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kal
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| Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:36 pm Post subject: The Equalizer |
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The Equalizer
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| Quote: | Although I did have some issues with the way the story played out and some of the graphic violence, there's no doubt that 'The Equalizer' is a solid piece of entertainment, almost exclusively due to the quality acting of star Denzel Washington. He adds depth to a story than might otherwise be just another run-of-the-mill action flick. For that reason, this one is recommended.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
'The Equalizer' was shot digitally on Arri Alexa cameras, and arrives on Blu-ray with a strong, detailed, and colorful transfer from Sony. A big chunk of the movie takes place at night and/or in dimly lit environments, and the black levels here are outstanding. There will be no issue with viewers being able to delineate shadows, as the black levels are deep and inky. Detail and clarity is also wonderful throughout, including the actors themselves, as every crease and wrinkle can be made out on the performers' faces.
I did not see 'The Equalizer' in theaters, but if there's one mild problem with the transfer, it's that the colors are a little too rich and oversaturated at times, particularly when it comes to yellows and whites. Frequent lens flaring in the image also sometimes distracts from one's enjoyment, but this is obviously an issue to take up with the movie's cinematographer and no fault of the actual transfer here. In terms of any defects, like aliasing or banding, I didn't detect any issues.
Overall, this is a great looking movie, and just short of a reference-quality transfer. Fans of the film will be quite pleased with what they get here in terms of image.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
The primary track here is an English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio one that should give your home theater a great workout. While dialogue is primarily up front, the audio makes use of the rears for both an immersive feel, as well as some fun directionality – primarily with things like cars, subway cars, and bullets. Separation and distinctiveness of sounds throughout are top-notch. There are a few explosions in the movie as well, and the track has some nice LFE moments.
However, if there's one issue I have with this otherwise well-done track, it's the same issue I have with a lot of Sony Blu-ray tracks: the mix tends to emphasize the effects (i.e., explosions, fighting, etc.) at the expense of the dialogue. Too often, big action sequences are way too loud, while quieter moments are way too soft. This seems to be par for the course with most action movie releases from this studio, and it's something I wish they'd address. Most viewers don't seem to ever complain about this, though, so I realize I'm a minority when it comes to this. I just find it annoying to have to play with your remote control all during the movie, so the big action sequences don't wake the neighbors, but so you can still hear the dialogue during the non-action scenes.
In addition to the DTS-HD lossless audio, 5.1 Dolby Digital tracks are available in both French and Spanish. There's also an English Descriptive Audio track in English 5.1 Dolby Digital. Subtitles are available in English, English SDH, French, and Spanish. |
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watched this my kids + some neighborhood kids over the weekend. They all loved it, unfortunately it doesn't really make sense if your adult. I really miss Pixar
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| draganm wrote: | | unfortunately it doesn't really make sense if your adult. |
Like Gravity?  
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Or TOY STORY ?
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| draganm wrote: | | watched this my kids + some neighborhood kids over the weekend. They all loved it, unfortunately it doesn't really make sense if your adult. I really miss Pixar |
Choking Russian hookers to death is great subject matter for the neighborhood kids. 
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| El Duderino wrote: | | draganm wrote: | | watched this my kids + some neighborhood kids over the weekend. They all loved it, unfortunately it doesn't really make sense if your adult. I really miss Pixar |
Choking Russian hookers to death is great subject matter for the neighborhood kids. |
LOL, Oh my GOd what a screw up. Somehow I posted this response under this movie, which I've never seen, instead of under The Maze Runner
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So is this movie any good?
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I'd give it 3+/5, or above average for the genre of action, crime, and bad-ass vigilantism. Maybe a bit slow at first as characters are be developed.
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just watched it, thoroughly enjoyed it. denzel is pretty damn good as a hard bastard...
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Anyone a fan of the original Equalizer?
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