20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has now brought to Blu-Ray Disc the spectacular Special Edition that was previously released on DVD. Offering a high definition transfer of the movie in its original 2.20:1 widescreen aspect ratio, I swear that I did a double take when I first put in the disc. The film's opening sequence showing Patton in front of the American flag is simply mind-blowing. The image is so razor-sharp and stable that it looks as if you were looking at a static image on your computer. The colors are so rich, the edges so perfectly defined that it is hard to believe you are looking at a motion picture if it weren't for George C. Scott strutting about in front of it. It will leave you gasping.
However, this kind of stellar cleanliness in the presentation is also one the transfer's shortcomings. In order to achieve this kind of perfect look, a lot of clean-up has been performed on the transfer. You won't find a hint of film grain or dirt anywhere on this release - and I mean anywhere. It is so clean that it is unreal already. Using digital technologies the studio seems to have eliminated all grain from the transfer and while that creates a very clean image, it also has side effects. As a result skin tones look very pasty throughout the movie, as if every actor was wearing a little too much make-up, as if someone forgot to dust of the excess powder on their faces. It is kind of weird to look at Scott's craggy face, hear his throaty, bellowing voice and looking in his super-smooth, glamour-shot style face while body parts explode around him in the battlefield. I am sorry but for all the cleanliness it may have given the transfer I would have preferred the film's original grittiness and edge. Fox clearly went overboard here creating a transfer that no longer represents the original filmmakers' intentions, and while this may please the masses I do not think it is the way to treat a film.
Other than that the transfer does look fantastic with great detail throughout and strong colors that truly pop off the screen. You will see seams and details that you could never see on the DVD. I doubt you could even see them during theatrical presentations either. Contrast is wonderfully balanced with great blacks and strong highlights. There are a few minor coloration issues where shots are slightly off-colored and skin tones suddenly appear with yellow or green tinges but given the film's age and brutal length, a handful of slightly faded shots are certainly excusable.
Apart from the 5.0 Dolby Digital track that was already found on the DVD version, this release also contains a DTS HD 5.1 Master Lossless Audio track that makes sure every detail is coming through nicely. It is a dynamic mix with a good frequency response, especially for the sound effects. The dialogue elements sound a bit harsh at times and so does Jerry Goldsmith's wonderful score.
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Jeg tror det er de der festfotografer, der tager ud på diskoteker, smækker klistermærker på kvindernes bryster og tager billeder af brysterne, mens de lader som om at det er festlighederne de tager billeder af. :)
Men tag endelig ikke imod bladet. De har ringet på min dør adskillelige gange for at hverve mig som medlem bare fordi jeg var så flink at tage imod deres blad.
"I was afraid, I'd eat your brains 'Cause I'm evil"
Har lige set første afsnit af Life med Damian Lewis (nok bedre kendt fra B.O.B hvor han spiller Maj. Richard D. Winters)
Og umiddelbart lover serien godt, Han spiller en Politimand, der har haft livstid i fængsel, og nu er løsladt igen, på grund af utilstræklige beviser, og han har nu fået sit liv tilbage... life get it hehe.
Og nu er han tilbage som Politibetjent, med en stor stak penge, han fik i erstatning.
Det afsløres dog til sidst i første afsnit, at han også er ude efter dem/den som framede ham... surprise hehe
Så jeg glæder mig til at se mere til den, umiddelbart virker den som en serie med potentiale.
Og så har vi Burn Notice, hvor blandt andet Bruce Campbell har en af rollerne (ikke hovedrollen dog, den går til Jeffrey Donovan) og så behøver man umiddelbart ik og vide mere 8-)
Lidt Maiami Detektiv serie en søndag aften er ikke hel dårlig.
