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Hero [Blu-ray] [2002]

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5+ Star Movie, unworthy Blu-Ray

on January 1, 2014

Posted by: AudioOwl

from Minneapolis, MN

First of all, I recommend this movie along with the top of a short list of personal favorites, which is why I purchased this along with my first 20 or so Blu-Rays since upgrading my home theater package. That being said, this is the first Blu-Ray I have not been satisfied with, especially since I paid good money for the metal box edition.

The positives: It is a beautiful heartfelt production, with a class act score that includes the international elite violinist Itzhak Perlman.

The negatives: The video is no better than DVD. I am a late comer to the Blu-Ray hype, and this does not cut it. The audio, DTS Master, is no better than a standard Dolby Digital DVD. It lacks all the extra clarity and definition that modern high-def audio offers. The percussive sound track and sword play do not pop and sparkle like I assumed they would. Worse yet, THERE IS NO OPTION FOR DTS MASTER AUDIO IN THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGE, only with English dub over, and try as they might, the ambiance does not match convincingly. The original language in Dolby Digital sounds better than the dub over in DTS MA because of this.

If you know and love the movie, save yourself a buck and get the DVD, but I do sincerely recommend doing at least that. They made no effort whatsoever to remaster this unto the Blu-Ray expectation.

What's great about it: a GREAT movie

What's not so great: lack of modern High-Def quality audio and video

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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