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Jeff® · 10-01-2006, 11:08 PM

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Swordfish (Blu-ray Disc)

By Chad Varnadore

"Which brings me to my first concern; the video sports such a complete absence of grain that, considering its 35mm origins, makes me question fidelity. It’s sure to look great to the masses that still haven’t acclimated from their former 27” sets and aren’t accustomed to seeing natural film generated noise outside of their local cinema. But, it’s been said by Sony that the filtering of grain prior to compression is one thing that has made VC1 so successful with consumers, not its inherent superiority. And seeing discs like this, as fantastic as it looks, it makes me wonder if such is more than blowing smoke. There are numerous soft spots that just don’t quite fit the occasion....."

"English and French DD 5.1 and Spanish DD 2.0 sound offerings are included with this release and boy does it get the blood pumping. The quieter moments of the film like to stay up front, but the action sequences are a tour de force of adrenaline pumping effects that completely wrap you in a thick blanket of sound...."

10-01-2006, 11:08 PM	#9
Jeff® Active Member Member since:Sep 2006	http://www.hometheaterspot.com/htsth...?sequence=1573 Swordfish (Blu-ray Disc) By Chad Varnadore "Which brings me to my first concern; the video sports such a complete absence of grain that, considering its 35mm origins, makes me question fidelity. It’s sure to look great to the masses that still haven’t acclimated from their former 27” sets and aren’t accustomed to seeing natural film generated noise outside of their local cinema. But, it’s been said by Sony that the filtering of grain prior to compression is one thing that has made VC1 so successful with consumers, not its inherent superiority. And seeing discs like this, as fantastic as it looks, it makes me wonder if such is more than blowing smoke. There are numerous soft spots that just don’t quite fit the occasion....." "English and French DD 5.1 and Spanish DD 2.0 sound offerings are included with this release and boy does it get the blood pumping. The quieter moments of the film like to stay up front, but the action sequences are a tour de force of adrenaline pumping effects that completely wrap you in a thick blanket of sound...."