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The Video: Sizing Up the Picture3D -- 4.0 stars
'Godzilla - 3D' (2014) tears onto Blu-ray 3D with a strong MVC-MPEG 4 encode framed in the film's original 2.40:1 aspect ratio.
After watching the 2D version theatrically and on Blu-ray (see below), 'Godzilla - 3D' was a bit of a surprise. First, this is a strong 3D post-conversion. While there aren't any pop-out 3D effects and 3D isn't essential to the story (this 3D is not as good as, say, 'Pacific Rim'), I have to admit I was struck by the stunning amount of depth. Even in murkier moments where the monsters are shrouded in digital atmosphere effects, the 3D presentation was clear and releastic, offering that window into another worldfeeling. Also, despite an intential layering in the visual design -- placing humans in the foreground -- these elements didn't feel flat. The nighttime sequences were gorgeous and the daytime material even better.
However, the one problem the 3D version has over its 2D counterpart is slightly gray black levels. While you can see everything during the film's two major night sequences, those with 16:9 displays may be dismayed to see the letterbox black bars aren't a true black. And, yes, I double checked my settings, even going so far as to compare 'Godzilla - 3D' to 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier - 3D' which looked fine. When I adjusted brightness and contrast levels to darken the black bars, the image crushed heavily, so I opted to keep my display's settings as they were. Also, when you compare the 3D Blu back to back with the 2D version, it's night and day; demonstrating how inky-perfect the black levels are in 2D.
Overall, 'Godzilla - 3D' looks pretty great in the home theatre, with the 3D effects adding a immersive sense of scale and scope to an already grand production. Another plus, apparent resolution, color reproduction, and general brightness match its 2D sibling. However, at least on my equipment, black levels are compromised, coming in at a very dark gray rather than a true black. Still, if you're a fan of 3D, it's a small compromise (and might go unnoticed if you have a constant height projection setup) for strong post-conversion.
2D -- 4.5 stars
'Godzilla' (2014) stomps onto Blu-ray with an excellent AVC-MPEG 4 encode framed in the film's original 2.40:1 aspect ratio.
While the film's palette grows increasingly monotone (and grim), color reproduction and skin tones remain vibrant and accurate. Detail and resolution are available in spades -- you can see every spec of dirt and debris. And though I might argue some of the film's visual effects looked more realistic in cinemas than they do on home video, the monster designs are pretty wicked from Godzilla's scales to the MUTOs glowing red eyes.
There is one potential issue, a thing our readers might be arguing about for some time. Overall light levels. Key sequences in Hawaii and San Francisco are exceptionally dark. I don't know how it will look in 3D Blu-ray, but those with improperly calibrated displays, or those with displays prone to reflecting too much light, might mistake the darkness for bad image quality. However, it seems like an intentional choice to me (one of the film's rules is that the MUTOs knock out power with natural EMPs), but could be a problem for some viewers in certain lighting conditions. I started watching during the late afternoon on my Panny plasma, but had to wait until after dark to finish the climax.
At this point, it's hard to determine if this is a mistake worth knocking off points, or just a movie that you should not watch during the day (or with too much ambient light). I was personally able to enjoy the film without having to adjust my display, and the amount of depth within black levels is damned impressive. This might be the darkest Blu-ray I own next to something like 'The Descent', and even in these scenes where CGI monsters keep flickering into view via lightning strikes or partially hidden by digital debris clouds, I couldn't see any errors. Some lesser displays will band heavily, but other than one or two minor instances, this is a strong encode with little-to-no digital errors.
So let's see what some other reviewers, and you readers, have to say. Let us know in the comments. Best dark scenes ever, or Warners totally messed it up?
The Audio: Rating the SoundWhile the video quality might have an issue, 'Godzilla' (2014) roars onto Blu-ray with a reference quality 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio surround mix.
It's no surprise sound designer Erik Aadahl worked on this impressive soundtrack. From Alexander Desplate's ominous musical score to the aggressively panned auditory carnage of flying debris and destruction to the thunderous LFE of monstrous creatures colliding in a fight to the death, this is a track that delivers on all levels. One that will wake up any native 7.1 system and push you to keep turning the volume as close to reference as your ears can stand it.
My only complaint with this track is that it's not the first Dolby Atmos Blu-ray, because 'Godzilla' sounded even better theatrically with extensive use of the overhead speakers to widen the soundstage (I felt chills when the King roared for the first time). While that mix was incredible, and will be missed, audiophiles are going to love this Blu-ray.
