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| Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 5:38 pm Post subject: The Hangover: Part III [Blu-ray] |
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The Hangover Part III (Blu-ray+DVD+UltraViolet Combo Pack) (2013)
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| Quote: | 'The Hangover Part III' manages to slightly redeem the series from the all-too-familiar retread that was Part II, but in doing so, the style and tone is vastly different. The humorous moments are few and far between here, but this isn't a money grab, either. The actors put forth good performances, and the movie is well-directed by Todd Phillips. Despite what appears to be an effort to appease fans by not repeating the premise for a third time, 'Part III' is so different from what came before, that it's best to rent before making a purchasing decision.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
Although it tends toward the 'warm' side (i.e., slightly oversaturated), Warners has provided a nearly flawless video transfer of the film, full of sharp details, deep blacks, and solid contrast. Both the daytime scenes that take place in the hot desert sun and the nighttime sequences in the heart of Las Vegas are wonderfully rendered and convey the kind of crispness and clarity one expects from a great HD transfer.
Frequently seen glitches like aliasing, artifacting, and banding are non-existent here, and almost every shot is rich in color and dazzling in depth of detail. The movie is presented at the 2:40:1 aspect ratio, with a MPEG-4/AVC encode. In short, this is reference-quality stuff and while viewers may not fall in love with the film itself, they should have no complaints about the quality of the video.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
'The Hangover III's' soundtrack is loaded with recognizable hit songs (both past and present), so it's nice to report that, like the video, the lossless audio track is also reference-quality. The 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track is full of activity throughout, and although there are a ton of action sequences in the movie, they're thankfully properly balanced with the dialogue so those sequences never seem overbearing or louder than they should.
Directionality is used frequently throughout – both for the big sequences in the movie, as well as for more subtle moments. Rear speakers get a nice workout throughout, as does one's subwoofer, adding some appealing low-end noises to several of the film's scenes. Since 'The Hangover III' often feels more like an action piece than it does a comedy, the quality of the audio comes off as a pleasant surprise and as one of the better mixed movies I've reviewed this year.
In addition to the English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track, 5.1 Dolby Digital options are available in both French and Spanish. Additionally, subtitles are offered in English SDH, French, and Spanish. |
Kal
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