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| Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:23 pm Post subject: Boardwalk Empire: Season 3 [Blu-ray] |
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Another reference disc!
Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Third Season (Blu-ray) (2012)
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| Quote: | At some point 'Boardwalk Empire' has got to end, but I don't want it too. Even with 'Game of Thrones' and 'Breaking Bad' taking a lot of the publicity, 'Boardwalk Empire has continued to crank out quality television that can stand up against any of the fan favorites today. The way it intricately weaves characters together is some of the best storytelling out there. It's methodical yet reserved. It's a show unlike any other really. With demo-quality audio and video, the third season is highly recommended for anyone who loves great television.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
There's no stopping the demo-quality video when it comes to 'Boardwalk Empire' on Blu-ray. Of any show on TV it certainly looks the most cinematic. Even with its digitally filmed picture, the show still takes on a depth and dimension that is rivaled only by 'Game of Thrones.' It's a gorgeous show, with outstanding set construction, and costume dressing. High definition simply gives the show's wealth of detail a way to shine.
The third season picks up where two and one left off. Detail is crisp and defined. Silken flapper dresses simmer while woolen gangster suits provide extremely lifelike texture. HBO has never been one to cram a ton of episodes onto one disc. Instead they spread them out, providing enough room for each to breathe. This way we're never subject to unsightly compression issues. Aliasing, banding, and blocking are nowhere to be found. What tiny bit of crushing exists is negligible at worst.
Color is sumptuous. The opulent lifestyle of the show's gangsters overflow with blood red and rich gold. Suits come in all sorts of colors from browns, to grays, to navy, and every shade in between. Each color is easily discernible on screen. One can even spot delicate pinstripes in mid-range shots. Let's not spend any more time gushing about this presentation. Just know that it's top-notch in every conceivable way.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
Ditto for the audio! Oh, I have to write more than that? Well, here it goes.
'Boardwalk Empire' has always possessed one of the most varied, most exhilarating audio mixes on television. From the patented music of the Roaring '20s to the oddly modern music of the show's opening credits, the show's sound design has always been attention-grabbing. This season is no different.
Yes, the show's music, of which there is a ton, is always nicely pipe through all channels. The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix throws its full weight behind each and every musical number on the soundtrack. LFE is alive and well. It accompanies the show's music, and also provides heft for gunshots, hand-to-hand fights, and the occasional explosion.
Dialogue is full of life and always intelligible. Yes, even Michael Shannon's litany of gruffly whispered lines are easily heard. Never do the show's variety of sound effects get in the way of hearing the spoken word. Prioritization is superb. Directionality too. Rear channels feature a wonderful assortment of ambiance, especially during parties. Just like the video presentation, the audio is as good as it gets in the world of television on Blu-ray. |
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