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| Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 7:22 pm Post subject: Secret of the Wings [Blu-ray] |
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Another reference disc!
Secret of the Wings (Four-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) (2012)
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| Quote: | I don't really have to feel all that embarrassed anymore to exclaim how much I enjoy these 'Tinker Bell' features. Those of you that have seen the previous movies know what to expect now and know how entertaining they are. 'Secret of the Wings' builds on the momentum of its predecessors providing us with another awfully charming movie about fairies. With demo-quality video and strong audio, this one is highly recommended.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
'Secret of the Wings' comes in both 2D and 3D versions. This review is for the 2D version of the movie, which is just as amazingly dazzling as the other films have been. This is the other aspect of this franchise that has really impressed me. A direct-to-video franchise is expected to skimp on costs, which would in turn mean creating less-than-stellar CG animation to go along with the cost-cutting measures. With these 'Tinker Bell' movies however, there has been no such thing going on. Each one has exhibited top-notch animation which provides demo-quality imagery when harnessed on a Blu-ray.
Following in suit, 'Secret of the Wings' propels its visuals with extremely detailed and lushly vibrant animation. Not only is it colorful enough to keep the kiddies interested, but it's also intricately detailed throughout the movie. Fields of thousands of individual flowers, hundreds of grass blades, innumerable legions of snowflakes are all clearly defined. Edges are free from any sort of compression problems like jaggies. They are smooth and easily discernible. Clarity is picture-perfect here. One of the best examples of how intricate detail can get is watching how perfectly visible each and every speck of pixie dust is. It's simply stunning.
Colors are extremely vivid. From the leafy greens and earthy browns of Tinker Bell's home to the bright whites and icy blues of the Winter Woods, this presentation shines with color. Blacks are deep, but never crush. Shadows are strong and full of depth. In short, this presentation mirrors the demo-quality of the previous releases. It's definitely one to show off.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix also mimics its predecessors. It isn't as stunning as the video presentation, but it's a perfectly solid mix that will delight most listeners.
One thing to notice during the movie is how much action there is in the soundfield. While the rear speakers aren't as assertive as they could be, the mix does have quite a bit of depth when it comes to displaying ambient sound. Directionality is key as fairies flutter in and out of frame with their sound effects following them seamlessly. Dialogue is always clear and delivered through the center speaker, with the front speakers chiming in whenever the placement of out-of-frame voices calls for it.
On the low-end, we feel some bass as the more suspenseful moments of the movie get all intense. Thundering storm clouds approach and some nice thick bass adds to an already varied audio mix. While it may not wow as much as the visual presentation, the audio is no slouch. |
Kal
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