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| Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 5:34 pm Post subject: Captain America: The Winter Soldier [Blu-ray] |
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier [Blu-ray]
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| Quote: | 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' is a terrific homage to '70s conspiracy thrillers and another solid entry in the every-improving Marvel Cinematic Universe. This Blu-ray + Digital HD combo pack offers perfect video and a reference quality 7.1 sound mix, though the Special Features are a bit lacking despite a great Audio Commentary. Your only choice to make -- to 3D or not to 3D? For me, the 3D is good here, but doesn't enhance the overall experience, so I'd say this 2D release is Highly Recommend (while the 3D editions are only Recommended).
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' battles its way to Blu-ray with a reference quality AVC MPEG 4 encode framed in the film's original 2.40:1 theatrical aspect ratio.
'Winter Solider' makes for flawless high definition movie watching. Just like its 3D sibling, this movie features crisp black levels, even skin tones, vivid colors and, save for a few soft focus issues, a fantastic sense of resolution. Every real world set, hair follicle, bead of sweat, and stitch of fabric is full visible. The filmmakers, with cinematographer Trent Opaloch, have shot a gorgeous movie augmented by the very best special effect available today (water still looks fake, though). I think this title will be particularly great for those with constant height widescreen projection set ups.
Another topnotch HD video presentation from Marvel.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
'Captain America: The Winter Solider' zooms, booms, and blasts its way onto Blu-ray with a reference quality 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
Studio blockbuster sound mixes are too good these days. The filmmakers are really smart to juxtapose moments of tender subtly with punctuated blasts of sound. This is a disc that excels at ramping up and down its dynamic range. Dialog levels are clear, even during heated action. The panning effects are precise and immersive. And the heart-in-your-throat aerial climax is a nonstop LFE demo session. The climax is an aural assault you'll enjoy again and again.
Equally parts aggressive and moments of quiet atmosphere, it's all but impossible to find any flaws in this 7.1 DTS-HD MA sound mix. |
Kal
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