6.8 | / 10 |
Users | 3.5 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
In the post-apocalyptic future, only a few humans are left. No one is able to speak and people communicate non-verbally. A determined loner befriends a reclusive older man and these two battle against vicious thugs for food, shelter and life
Starring: Pierre Jolivet, Jean Bouise, Jean Reno, Fritz WepperForeign | 100% |
Sci-Fi | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
French SDH
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 0.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Luc Besson's debut feature film "Le dernier combat" a.k.a. "The Last Battle" (1983) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of French distributors Gaumont. The only supplemental feature on this disc is the original French theatrical trailer for the film. Please note that unlike the UK Blu-ray release of "The Last Battle", which is Region-B "locked", this release is Region-Free and perfectly playable in North America. Optional English subtitles are not provided, but such are not needed.
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Presented in an aspect ratio of 2.35:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Luc Besson's The Last Battle arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of French distributors Gaumont.
Gaumont's transfer looks practically identical to the one Optimum Home Entertainment used for their Blu-ray release in the UK (the UK distributors probably had access to the exact same elements Gaumont used). Once again, there is some mild flickering throughout the film, a bit of digital noise, and quite a few flecks popping up here and there. Generally speaking, the color-scheme is pleasing - blacks, whites and grays look lush and well saturated. Edge-enhancement and macroblocking are not a serious issue of concern; the former, however, is occasionally noticeable. Still, a quick comparison with the R1 DVD Sony Pictures released back in 2001 would immediately reveal how vastly superior the Blu-ray is. There is substantially more depth and clarity on it that are not present on the DVD. With other words, despite its dated look, this Blu-ray release of The Last Battle is a serious upgrade over previous treatments this most original film has received. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray disc. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your PS3 or SA regardless of your geographical location. For the record, there is no PAL or 1080/50i data preceding the main menu).
There is only one audio track on this Blu-ray disc: French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. For the record, Gaumont have provided optional French HOH subtitles.
The Last Battle is basically a dialog-free feature. Eric Serra's score has a unique role in the film, but is very much restricted as well. With other words, the only activity that you would notice in your speakers is during the numerous action scenes. For the record, I could not hear much of a difference between the French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track this release features and the French LPCM 2.0 track found on the UK release courtesy of Optimum Home Entertainment.
Most unfortunately, the only supplemental feature on this Blu-ray disc is the original theatrical trailer for the film (in PAL).
Gaumont's Blu-ray release of Luc Besson's The Last Battle appears identical to the one Optimum Home Entertainment put on the UK market. However, unlike the UK release, which is Region-B "locked", this French release is Region-Free and perfectly playable in Region-A players. There are no optional English subtitles on the disc, but as I have noted elsewhere, they are not needed. RECOMMENDED.
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