Doet me weer verlangen om hem eens in 3d te zien.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture3D -- 4.0 stars
'Godzilla - 3D' (2014) tears onto Blu-ray 3D with a strong MVC-MPEG 4 encode framed in the film's original 2.40:1 aspect ratio.
After watching the 2D version theatrically and on Blu-ray (see below), 'Godzilla - 3D' was a bit of a surprise. First, this is a strong 3D post-conversion. While there aren't any pop-out 3D effects and 3D isn't essential to the story (this 3D is not as good as, say, 'Pacific Rim'), I have to admit I was struck by the stunning amount of depth. Even in murkier moments where the monsters are shrouded in digital atmosphere effects, the 3D presentation was clear and releastic, offering that window into another worldfeeling. Also, despite an intential layering in the visual design -- placing humans in the foreground -- these elements didn't feel flat. The nighttime sequences were gorgeous and the daytime material even better.
However, the one problem the 3D version has over its 2D counterpart is slightly gray black levels. While you can see everything during the film's two major night sequences, those with 16:9 displays may be dismayed to see the letterbox black bars aren't a true black. And, yes, I double checked my settings, even going so far as to compare 'Godzilla - 3D' to 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier - 3D' which looked fine. When I adjusted brightness and contrast levels to darken the black bars, the image crushed heavily, so I opted to keep my display's settings as they were. Also, when you compare the 3D Blu back to back with the 2D version, it's night and day; demonstrating how inky-perfect the black levels are in 2D.
Overall, 'Godzilla - 3D' looks pretty great in the home theatre, with the 3D effects adding a immersive sense of scale and scope to an already grand production. Another plus, apparent resolution, color reproduction, and general brightness match its 2D sibling. However, at least on my equipment, black levels are compromised, coming in at a very dark gray rather than a true black. Still, if you're a fan of 3D, it's a small compromise (and might go unnoticed if you have a constant height projection setup) for strong post-conversion.
2D -- 4.5 stars
'Godzilla' (2014) stomps onto Blu-ray with an excellent AVC-MPEG 4 encode framed in the film's original 2.40:1 aspect ratio.
While the film's palette grows increasingly monotone (and grim), color reproduction and skin tones remain vibrant and accurate. Detail and resolution are available in spades -- you can see every spec of dirt and debris. And though I might argue some of the film's visual effects looked more realistic in cinemas than they do on home video, the monster designs are pretty wicked from Godzilla's scales to the MUTOs glowing red eyes.
There is one potential issue, a thing our readers might be arguing about for some time. Overall light levels. Key sequences in Hawaii and San Francisco are exceptionally dark. I don't know how it will look in 3D Blu-ray, but those with improperly calibrated displays, or those with displays prone to reflecting too much light, might mistake the darkness for bad image quality. However, it seems like an intentional choice to me (one of the film's rules is that the MUTOs knock out power with natural EMPs), but could be a problem for some viewers in certain lighting conditions. I started watching during the late afternoon on my Panny plasma, but had to wait until after dark to finish the climax.
At this point, it's hard to determine if this is a mistake worth knocking off points, or just a movie that you should not watch during the day (or with too much ambient light). I was personally able to enjoy the film without having to adjust my display, and the amount of depth within black levels is damned impressive. This might be the darkest Blu-ray I own next to something like 'The Descent', and even in these scenes where CGI monsters keep flickering into view via lightning strikes or partially hidden by digital debris clouds, I couldn't see any errors. Some lesser displays will band heavily, but other than one or two minor instances, this is a strong encode with little-to-no digital errors.
So let's see what some other reviewers, and you readers, have to say. Let us know in the comments. Best dark scenes ever, or Warners totally messed it up?
The Audio: Rating the SoundWhile the video quality might have an issue, 'Godzilla' (2014) roars onto Blu-ray with a reference quality 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio surround mix.
It's no surprise sound designer Erik Aadahl worked on this impressive soundtrack. From Alexander Desplate's ominous musical score to the aggressively panned auditory carnage of flying debris and destruction to the thunderous LFE of monstrous creatures colliding in a fight to the death, this is a track that delivers on all levels. One that will wake up any native 7.1 system and push you to keep turning the volume as close to reference as your ears can stand it.
My only complaint with this track is that it's not the first Dolby Atmos Blu-ray, because 'Godzilla' sounded even better theatrically with extensive use of the overhead speakers to widen the soundstage (I felt chills when the King roared for the first time). While that mix was incredible, and will be missed, audiophiles are going to love this Blu-ray.
Doet me weer verlangen om hem eens in 3d te zien.
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