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The unforgettable 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII is just part of the story of the Eagles remarkable season. NFL Films takes you on a journey through each game, from the opening kick off in Washington, through a 13-win regular season, leading up to the crowning glory at U.S. Bank Stadium. With sideline sound and in-game wires that put you right in the action, award winning cinematography, pulse-pounding music, and exciting special features Super Bowl LII Champions: Philadelphia Eagles is a page of history for the bird gang and underdogs everywhere, and a long-awaited must-have for every Eagles fan!
Starring: Nick Foles, Jason KelceSport | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080i
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
DVD copy
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
If a team was going to dethrone the vaunted New England Patriots, it appeared that team might be the Philadelphia Eagles. The club was flying high, to use an overused pun, with presumptive MVP favorite Carson Wentz behind center. But on December 10, just weeks before the start of the playoffs, with the Eagles sitting at the top of the NFC and on the verge of clinching the NFC East, Wentz suffered a significant, season-ending ACL injury that seemed to all but eliminate the Eagles chances to get to the Super Bowl, even in a relatively weak NFC, never mind win it. But the veteran backup Nick Foles would defy the odds, silence the naysayers, and lead the team -- in impressive fashion -- through the playoffs and to the Super Bowl in a game that wasn't quite the classic that was last year's big game but that was certainly "super" in its own right, coming down to a few key late plays to seal the victory for Philadelphia and, oh, see Foles take home the Super Bowl MVP trophy.
These Eagles are Dogs.
NFL Super Bowl 52 Champions presents on Blu-ray with a 1080i, 1.78:1-framed presentation. The image is of typical NFL Films excellence. Colors are bold and rich, very natural and accurate to the various team colors, including Eagle green, of course. Detail extends well into the stands on overview shots, but up-close imagery on the field offers exceptional clarity and attention to detail on player skin, uniforms, and turf. Black levels are stable and flesh tones appear accurate. The image is beautifully filmic, with only short-burst excursions that reveal a more video-y flat and glossy veneer. This is a highly enjoyable image, particularly considering the various slow-motion shots that are works of art.
NFL Super Bowl 52 Champions features a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack. Narration is a steady highlight, presenting with natural baritone depth and fantastic clarity. Radio and TV broadcast clips are nicely clear, too, as are on-field and sideline banter and locker room chatter. Music plays with impressive stage width and clarity. Surrounds are not engaged to any significant extent, but the front-end separation and attention to detail through the varied instrumentals that support the program is very impressive. The track is littered with examples of various action effects, like hits on the field, while crowd cheer is nicely filling and a little more apt to drift into the backs than the support music. This is a very pleasing, well-rounded soundtrack.
NFL Super Bowl 52 Champions contains a voluminous supplemental section, comprised primarily of fluff, and much of which has nothing to do
with the Eagles. A DVD copy of the program is
included with purchase.
The NFL needed a good game and a great story to, maybe, help the fledgeling league recover some of its faded glamour. With downward trending ratings and attendance due in large part to political posturing and a resultant general malaise settling in around the sport, a feel-good story might have been the best thing that could happen to the league rather than another New England victory. Nick Foles and the Eagles, just maybe, accomplished enough to help press a reset button and bring back lost fans for next season. It'll also certainly be interesting to see what the Eagles do in the offseason with the quarterback situation as it is, but the team appears poised to make another significant run next season, regardless of who is under center. NFL Super Bowl 52 Champions is another excellent NFL Films production. It boasts high quality video (even at 1080i), superb multichannel lossless audio, and a large collection of largely fluff extras. Obviously, it's a must-own for Eagles fans and comes recommended to football fanatics regardless of team allegiance.
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