J. J: "This is one of my Favorite shots." Tom Cruise: "I just love this scene, and the set"
#51 filmz-Bruce 17 år siden
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has now brought to Blu-Ray Disc the spectacular Special Edition that was previously released on DVD. Offering a high definition transfer of the movie in its original 2.20:1 widescreen aspect ratio, I swear that I did a double take when I first put in the disc. The film's opening sequence showing Patton in front of the American flag is simply mind-blowing. The image is so razor-sharp and stable that it looks as if you were looking at a static image on your computer. The colors are so rich, the edges so perfectly defined that it is hard to believe you are looking at a motion picture if it weren't for George C. Scott strutting about in front of it. It will leave you gasping.
However, this kind of stellar cleanliness in the presentation is also one the transfer's shortcomings. In order to achieve this kind of perfect look, a lot of clean-up has been performed on the transfer. You won't find a hint of film grain or dirt anywhere on this release - and I mean anywhere. It is so clean that it is unreal already. Using digital technologies the studio seems to have eliminated all grain from the transfer and while that creates a very clean image, it also has side effects. As a result skin tones look very pasty throughout the movie, as if every actor was wearing a little too much make-up, as if someone forgot to dust of the excess powder on their faces. It is kind of weird to look at Scott's craggy face, hear his throaty, bellowing voice and looking in his super-smooth, glamour-shot style face while body parts explode around him in the battlefield. I am sorry but for all the cleanliness it may have given the transfer I would have preferred the film's original grittiness and edge. Fox clearly went overboard here creating a transfer that no longer represents the original filmmakers' intentions, and while this may please the masses I do not think it is the way to treat a film.
Other than that the transfer does look fantastic with great detail throughout and strong colors that truly pop off the screen. You will see seams and details that you could never see on the DVD. I doubt you could even see them during theatrical presentations either. Contrast is wonderfully balanced with great blacks and strong highlights. There are a few minor coloration issues where shots are slightly off-colored and skin tones suddenly appear with yellow or green tinges but given the film's age and brutal length, a handful of slightly faded shots are certainly excusable.
Apart from the 5.0 Dolby Digital track that was already found on the DVD version, this release also contains a DTS HD 5.1 Master Lossless Audio track that makes sure every detail is coming through nicely. It is a dynamic mix with a good frequency response, especially for the sound effects. The dialogue elements sound a bit harsh at times and so does Jerry Goldsmith's wonderful score.
#52 tiany 17 år siden
Er det en af de der film, man skal have set?
#53 icetea 17 år siden
#54 filmz-Bruce 17 år siden
Men af de 4 krigsfilm, som udkommer på "fathers day" i USA, så er det Patton, som glimrer.
George C. Scotts rolle er ligeså gennemført, som Daniel Day Lewis' Plainview.
#55 lagoni 17 år siden
#56 filmz-Kadann 17 år siden
Jeg tror det er de der festfotografer, der tager ud på diskoteker, smækker klistermærker på kvindernes bryster og tager billeder af brysterne, mens de lader som om at det er festlighederne de tager billeder af. :)
#57 filmz-Bruce 17 år siden
#58 filmz-Kadann 17 år siden
Eller Vagttårnet, der kan man i det mindste være i fred. :)
#59 filmz-jonasgr 17 år siden
'Cause I'm evil"
#60 elwood 17 år siden
Har lige set første afsnit af Life med Damian Lewis (nok bedre kendt fra B.O.B hvor han spiller Maj. Richard D. Winters)
Og umiddelbart lover serien godt, Han spiller en Politimand, der har haft livstid i fængsel, og nu er løsladt igen, på grund af utilstræklige beviser, og han har nu fået sit liv tilbage... life get it hehe.
Og nu er han tilbage som Politibetjent, med en stor stak penge, han fik i erstatning.
Så jeg glæder mig til at se mere til den, umiddelbart virker den som en serie med potentiale.
Og så har vi Burn Notice, hvor blandt andet Bruce Campbell har en af rollerne (ikke hovedrollen dog, den går til Jeffrey Donovan) og så behøver man umiddelbart ik og vide mere 8-)
Lidt Maiami Detektiv serie en søndag aften er ikke hel dårlig.
Tom Cruise: "I just love this scene, and the set"