The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe: Reviews and Reactions Thread

[owa]

Received high marks at Home Theater Spot: http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...hp?tid/141184/

Film: 4/5
PQ: 96/100
SQ: 98/100
Extras: 5/5

[MarekM]

Originally Posted by w_tanoto

good find. even better... I thought it would be regioned.
I can't wait for UK version, and planning to import from US instead

I was hoping that it would be region free as CATALOGUE title...
same hope for first NATIONAL TREASURE, NT2 have big chance that it would be region A only

Marek

[CJ P]

I've got the DVD. At this point I'll probably actually wait until the series is over and spring for a box set on whatever the current best media is at that time. That's the same reason I haven't bought any of the Harry Potter movies. I want a box set with all the movies and be done with it.

[The Big Blue]

Originally Posted by coolmilo

Nemo looks great.

Is there a Nemo Blu-ray preview on here?

[lgans316]

Hi Ralph,

This mistake is being committed repeatedly. I hope you correct this in your future reviews.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe comes from Disney Blu-ray featuring 1080p MPEG-4 (AVC) encoded video and 5.1 channel lossless uncompressed 48khz/24 bit PCM audio. This a reference quality presentation in both regards.

The audio presentation is superbly crafted and offers a diverse representation of the things that we as listeners look for in a good audio mix. The 5.1 channel uncompressed PCM audio had a constant bitrate of 4.6 mbps

[Geonosis]

I can't wait to get the Extended Edition in September, which is probably very likely to be released along side Prince Caspian on BD. However I'm still buying this theatrical edition, it sounds amazing.

[blujedi]

as a fan of dir's cuts, i'll pass on this one

[Scripture]

Originally Posted by Geonosis

I can't wait to get the Extended Edition in September, which is probably very likely to be released along side Prince Caspian on BD. However I'm still buying this theatrical edition, it sounds amazing.

Same here, Geonosis. Despite hating the double dips, I might make an exception in this case.

[Ralph P.]

Originally Posted by lgans316

Hi Ralph,

This mistake is being committed repeatedly. I hope you correct this in your future reviews.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe comes from Disney Blu-ray featuring 1080p MPEG-4 (AVC) encoded video and 5.1 channel lossless uncompressed 48khz/24 bit PCM audio. This a reference quality presentation in both regards.

The audio presentation is superbly crafted and offers a diverse representation of the things that we as listeners look for in a good audio mix. The 5.1 channel uncompressed PCM audio had a constant bitrate of 4.6 mbps

Greetings,

Great catch. Already corrected...


Cheers,

[SBrooks1]

Peter Bracke @ HighDefDigest gives Narnia 5/5 & 5/5

The Video: Sizing Up the Picture

One of Disney's most eagerly-anticipated Blu-ray catalog releases yet, 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' does not disappoint. This is an excellent 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 encode that can easily stand as a demo disc.

Aside from a few darker moments of slight stylization (which display a decidedly desaturated and blue cast), the majority of 'Narnia' is bright, bold and lush. The sense of depth is simply fantastic -- the "picture window" effect is on full display. The color palette is very pretty, with wonderful pastoral greens and oranges (a rarity, it seems, with most transfers today, which look all hi-tech and "edgy"). Saturation is excellent, with a super-clean look and no chroma noise or fuzziness.

Blacks are rock solid throughout, and contrast is strong enough to deliver the required detail while never sacrificing realism. Even the widest shots are alive with detail and sharpness, and the source print is spotless. Disney has also produced a clean encode, so compression artifacts are not a problem. 'Narnia' looks smashing.

The Audio: Rating the Sound

Disney offers an uncompressed PCM 5.1 Surround track (48kHz/16-bit) track for 'Narnia,' and it's excellent. Some may complain about the lack of 24-bit resolution, but I was so engrossed in this mix I can't say I minded.

Right from the opening prologue of a WWI attack, the aggressive dynamics are couch-rattling. Low bass is terrific, and the clarity and sheer impact of the entire frequency spectrum is exactly what home theater audio is all about. Dialogue is perfectly balanced as well, so even during the loudest scenes I never had to strain my ears or adjust volume levels.

Surround use is also fantastic. There is rarely a dull moment, even during the quietest dialogue scenes. There's always some sort of minor ambient effect or location sound, plus the melodic score by Harry Gregson-Williams is perfectly blended, for a harmonious immersion throughout. Action scenes, are predictably gangbusters, with the "wall of sound" effect emanating from the rears, and the sense of transparency seamless as sounds move about the speakers. This is a reference-quality presentation.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/885/...arnialion.html

[CJ P]

On a side note, I just downloaded the trailer for Prince Capsian on my PS3. It looks much more fast paced and action packed. I hope they didn't go overboard.

[Blu Titan]

I just read the review from HDD it reads impressive. A must to upgrade for me

[owa]

Nice, another good review and another good PQ/SQ rating. Can't wait to check it out.

[owa]

HighDefDiscNews Review is up: http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=815

Film: 4.5/5
PQ: 5/5
SQ: 5/5
Extras: 4.5/5

[Stiny-Ray2]

Just preordered last night from Amazon...i can't wait for next movie in the series.

[Sorbert]

Sounds great but going to wait to see if the extended cut comes out. Big fan since the movie followed the book pretty closely.

[tommyboy81]

Is there going to be coupon to see Prince Caspian?

[Josh]

I would give the audio presentation a 4/5. Its PCM (16-bit, Disney must be saving the 24-bit for the inevitable Director's Cut) but it sounds compressed. Odd, I know, but it may be more a problem with the original recording than the Blu-ray. It just sounds like its being held back.

[owa]

Blu-ray.com review is up: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...97&show=review

Film: 5/5
PQ: 5/5
SQ: 5/5
Extras: 4/5

[phansson]

Just a heads up, if anyone living close would like a copy.

This movie was on the shelf early at my local Best Buy.

Fort Smith, Arkansas.