7.6 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
After a failed experiment to stop global warming, a new ice age destroys most life on the planet. The only human survivors are the inhabitants of the Snowpiercer, a vast train traveling around the globe, powered by a sacred perpetual-motion engine. A rigid class system evolves on the train, with the poorest and hungriest imprisoned in the rear cars while others prospers and indulge at the front, but a revolution brews.
Starring: Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho, Ed Harris, John Hurt, Tilda SwintonForeign | 100% |
Drama | 29% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Comic book | Insignificant |
Sci-Fi | Insignificant |
Action | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
Korean, Korean SDH, English
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (locked)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 5.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Bong Joon-ho's "Snowpiercer" (2013) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Korean distributors CJ Entertainment. The supplemental features on the two-disc set include multiple featurettes, video interviews, filmed discussions, promotional materials; and a lot more. In English, with optional English, Korean, and Korean SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-A "locked".
The last moving train on Earth
Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Bong Joon-ho's Snowpiercer arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Korean distributors CJ Entertainment.
Despite the fact that light is frequently restricted, the overwhelming majority of the film looks exceptionally rich and vibrant. Especially during the second half, where the rebels begin moving towards the engine, there is a wide range of spectacularly saturated colors. Depth and clarity are excellent. Image fluidity is also very good. Overall image stability is excellent. Lastly, there are no serious encoding anomalies to report in this review (this includes macroblocking and other common digital anomalies). All in all, this is a very solid presentation of Snowpiercer that is guaranteed to please its fans as well as viewers who are going to experience the film for the first time on Blu-ray. (Note: This is a Region-A "locked" Blu-ray release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-A or Region-Free PS3 or SA in order to access its content).
There is only one standard audio track on this Blu-ray release: English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1. For the record, CJ Entertainment have provided optional English, Korean, and Korean SDH subtitles for the main feature.
The lossless track is outstanding. It has a wide range of nuanced dynamics and the surround movement is excellent throughout the entire film (a few of the train effects are really quite impressive). This isn't surprising, however, as Snowpiercer is a very recent film and it is clear that its creators were going for a notably active sound design. The dialog is crisp, stable, and always easy to follow. There are no audio dropouts or distortions to report in this review.
Note: Please note that all of the supplemental features are placed on Disc Two.
Bong Joon-ho's latest film, Snowpiercer, should appeal to viewers who enjoy atmospheric futuristic films with plenty of old-school action. There are also some truly thought-provoking observations in it about the world we live in and the way we treat each other. The film looks fantastic in high-definition and there are plenty of supplemental features on this Korean Blu-ray release. Unfortunately, not all of the content is English-friendly. Still, this is a great release. RECOMMENDED.
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