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No, you’re not caught in a time loop. This is indeed a third – almost entirely different – HTF review of Doug Liman’s sci-fi action film starring Tom Cruise as a soldier grappling with a major case of the deja vus.
Studio: Warner Brothers
Distributed By: N/A
Video Resolution and Encode: 1080P/AVC
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audio: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish 5.1 DD, French 5.1 DD, Other
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 Hr. 53 Min.
Package Includes: Blu-ray, DVD, UltraViolet
Disc Type: BD50 (dual layer)
Region: A
Release Date: 10/07/2014
MSRP: $35.99
The Production Rating: 4/5
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Video Rating: 4.5/5 3D Rating: NA
“The 2D version, which can be viewed on the standard Blu-ray disc, is very close to reference material. Filmed in 35mm with Panavision and Arriflex cameras, the AVC-encoded 1080p transfer is faithful to the movie’s intended aspect ratio of 2.35:1. As expected of a big studio release, colors are consistent and well-saturated without ever blooming or bleeding, and contrast is spot on with nice deep blacks that never crush and bright whites that never clip. Detail is exquisite, as well, with every grain of sand flung up in the air and bead of sweat on an actor’s face visible."
Audio Rating: 5/5
“The 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track is definitely my latest go-to disc to demo my sound system, even folded down to 5.1 by my Marantz SR5008 receiver. The battle sequences are immersive, with excellent placement of discrete surround effects and a very aggressive low-end that will give your subwoofer a good workout. Even with such an aggressive mix, dialogue remains clear and understandable, never getting drowned out by sound effects or music.”
Special Features Rating: 4/5
- Operation Downfall
- Adrenaline Cut (2:34, HD): Cage’s successful run across the beach in one, uninterrupted cut.
- Storming the Beach (8:59, HD): A closer look at the design, planning and production of the film’s central military operation.
- Creatures Not of this World (5:38, HD): Takes a look at the design and creation of the film’s alien beings.
- On the Edge with Doug Liman (42:37, HD): Documentary piece follows the director through various phases of the production.
- Deleted Scenes (7:38, HD)
- DVD Copy
- UltraViolet Digital Copy: Redeem by October 7, 2017.
Overall Rating: 4/5
Reviewed By: Cameron Yee
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