5.5 | / 10 |
Users | 2.5 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
Fearless gunslinger, Lucky Luke, is ordered by the President to bring peace to Daisy Town.
Starring: Jean Dujardin, Michaël Youn, Sylvie Testud, Daniel Prévost, Alexandra LamyAdventure | 100% |
Foreign | 84% |
Comic book | 34% |
Western | 31% |
Comedy | 30% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.34:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
James Huth's "Lucky Luke" (2009) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of French distributors UGC PH. The supplemental features on the disc, none of which are English-friendly, include an audio commentary with James Huth; "Sous le ciel d'Argentine", a collection of photos; "A l'ombre des FVX: les secrets des effets speciaux", a look at the special effects in the film; and "Le betisier", a gag reel. In French, with optional English subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
In the Wild Wild West
Presented in an aspect ratio of 2.34:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, James Huth's Lucky Luke arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of UGC PH.
This is an exceptionally strong high-definition transfer. Fine object detail is outstanding, clarity excellent and contrast levels simply impeccable. Without an exception, the panoramic scenes look gorgeous. The close-ups are also very impressive. The film's color-scheme does not disappoint either. The variety of different yellows, greens, blues, browns and blacks look exceptionally rich and wonderfully saturated. Edge-enhancement and macroblocking are not a serious issue of concern. Neither are artifacting and ringing, or DNR. Blown through a digital projector, Lucky Luke looks outstanding. The image conveys wonderful depth and sense of dimension. Additionally, there are absolutely no stability issues to report in this review whatsoever. Finally, I did not detect any disturbing scratches, cuts, dirt, or stains. (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. Please note that there is no problematic PAL or 1080/50i content preceding the disc's main menu).
There are two audio tracks on this Blu-ray disc: French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. For the record, UGC PH have provided optional English subtitles for the main feature. When turned on, they appear inside the image frame.
The French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track is solid. The bass is potent and punchy, the rear channels intelligently used and the high-frequencies not overdone. The numerous shootouts throughout the film sound excellent; there are all sorts of different surround effects that would likely test the muscles of your audio system. On the other hand, balance is also handled well. The dialog is crisp, clean and exceptionally easy to follow. There are no balance issues with Bruno Coulais' music score either. Finally, I did not detect any pops, cracks, or hissings to report in this review.
The French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track is equally impressive. Obviously, it lacks the strong surround effects the French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track has, but dynamically it is as aggressive as a standard DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track could be. Unsurprisingly, the dialog is crisp, clean and very easy to follow.
Note: The supplemental features on this Blu-ray disc are encoded in PAL. Therefore, if you reside in North America, or another region where PAL is not supported, you must have a Region-Free player capable of converting PAL to NTSC, or a TV set capable of processing native PAL data, in order to view them.
Commentary - an audio commentary with director James Huth. In French, not subtitled in English.
Sous le ciel d'Argentine - a collection of photos, with a commentary by director James Huth, from a variety of different locations that were considered during pre-production. In French, not subtitled in English. (32 min).
A l'ombre des FVX: les secrets des effets speciaux - a look at the special effects in the film. In French, not subtitled in English. (20 min).
Le betisier - a gag reel. In French, not subtitled in English. (3 min).
Entertaining but far from original, James Huth's Lucky Luke should appeal to those who enjoyed Barry Sonnenfeld's Wild Wild West. The Blu-ray disc herein reviewed, courtesy of French distributors UGC PH, looks and sounds terrific. It is also English-friendly and Region-Free. RECOMMENDED.
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