6.9 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
An experienced cop and his rookie partner patrol the streets of East Los Angeles while trying to keep the gang violence under control.
Starring: Sean Penn, Robert Duvall, Maria Conchita Alonso, Randy Brooks, Grand L. BushThriller | Insignificant |
Crime | Insignificant |
Drama | Insignificant |
Action | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: LPCM 2.0 (48kHz, 16-bit)
None
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region B (locked)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
Dennis Hopper's "Colors" (1988) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of British distributors Second Sight Films. The supplemental features on the disc include deleted scenes; new video interview with screenwriter Michael Schiffer; and new video interview with technical advisor/LAPD Gang Division Dennis Fanning. In English, without optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-B "locked".
"And the young bull said: Hey Pop, let's run down there..."
Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Dennis Hopper's Colors arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of British distributors Second Sight Films.
The release has been sourced from a pre-existing master, most likely the same master that was used to produce various DVD releases of the film. Generally speaking, the basics characteristics we typically address in our reviews range from decent to good. Well-lit close-ups, for instance, have pleasing depth. Select wider shots also have pleasing fluidity. Density, however, isn't consistent. Indeed, during select sequences where light is restricted clarity and depth tend to suffer a bit. Shadow definition also isn't optimal. As a result, parts of the film could look a bit soft and flat (see screencaptures #4 and 12). The good news here is that there are no traces of recent degraining and sharpening adjustments. This isn't to say that grain is evenly exposed and resolved throughout the entire film, but it is visible. Colors are stable, but there are some missing nuances. Overall image stability is very good. Finally, there are no large cuts, debris, damage marks, or torn frames to report in our review. All in all, the technical presentation is mostly pleasing, but it is obvious that there is room for some important improvements. (Note: This is a Region-B "locked" Blu-ray release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-B or Region-Free player in order to access its content).
There is only one standard audio track on this Blu-ray release: English LPCM 2.0. Optional English SDH subtitles are not provided for the main feature.
The audio does not appear to have been fully remastered, but clarity is good. Some additional work could be done to rebalance depth which should make the dialog slightly easier to follow during select sequences, but there are no serious anomalies. Also, there are no pops, audio dropouts, or distortions to report in our review.
The bulk of Colors does not work as intended. There is a macho element in it that is supposed to make it look raw and gritty, but the end result is actually an underwhelming urban melodrama. Ultimately, it is a curious time capsule, but definitely not the groundbreaking film it has been hyped up to be. The Blu-ray release has a very good new video interview with screenwriter Michael Schiffer. Consider adding it to your collections only if you can find it on sale. RECOMMENDED.
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