counterpart, showing great detailing in the clothing, foliage, and the animatronics. Facial complexions appear healthy, with splendid visible textures in close-ups. Colors are naturally rendered with primaries coming off the brightest. Generally, contrast is spot-on and crisp, but there are times when it fall flat. Again, this mostly happens when CGI effects come into play. Black levels are accurate and deep with admirable shadow delineation. The transfer also comes with a thin layer of grain throughout, which tends to be more prominent in poorly-lit interiors, providing the movie with a splendid film-like appearance that fans should love.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
The audio is identical to the previous release, so the following is ported over from that review.
As would be expected, the audio for 'Jurassic Park' offers a truly awesome aural experience that fans will not soon forget. The DTS-HD Master Audio conveys a consistent wall of sound that's highly engaging and movement across the soundstage that seems fluid and effortless. Conversations between characters are well-prioritized amongst the film's many action sequences, and dynamic range is wonderfully extensive, providing a rich, sharply-detailed image that listeners can savor. The low-end is authoritative and complex, delivering deep, omnidirectional frequencies that make walls rattle unexpectedly. Some of the best moments are, of course, when the T-Rex stomps its way onto the screen, but viewers can also feel the rumbling snarls of dinosaurs. Rear activity is also at a constant with a soundfield full of exotic wildlife, the roars of the T-Rex and John Williams's memorable score. The lossless mix for this modern classic is terrifically immersive, one that will give systems a great workout. |
Kal
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