7.3 | / 10 |
Users | 4.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.3 |
A security pro finds his past coming back to haunt him, when he and his unique team are tasked with retrieving a particularly important item.
Starring: Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, Ben Kingsley, Mary McDonnell, River PhoenixComedy | 100% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Drama | Insignificant |
Crime | Insignificant |
Mystery | Insignificant |
Video codec: VC-1
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.84:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Japanese: DTS 5.1
French: DTS 2.0
Italian: DTS 2.0
German: DTS 2.0
Spanish: DTS 2.0
Portuguese: DTS 2.0
English SDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, German, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
Phil Alden Robinson's "Sneakers" (1992) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Universal Studios-UK. There are no supplemental features on this release. In English, with optional English SDH, French, Spanish, Spanish (Latin America), Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, German, Italian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
I see it...
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.84:1, encoded with VC-1 and granted a 1080p transfer, Phil Alden Robinson's Sneakers arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Universal Studios-UK.
The disc's main menu can be set in one of the following languages: Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Mandarin.
The high-definition transfer has been struck from a dated master which was most likely used for previous DVD releases of the film. Unsurprisingly, depth and clarity have a tendency to fluctuate. The entire film also looks quite dark (which is a regular side effect on transfers struck from older masters) and soft. Even daylight sequences have a tendency to look subdued and flat (see screencapture #2). Color reproduction also does not impress - instead of a wide range of healthy colors there is a limited range of elevated browns, reds, and blues. The good news is that unlike so many high-definition transfers Universal Pictures has used for catalog releases, this high-definition transfer isn't overwhelmed by edge-enhancement. Additional degrainig corrections have not been performed either. Lastly, there are no large cuts, debris, damage marks, stains, or warps. However, there are various tiny flecks that can be seen throughout the films. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray release. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your PS3 or SA regardless of your geographical location. For the record, there is no problematic PAL or 1080/50i content preceding the disc's main menu).
There are eight standard audio tracks on this Blu-ray release: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), Japanese DTS 5.1 French DTS 2.0, Italian DTS 2.0, German DTS 2.0, Spanish DTS 2.0, Portuguese DTS 2.0, and Spanish (Latin America) DTS 2.0. For the record, Universal Studios has included optional English SDH, French, Spanish, Spanish (Latin America), Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, German, Italian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional), Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish subtitles for the main feature.
The lossless track has a good range of nuanced dynamics. However, do not expect any serious surround movement. Only during a few of the action sequences overall dynamic intensity and movement is improved. The dialog is crisp, stable, and easy to follow. Also, there is no heavy background hiss, pops, cracks, audio dropouts, or distortions to report in this review.
Most unfortunately, there are no supplemental features to be found on this Blu-ray release.
Phil Alden Robinson's Sneakers has not aged particularly well. Parts of the film are still very entertaining, but the random political speeches and prophetic warnings that pop up from time to time now feel very awkward. The film looks mostly decent on Blu-ray, but it is easy to see that there is plenty of room for very serious improvements. A new scan and a brand new transfer will provide Sneakers with a drastically different look. Consider adding this release to your collections only if you find it on sale.
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