8.6 | / 10 |
Users | 4.3 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
The U.S.S. Enterprise travels to the Klingon Empire, where Captain Picard is to attend the installation of Gowron, the new Leader of the High Council. En route, the starship is intercepted by the Klingon ship bearing Gowron, who informs Picard that the heirs to the Duras family is amassing a rebel faction, and plotting civil war against the Empire. Follow Picard and Lieutenant Worf as they fight to end a Klingon Civil War, and redeem Worf's family name. "Redemption" is another epic 2-part Star Trek: The Next Generation episode re-edited as a feature-length presentation which was the Season Four finale and Season Five premiere.
Starring: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, Gates McFaddenSci-Fi | 100% |
Adventure | 85% |
Action | 60% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.33:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 (192 kbps)
German: Dolby Digital 2.0
French: Dolby Digital 2.0
Japanese: Dolby Digital 2.0
English, French, German, Japanese
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Paramount has released the 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' two-part, season four finale and season five premiere 'Redemption' to Blu-ray as a standalone release in a manner similar to the 'Best of Both Worlds' Blu-ray. Both episodes are presented in 1080p high definition and with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless soundtracks. They are edited together for seamlessness, removing the end credits from the first episode and the opening title sequence from the second. Fans will be able to see the extended episode like never before, playing as if a feature film rather than two separate episodes. Note that disc six of the season four release contains 'Redemption, Part 1' while disc one of season five will feature 'Redemption, Part 2' as they were aired with intact closing credits and opening titles, respectively. This release facilitates viewing without the need to swap discs, wait for the season five release, or purchase the pricier season sets. It also contains unique special features not available on the season sets.
You're a good fighter, Worf. I hate to lose you.
There are no surprises here. This is TNG on Blu-ray with the same qualities and characteristics as the season sets. As such, it's excellent. There's minimal crush and light noise, but generally blacks are stable and grain levels are fairly consistent, even in the darkened Klingon ship interiors. Details are excellent; the image is very crisp and nicely defined, revealing all the makeup, uniform, and ship interior and exterior elements. Colors, too, are balanced across the spectrum, particularly the Starfleet reds, blues, and mustards. The 1.33:1 image is very stable and pleasant, sure to please longtime Trek fans. Check out the season four review, linked above, for a slightly expanded video review.
"Redemption" features the TNG-standard DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless soundtrack. As expected, it's excellent in every area. From the big musical score and zipping ship effect over the opening titles to the most subtle on-ship ambience, the general Trek sound elements come through with tremendous clarity, natural spacing, and a realistic environmental flavor. Exterior ship shots showcase some hefty bass, and various battle scenes, too, deliver some potent low end elements. Dialogue clarity is excellent. For a slightly expanded review of the basics of the TNG sound, click through the season four review link listed above.
"Redemption" contains extras unique to this release.
Paramount's standalone release of "Redemption" is probably only for the most hardcore of Star Trek fans. It's a fun experience to watch it seamlessly, and there's a commentary and a thirty-minute feature, but are those really worth $15 or $16? That's something individual viewers will have to decide, but those who do choose to get this won't be disappointed. The supplements are fine and the technical presentation is just as fans would expect. Recommended to dedicated Trek fans and collectors; others would be better off just buying the season sets.
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