6.2 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
When a captured Creature forms an emotional link with a researcher, they're soon driven to break free of their respective "prisons" in this classic monster film.
Starring: John Agar, Lori Nelson (I), John Bromfield, Nestor Paiva, Grandon RhodesHorror | 100% |
Sci-Fi | 19% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 MVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English SDH, French, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Blu-ray 3D
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 2.5 | |
Video | 2.5 | |
Audio | 3.0 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
1955's 'Revenge of the Creature' returns to Blu-ray as part of the massive 'Universal Classic Monsters Complete 30-Film Collection' which includes all of the timeless monster movies from 1931's 'Dracula' forward. All of the original films from the timeless and unforgettable Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolfman, The Mummy, Invisible Man, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, and The Phantom of the Opera, are included here on 24 Blu-ray discs. All of the legacy features from the previous collections are included here, giving fans hours of content to pour over once the movies are over. Also included is a 47-page book featuring writing on the classic monsters as well as actors and people behind the scenes that brought them to life.
The 2D image of Revenge of the Creature is generally acceptable. On the whole, the image is free from significant defects, but the odd white
speck is
on display from time to time. It's hardly a pervasive issue, but it is worth noting. Detail can be good, especially with regard to fabrics which can
have a heightened tactile presence. Never the sharpest image, softer shots spring up in the film with some frequency and are not limited to close-ups.
Underwater shots are universally even softer and grainier affairs, no
doubt revealing the limitations of the source material.
The 3D image looks generally sharper. While underwater shots can still be a bit softer than those in dry land, they largely fare better here - still
soft, just not as soft. The issue with the excessive graininess of these shots is also mitigated to some degree. This is not a gimmicky 3D presentation
with all manner of objects repeatedly thrust out at the audience at regular intervals. Revenge of the Creature instead focuses on and is the
beneficiary of added depth in virtually every scene. When underwater, fish, bits of debris, and air bubbles float toward us. On land, we get a deeply
layered image with foreground items being close enough to touch and providing a significant degree of tactile realism. As pleasant a viewing experience
as the 3D presentation is, it doesn't make the film itself any better. It's just that if one feels the need to watch Revenge of the Creature this is
definitely the way to view it.
The English DTS-MD Master Audio 2.0 Mono track is a fine accompaniment for Revenge of the Creature. It's not called on often to handle difficult sound effects, but when it needs to it reproduces gunshots and explosions in a manner that is era-appropriate and authentic. Music is clear and precise, though on occasion musical stings can be shrill. However, background and interstitial music is pleasant and precise. Dialogue is clear and never masked by music or sound effects and is perfectly intelligible in all instances. English SDH subtitles are also available.
Bonus features for Revenge of the Creature include:
Revenge of the Creature borrows a bit from King Kong in an attempt to add more emotional resonance to the film franchise. However, significant amounts of padding do nothing to enhance a picture that barely clocks in north of 80 minutes, often feeling much longer. Nelson and Agar are talented leads and are capable of holding our interest when they have interesting and important things to do, it's just that so often too much of what they're doing simply isn't that thrilling or impactful in a monster movie sort of way, and their tepid love story dominates the film and crowds out any real monster mayhem. With a reasonable enough 2D video presentation, a surprisingly good 3D presentation, a good audio track, and a delightful commentary featuring Lori Nelson, Revenge of the Creature is recommended for hardcore fans of the Creature as well as fans of vintage 3D films.
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