5.2 | / 10 |
Users | 3.8 | |
Reviewer | 1.5 | |
Overall | 2.6 |
After witnessing the death of his twin brother, a Memphis homicide detective goes on a furious hunt for the serial killers.
Starring: Steven Seagal, Aliyah O'Brien, Isaac Hayes, Holly Elissa, Mark CollieAction | 100% |
Thriller | 80% |
Crime | 53% |
Drama | Insignificant |
Video codec: VC-1
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region B (locked)
Movie | 1.5 | |
Video | 3.0 | |
Audio | 3.0 | |
Extras | 0.5 | |
Overall | 1.5 |
Written by Steven Seagal and directed by Jeff King, "Kill Switch" (2008) is an action-thriller about a killer on the loose in Memphis, Tennessee. Even by the anything-goes standards we are used to apply to Steven Seagal's films, however, this one looks and sounds impressively weak. Courtesy of UK-based Momentum Pictures.
Where is my target?
Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1, encoded with VC-1 and granted a 1080p transfer, Jeff King's Kill Switch arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Momentum Pictures.
Kill Switch boasts a Blu-ray transfer that, for the most part, looks healthy. Contrast here is somewhat pleasing, clarity and detail acceptable, and edge-enhancement, aside from a few mildly-disturbing patterns, not a major issue of concern. The color-scheme, however, is somewhat problematic; reds, blues, greens, yellows, browns and blacks often look crushed. Furthermore, during a lot of the night scenes, I noticed some heavy contrast boosting, which coupled with the color-issue I noted above makes Kill Switch look a bit distracting. Still, most of the Blu-ray transfer is passable. It is impossible not to admit, however, that it is quite average looking as well. This being said, I did not detect any disturbing scratches, debris, or stains to report here. (Note:This is a Region-B "locked" Blu-ray release which you will not be able to play on your Region-A PS3 or SA).
There is only one audio track on this Blu-ray disc: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. During a lot of the fighting scenes, the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track adds quite a bit of depth; the bass is potent and the rear channels somewhat active (the memory flashbacks that appear throughout Kill Switch reveal plenty of activity in the rear channels). Still, your audio system is most definitely not going to get tested with this film. This being said, the dialog is crystal clear and mostly easy to follow. However, Steven Segal's fake Southern accent as well as his occasional mumbling might force some of you to turn on the optional English subtitles the Blu-ray disc offers. In terms of balance, Kill Switch sounds terrific; the dialog is well blended with the music and there aren't any issues to report here. Finally, I did not detect any disturbing cracks, hissings, or pops either.
Unfortunately, aside from the trailer for Kill Switch, there is absolutely nothing else to be found on this Blu-ray disc.
I would be shocked if anyone, even hardcore Steven Seagal fans, can find anything to praise in Kill Switch. Anyway you look at it, this is just a poor film. The Blu-ray disc herein reviewed, courtesy of Momentum Pictures, is of acceptable quality. This being said, if interested in seeing Kill Switch, I would recommend that you consider renting before buying.
(Still not reliable for this title)
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