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| Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:30 pm Post subject: Tai Chi Hero [Blu-ray] |
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Another reference disc!
Tai Chi Hero [Blu-ray]
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| Quote: | I had a ball with 'Tai Chi Hero,' as I did with the first film. It's pacing is good and the action sequences are top notch. Add to that the Scott Pilgrim aspect with a good amount of comedy, and you have one entertaining film. The video and audio presentations are top notch here with one solid extra. If you're already a fan, or even if you're new to the genre, 'Tai Chi Hero' is recommended.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
'Tai Chi Hero' comes with a gorgeous 1080p HD transfer presented in 2.35:1 aspect ratio. The detail is rich throughout, providing great closeups that define facial scars, dirt, and wrinkles on the actors. The rocky mountain terrain of the village is also rich in detail as well as the costumes of the actors, which clearly define stitching. Flesh tones come across natural and smooth with black levels running deep and inky.
The colors are rich and vibrant and tend to pop off the screen. The gold and silver of the steampunk styled machines shine well with the exteriors of the foreign land providing some nice greens, reds, and even grays. There is also some good depth in the image, giving the landscapes a full and breathtaking experience. I did not notice any banding or edge enhancement on this release, leaving this video presentation top notch.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
This release comes with an impressive lossless DTS-HD 5.1 audio mix in Mandarin and English. There are also stereo 2.0 mixes on this disc if you so desire. I'd stick with the Mandarin track, as the dubbed English version is silly. Heck, even some of the film is spoken in English. The dialogue is always crystal clear and easy to understand with no evidence of cracks, pops, or hissing.
The sound effects come across very well and use the surrounds quite often. The bigger action sequences pack a punch with all of the battle sounds and giant machines working. The directionality of these sounds are top notch as they are with some of the dialogue. The bass kicks in a few times and the score does a great job of adding suspense to each scene, while not drowning out any sound effects or dialogue. Lastly, the dynamic range is amazing here, giving this audio presentation a high score. |
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