8.4 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
The Crown traces the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 through to the early part of the twenty-first century. Season Three covers the time period between 1964 and 1977 and introduces an outstanding new ensemble cast led by Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies. Beginning with Harold Wilson’s election as the Queen’s first Labour prime minister and ending with the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, it follows pivotal moments such as the death and state funeral of Winston Churchill, the Aberfan disaster, the Apollo 11 moon landing and the Investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales.
Starring: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Vanessa Kirby, John Lithgow, Jeremy NorthamBiography | 100% |
History | 91% |
Romance | 35% |
Foreign | Insignificant |
Drama | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.00:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.00:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
German: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English, English SDH, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
Blu-ray Disc
Four-disc set (4 BDs)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 1.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Sony has released season three of the critically acclaimed Netflix series 'The Crown.' The Blu-ray delivers dazzling video and audio presentations as well as several bonus features, most all of which can be found on disc four. Newcomers should certainly begin with seasons one and two, both of which are on Blu-ray.
The Crown: The Complete Third Season's digital shoot translates exceptionally well to 1080p Blu-ray. The picture's clarity allows for fine point clothing textures and regal environmental appointments to be seen with first-class clarity. Small fabric textures, upholstery, artwork, carpeting, everything in the palace offers expressive definition while clothing is clear enough to grant audiences access to the finest fabric details. Likewise, facial features are stout, capable of revealing intimate pores and hairs and makeup with screen commanding clarity. Colors are bold yet refined, again with the clothing and the furnishings the standouts for depth and tonal accuracy. This extends to rich natural greens as well. Skin tones appear perfectly true and black levels are excellent. Light noise creeps in during some lower light scenes, and those willing to scrutinize the slightest background faults will spot very minor compression artifacts, but for the most part this is an A-grade transfer from Sony.
The Crown: The Complete Third Season features a well rounded DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack. Music quickly emerges as the track's highlight; its depth, spacing, and clarity are nothing short of magnificent whether considering sweeping, intense score or more subtle notes that gently support underneath key moments. The track is not frequently home to more intensive and prominent sound elements, though certainly things like a gaggle of press, an airplane sweeping across the stage, and the like present with healthy spacing, clarity, and an appropriate low end response. More critical to the track is the selection of ambience and atmosphere, which ranges from chirping birds to the seaside waves and blowing leaves heard prominently at the island getaway seen through the final episode's middle stretch. Dialogue most frequently commands the listen, though, and it's always presented with the utmost lifelike clarity. Prioritization is seamless and center placement is consistent.
The Crown: Season Three contains supplements primarily on disc four. Sony again continues to make matters too complicated by listing all
of
the extras on all four discs and prompting viewers to insert disc four when selecting them on discs one, two, or three. To make matters even more
complicated, the photo gallery, the final supplement in the list, is actually included on disc one. And
discs two, three, and four. It's the same collection of photos on every disc. No DVD or digital copies are included. The release ships with a
non-embossed slipcover.
It's clear why there's such a worldwide fascination with the English monarchy, and The Crown offers an expressive, exciting, and oftentimes heartfelt exploration of life within the royal family and the world the family shapes and which in turns alters and influences it. Of course there is here a dramatic bend for cinematic effect and narrative engagement, but authenticity oozes through the series (and this season) even with a retooled cast. Sony's Blu-ray is a little short on bonus features but the video and audio presentations soar. Highly recommended.
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