7.5 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Second installment of the two-part film based on the true story of France's infamous public enemy during the 70s, Jacques Mesrine. He lead a life of bank robberies and high-profile kidnappings, escaped from prison twice, and was said to have killed at least 39 people.
Starring: Vincent Cassel, Ludivine Sagnier, Mathieu Amalric, Gérard Lanvin, Samuel Le BihanDrama | 100% |
Crime | 69% |
Foreign | 55% |
Thriller | 34% |
Biography | 26% |
Action | Insignificant |
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 (48kHz, 24-bit)
French: Dolby Digital 5.1 (448 kbps)
English, French
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (locked)
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Jean-François Richet's "L'ennemi public n°1" a.k.a "Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1" (2008) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Canadian distributors Alliance. Most unfortunately, there are no supplemental features to be found on this release. In French, with optional English and French subtitles for the main feature. Region-A "locked".
On the run
Presented in an aspect ratio of 2.34:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Jean-Francois Richet's Mesrine: L'ennemi public n°1 arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Canadian distributors Alliance.
Once again, I see less compression artifacts on this high-definition transfer when I compare it to the one Momentum Pictures used in the United Kingdom for their Blu-ray release of Mesrine: L'ennemi public n°1. The darker footage - and especially the footage from the night clubs - looks marginally better. Fine object detail and contrast levels, however, are practically identical; the various close-ups and panoramic vistas look quite good. Color reproduction is also practically identical - some of the reds, greens, and browns occasionally appear just a bit lighter, but, once again, the difference is negligible. Edge-enhancement is never a serious issue of concern. There are no stability issues to report in this review either. Lastly, I also did not see any annoying flecks, scratches, or damage marks. (Note: This is a Region-A "locked" Blu-ray disc. Therefore, you must have a native Region-A or Region-Free PS3 or SA in order to access its content).
There are two audio tracks on this Blu-ray disc: French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and French Dolby Digital 5.1. For the record, Alliance have provided optional English and French subtitles for the main feature. When turned on, they appear inside the image frame.
There are no surprises here - the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track is excellent. The bass is again potent and punchy, the rear channels very effective (the execution scene sounds outstanding), and the high-frequencies not overdone. The dialog is crisp, clean, stable, and exceptionally easy to follow. There are no balance issues with Marco Beltrami and Marcus Trumpp's music score either. The English translation is also very good.
Most unfortunately, there are absolutely no supplemental features to be found on this Blu-ray release whatsoever.
The Alliance Blu-ray release of Jean-François Richet's L'ennemi public n.1 is a very good alternative for those who could not take advantage of Momentum Pictures' Region-B "locked" Blu-ray release. Please keep in mind that, unlike Momentum Pictures, Alliance are releasing L'instinct de mort and L'ennemi public n.1 separately. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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