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| Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 9:30 pm Post subject: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 [Blu-ray] |
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (Two Disc Combo: Blu-ray / DVD + UltraViolet Digital Copy) (2013)
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| Quote: | 'Cloudy 2' is far too derivative of the first to be considered great. Does it have funny parts? Some. Many of its jokes flat line, which is a shame. It's a real beauty to look at though. The animation design is marvelous. Really it is. With demo audio and video this still becomes a disc that I'd recommend any high-def consumer own. Even if the movie isn't up to par as far as the first is considered, at least it looks and sound amazing, right?
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
Perfection! Across the board perfection. Seriously. Sony's 1080p presentation of 'Cloudy 2' provides the very best platform for this wonderful animation. Bursting colors, bold lines, and beautiful lighting. It's all here. A demo quality presentation through and through.
Oh, so you need a few examples? Okay then, I guess I can provide you with that. The detail here is phenomenal. Check out the way the Swallow Falls jungle seems completely endless. There's no shortage of detail in the plants, the food, and the people. The colors are out-of-this-world vivid. I never tired of looking at the seemingly endless array of color parading across the screen. That wide shot when Flint and crew realize just how many foodimals there are is as well rendered as any of the magnificent wide shots shown in 'Monsters University.'
I didn't notice any artifacts this time around. I know in my review of the first movie I noted that there was some slight banding here and there. With the second installment, I didn't see any sign of any sort of banding. Aliasing, crushing, and any other unsightly artifact also went entirely unseen. One of the best looking discs you'll buy all year. I'm pretty sure of that.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
Almost as punchy is the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Sony provides for this release. It's a full-bodied presentation without a hiccup to announce. The first movie had demo-quality sound and this one follows suit.
The soundscape is as lively as ever. Once they're back on the island, surrounded by a jungle of animals made of food, there isn't a moment where the surround sound channels aren't engaged. The rear speakers are definitely worked out as much as possible. There's a clarity provided in the rear channel sound that resonates. Specific animal noises, and jungle ambiance is heard throughout the movie. LFE is also a major component here. There are plenty of scenes that call for low, rumbling bass and this mix delivers very well.
The dialogue is clean. Directionality is perfectly accurate throughout. The side speakers pick up directional speaking. Pans are seamlessly integrated, moving around the soundfield without hesitation. In short, this audio mix is every bit as exciting as the video. |
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