7.5 | / 10 |
Users | 3.5 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
NFL Films takes you down the sidelines, on the field and into the locker room with exclusive access to all the vivid sounds and images of every game in the memorable 2013-2014 season of the Championship team coupled with exciting extra content detailing stores from the year, media day at Super Bowl XLVIII, and the thrilling Lombardi Trophy Presentation.
Starring: Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman (IV), Marshawn Lynch, Malcolm Smith (XIX)Sport | 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
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
There was another power outage at Super Bowl XLVIII, not the literal loss of electricity that delayed Super Bowl XLVII but instead a total loss of energy from the feared Denver Broncos offense. Or, perhaps, there was just a blinding surge of power from the unstoppable Seattle Seahawks. Either way, one team fizzled while the other sizzled en route to the Seahawks' convincing 43-8 trouncing of the mighty Denver Broncos. The cold weather Super Bowl -- hosted at the relatively brand-new MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey and witnessed live by over 82,000 fans and countless millions more around the world -- was the biggest blowout since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers thrashed the Oakland Raiders 48-21 in Super Bowl XXXVII. The rout was on from the opening play from scrimmage forward, with the Seahawks shutting down the Broncos for the first half and allowing only a single touchdown and two point conversion in the third before again slamming the door for the fourth. On the other hand, the Seahawks scored frequently, refusing to let go and give the always-dangerous Peyton Manning a chance to mount a comeback in his brother Eli's home stadium.
That pretty much sums it up.
Seattle Seahawks: Super Bowl XLVIII Champions arrives on Blu-ray with a sports-standard 1080i transfer framed in a 1.78:1 high definition window. The image proves largely satisfactory, even through the fog of a few prominent flaws. Generally, color reproduction is a strength. There's no shortage of eye-catching color throughout the program, particularly in the form of the Seahawks' neon-green accents but also Denver orange, green grass and turf, and other teams' colors. Crowd jerseys, signage, and digital displays also offer sharp, robust hues. Detail is generally pleasing, too. The image appears rather crisp and nicely defined throughout, with realistic textures on turf, uniforms, and faces. Image clarity excels, allowing for good visibility well back into the crowd. The image does display some rather heavy grain and noise, at times, as well as a few jagged edges and occasional light blocking. Overall, however, it's a good, enjoyable image that's about what one might expect of a new release sports program on Blu-ray.
Seattle Seahawks: Super Bowl XLVIII Champions features a robust DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack. The presentation is heavy on big, sweeping music that gives the material a grand feel. Clarity rates highly, spacing is good, surround is welcoming, and bass is solid. Hits and slams on the field are presented with admirable potency that can almost be felt. Crowd ambience is frequently enveloping, though occasionally somewhat muddled. Dialogue plays smoothly and evenly, whether narration or players and coaches "wired up" for sound. Most everything about the track plays big, and at reference level it's a handful but an enjoyable listen and a solid support piece that matches up very well with the video content. A DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 lossless soundtrack is also included, one that's equally strong but not immersive.
Seattle Seahawks: Super Bowl XLVIII Champions contains a nice assortment of extra content.
It wasn't a competitive contest, but for Seahawks fans it was the most memorable game in the franchise's nearly forty years of existence. For the first time, the Lombardi Trophy travelled to the Great Northwest via Denver in one of the most lopsided games in Super Bowl history. Seattle Seahawks: Super Bowl XLVIII Champions recaps the Seahawks' season that was, touching on every regular season game before devoting most of its runtime to the Super Bowl game. It's a good, energetic recap in the classic NFL style and a must-own for Seahawks and, to a lesser extent, NFL fans. Solid video and audio and a fair assortment of extra content round a quality package into collectible form.
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