6.1 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
A suit-wearing briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his seven-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co.
Starring: Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, Miles BakshiFamily | 100% |
Animation | 87% |
Comedy | 69% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
Danish: DTS 5.1
Finnish: DTS 5.1
Norwegian: DTS 5.1
Portuguese: Dolby Digital 5.1
Swedish: DTS 5.1
English SDH, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
UV digital copy
DVD copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
The Boss Baby begins with an interesting depiction of one young boy's vivid imagination which immediately brings the entire movie into question, leaving viewers wondering whether the story of the sharp-witted and cunning title character is but a figment of his imagination, another wild ride into one of his fantasy lands, or perhaps a coping mechanism to deal with the reality that a new sibling is practically knocking at the door. The movie certainly maneuvers through the fantastical, depicting a baby factory, baby-run corporations, and a cutthroat competition for adult human affection between dogs and babies. But given the story in its most straightforward, face value presentation, it leaves much room open for interpretation. The movie isn't otherwise very deep or purposeful, offering a fun little insight into childhood friendship, bonding, and adventure, but its greatest asset is certainly one's ability to interpret it as one wishes, superficially to be sure and, maybe if one digs deep enough, below the surface as well.
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The Boss Baby's 1080p transfer offers pretty much everything one could want, and expect, from a new release digitally animated film on Blu-ray. Colors are exemplary, with plenty of impressive pop and punch, particularly in most any of Tim's fantasy sequences where palette exaggeration and brilliance dominate. Slimy greens, impactful blues, deep reds, pretty much any color assuredly shines, and the movie's color diversity is certainly the visual highlight. Detailing holds true as well, presenting with complex definition and digital accuracy all the way through, from character and clothing renders to any of the film's complex environments, whether in the house, around the neighborhood, in those fantasy sequences, or any of the film's other locales. The only downside, minor as it may be, is the occasional shimmering line, but chances are those not paying super-close attention won't notice most such instances. This is otherwise a top-grade presentation from DreamWorks/Fox.
The Boss Baby's Blu-ray release features a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless soundtrack rather than the Atmos track included with the film's counterpart UHD release. It's largely fine, assuming one is willing to crank it up several notches beyond one's own reference volume. At reference, the track is noticeably shallow. Right off the bat many may be fiddling with the remote and glancing at the receiver's display panel to ensure the proper volume is set. Crank it up a few notches and it's generally fine. Surround activity comes regularly, supporting both music and effects with impressive spacing and authority, but never overstepping boundaries or intruding on the front side's natural dominance. Instrumental clarity is terrific, as is definition throughout the film's wide range of real world and imaginary locations where elements spring to life with impressive complexity and ease of delivery, whether around the house, on board an airplane, or inside the bustling Puppy Co. "take your child to work day" and the carnival-like atmosphere therein. A rocket blast-off in the third act delivers impressive, bellowing depth and full stage low-end saturation. Dialogue is clear and detailed with expert prioritization.
The Boss Baby contains a healthy allotment of mostly fluffy bonus content. A digital copy voucher is included with purchase.
The Boss Baby is more often than not an agreeably humorous little movie with some creative qualities about it, but it lacks a superior plot, particularly as it plods through the third act. It does offer some room for interpretation and serves as a nice little nod to sibling rivalry, bonding, and friendship. Voice work is strong, animation and one-off gags are quite good, and even with a few flaws the movie makes for an enjoyable little watch, but one that might interest the adults a bit more than the young ones. This Fox/DreamWorks Blu-ray features superb video, good audio if one cranks it up, and a handful of kid-friendly extras. Recommended.
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