6.1 | / 10 |
Users | 4.5 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 4.1 |
Fresh out of prison, Mitchell lands a legitimate job as a handyman for a rich actress who's eager to reward him with cash, cars and sex. But Mitchell can never truly escape his violent past or the dangerous world of loan sharks, druggies and other bottomfeeders.
Starring: Colin Farrell, Keira Knightley, Ray Winstone, David Thewlis, Eddie MarsanCrime | 100% |
Thriller | 91% |
Drama | 13% |
Romance | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-2
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 (192 kbps)
English SDH
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region B (locked)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
William Monahan "London Boulevard" (2010) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of British distributors Entertainment in Video (EIV). The supplemental features on the disc include the film's original theatrical trailer and a collection of video interviews with various cast and crew members. In English, with optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature Region-B "locked".
I am the man I say I am
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.85:1, encoded with MPEG-2 and granted a 1080p transfer, William Monahan's London Boulevard arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of British distributors Entertainment in Video (EIV).
The high-definition transfer is practically flawless. From the gloomy London streets to the few scenes from the British countryside, fine object detail is always impressive. Contrast levels and clarity are also consistent, with only a whiff of mosquito noise present during a couple of scenes from the first half of the film. Edge-enhancement is never an issue of concern. Aliasing and artifacting do not plague the high-definition transfer either. I also did not see any traces of heavy noise reduction. Furthermore, color reproduction is excellent -- blue, green, and soft gray are the prominent colors, always looking fresh and healthy. There are no stability issues to report in this review either. All in all, this is one fine, quite impressive release, which I have every reason to believe replicates beautifully the film's theatrical look. (Note: This is a Region-B "locked" Blu-ray release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-B or Region-Free PS3 or SA in order to access its content).
There are two audio tracks on this Blu-ray disc: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and English Dolby Digital 2.0. For the record, EIV have provided optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature.
London Boulevard boasts a top-notch retro/pop soundtrack that gives the film quite the edge (the Yardbirds track is perfect for this film). Fortunately, the English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track does not disappoint - the bass is potent and punchy and the rear channels very intelligently used; there are absolutely no distortions in the high-frequencies either. There are no memorable shootouts but a couple of scenes still stick out. The dialog is crisp, clear, and stable, but American viewers will likely want to use the optional English SDH subtitles as some of the main characters have rather thick accents (though definitely not as bad as those heard in Guy Ritchie's films). For the record, there are not pops, cracks, or audio dropouts to report in this review.
London Boulevard is an enjoyable independent film that works because it does not copy the familiar cockney gangster formula. The film also has a soundtrack to die for. The Blu-ray disc herein reviewed, courtesy of British distributors EIV, looks and sounds terrific. If you reside in a Region-A territory and wish to add London Boulevard to your library, please keep in mind that the disc is Region-B "locked". RECOMMENDED.
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