7.4 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
A bomb attack in a cinema in Palermo kills all the fellows of Attardi's clan a part from Cocchi. He immediately understands that the author of the bomb attack is Daniello from Don Corrasco's clan. Cocchi is determined to revenge.
Starring: Henry Silva, Richard Conte, Gianni Garko, Antonia Santilli, Corrado GaipaForeign | 100% |
Crime | 19% |
Action | Insignificant |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.90:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Italian: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 3.0 | |
Audio | 3.0 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
Fernando Di Leo's "The Boss" (1973) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Raro Video. The supplemental features on the release include exclusive new audio commentary by critic Samm Deighan; archival documentary; and vintage trailers. In English or Italian, with optional English subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
The executioner
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.90:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, The Boss arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Raro Video.
The release introduces a recent 4K restoration sourced from the original camera negative. Unfortunately, this restoration is very disappointing. Why? The entire film is graded awkwardly, so not only is its native appearance altered, there are some anomalies that affect the dynamic range of the visuals. Several primaries and supporting nuances are destabilized by a light yellow(ish)/green(ish) tinting that is very similar to the one observed on the recent restoration of Revolver. As a result, facial complexions can appear quite awkward -- there are wild yellow(ish)/pinkish hues on facial complexions all over the film -- darker nuances are compromised, and depth is frequently unconvincing. The errors are very obvious, and even a quick comparison with the original release instantly reveal how easy it could have been to avoid them. This is disappointing and sad because the raw 4K files appear to be of exceptionally high-quality. How should The Boss look? Fernando Di Leo's films from this period have a vibrant, rich look, and boast wonderful ranges of natural colors, like the ones seen on the excellent 2K restoration of Caliber 9. (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).
The release presents two versions of the film. One can be seen with an English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track. The other can be seen with an Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track. Optional English subtitles are provided for the Italian track.
I tried viewing the film with the English track, which is the original track. (There is one reconstructed sequence for which only Italian audio survives, but this is how it was presented on the old Blu-ray and DVD releases as well). Unfortunately, I had to stop it because it is heavily compressed. I pulled out my old Blu-ray release of the film and did a few quick comparisons. The English audio sounds better on it. The English track has native limitations, introduced by overdubbing, by as it is presented here I have to say that it is quite disappointing.
After it was restored in 4K, Fernando Di Leo's The Boss does not have a proper period appearance. It is very easy to tell, too. Quite often, facial complexions look oddly pinkish/yellowish and most visuals, but especially some darker ones, struggle to reveal a proper dynamic range. This is most unfortunate because it is just as easy to tell that the raw 4K files are of exceptionally high quality.
(Still not reliable for this title)
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