7.2 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 2.5 | |
Overall | 2.5 |
Hard-hitting fortune hunter Jack's ex-girlfriend is kidnapped and held for ransom by an evil cult. Then, things really kick into high gear when her fiance, an old friend of Jack's, turns to him for help in finding and delivering the kidnapper's lone demand: the priceless Armour of God.
Starring: Jackie Chan, Rosamund Kwan, Aldo Sambrell, Eva Cobo, Alan TamForeign | 100% |
Action | 57% |
Crime | 22% |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Adventure | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
None
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 2.5 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 2.5 |
You'll surely die.
This isn't to say that Jackie Chan isn't a nice looking man or anything of the sort, but the fact is that many -- if not most -- of the faces that appear on
cinema screens make it to the top of the Hollywood pile because of their looks, not for any unique talents they bring to the table. Certainly a few of
them are very capable actors who also happen to be gorgeous ladies or handsome men. Some of them have an uncanny knack for making
people laugh, others still offer the perfect Action movie physique, or maybe there's some other legitimate characteristic beyond mere appearance that's
brought them success in the film industry. But if there's one actor who can truly say that he's become a massive sensation because of a skill set
rather than simply looks, it's Jackie Chan. Jackie's become one of the most celebrated and beloved entertainers of this era because of his remarkable
agility and ability to perform complex physical stunts. He's the perfect Action star, a human highlight reel if ever there was one, and combine his
charming personality with his unique physical gifts and, sure, he's a nice-looking fellow, and suddenly all the pieces are in place for one of history's
biggest movie stars.
Aaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!
Operation Condor 2's 1080p Blu-ray transfer won't dazzle any but the newest of high definition audiences, but this is nevertheless a serviceable transfer from Echo Bridge. Though the image may appear slightly fuzzy and washed out in spots, it's generally sharp and nicely detailed. Film grain accentuates and stabilizes. Details impress, whether complex facial and clothing textures, rough stones, or beaten wood planks. Clarity is generally strong, and the image usually stays mostly sharp, allowing even objects distant from the camera to appear rather crisp and true. Colors are not spectacular, but neither are they dull. Vibrant green vegetation is usually the highlight, and balance is suitable whether other bright shades or lesser earthen tones. Black crush is evident at times, but skin tones remain neutral. Light speckling is often cause for concern, but this transfer is relatively free of other blemishes, such as banding and blocking. Operation Condor 2 won't walk away with "catalogue transfer of the year," but fans will appreciate the boost the movie receives on Blu-ray.
Operation Condor 2 arrives on Blu-ray with a messy DTS-HD MA 2.0 lossless soundtrack. The presentation suffers from the lesser, confined track, and the absence of surround channels doesn't do the movie any favors. This is definitely this release's weak spot, at least from a technical perspective. The track often sounds mushy, crunchy, and indistinct. Fortunately it never sounds as hollow as the music that plays over the main menu, but neither does this one ever sound quite as rich and clear as it should. Music plays sloppily, with little real clarity, poor definition, and muddled range, but energy and effort both receive high grades. Sound effects also come up lacking. Crashing rocks, zooming cars, and other effects lack sonic distinction. Gunfire never rings out with precision or authority, and landed punches and kicks are met with a dull thud. The low end rattles heavily at about the one-hour mark, and the lack of a tighter bass line hurts the movie. Dialogue is relatively clear and accurate, however. This is a decent presentation; it does the movie no real favors, but it's certainly not a sonic disaster, either.
Unfortunately, Operation Condor 2 contains no bonus features.
Operation Condor 2 excels as a Jackie Chan movie. It would flop badly with anyone else in the lead role and it wouldn't be nearly as exciting with someone else behind the camera. Jackie Chan proves to be a one-man moviemaking machine with this one. He accentuates the pluses and reduces the minuses from behind the camera, all the while showing off like only he can in front of it. Certainly the ancillary elements will leave audiences wanting, but chances are most simply won't care. People watch Jackie Chan movies not for deep plot but for superhuman feats of agility, and Operation Condor 2 delivers. Sadly, the same cannot be said of Echo Bridge's Blu-ray release. Though the video quality is decent, the two-channel lossless soundtrack struggles and no supplements are included. Definitely worth a rental, and for the right price fans should consider a purchase.
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