6.3 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
High-priced prostitutes are being systematically murdered, their corpses mutilated, and a bizarre South American symbol painted in blood is found at the scene. The cop investigating is out to solve the crime before his ex wife, a reporter, becomes the next victim.
Starring: Robert Forster, Shanna Reed, Duncan Regehr, Jeff Conaway, Leif GarrettThriller | 100% |
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 (48kHz, 24-bit)
BDInfo
None
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 1.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Bill Webb's "The Banker" (1989) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Dark Force Entertainment. The supplemental features on the disc include archival audio interview with actor Robert Forster and trailers. In English, without optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
The maniac
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.781:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, The Banker arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Dark Force Entertainment.
The release is sourced from a solid master. Clarity and depth are very good, plus the darker footage boasts plenty of fine nuances. Density levels are rather impressive as well. Also, the master is very nicely graded. The primaries look fresh and stable, while the supporting nuances are properly balanced and as a result the darker footage avoids problematic crushing. Image stability is good, though I must note that a couple of times I did notice some very light shakiness within the frame. A few blemishes remain, but there are no distracting large debris, cuts, damage marks, warped or torn frames to report. All in all, this is a very nice organic presentation of the film that makes it look almost brand new. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray release. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your player regardless of your geographical location).
There is only one standard audio track on this Blu-ray release: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. Optional English SDH subtitles are not provided for the main feature.
The audio is clean and stable. However, while viewing the film I noticed that a couple of times it became slightly 'boxy'. More than likely this is exactly how the audio was transferred on the master, but ideally this is something that can be addressed with modern equipment. Regardless, you don't have to worry about it because it is the type of cosmetic imperfection that is extremely easy to ignore. There are no audio dropouts or digital distortions to report in our review.
I knew that I would enjoy The Banker as soon as the maniac's sleek Ferrari appeared on the screen and the synth score flooded my speakers. These types of independent films need a proper atmosphere to work as intended and I knew right away that Bill Webb was on the right track. I would place The Banker somewhere between No Man's Land and The First Power, but my guess is that it would appeal to just about anyone that feels nostalgic about the '80s. Dark Force Entertainment's release is sourced from a very solid organic master. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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