5.4 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 2.5 | |
Overall | 2.5 |
Planet Earth is a devastated wasteland, and what's left of humanity has colonized the Moon in domed cities. Humanity's continued survival depends on an anti-radiation drug only available on planet Delta Three, which has been taken over by Omus, a brilliant but mad mechanic who places no value on human life. Omus wants to come to the Moon to rule and intends to attack it by ramming robot-controlled spaceships into the domes. Dr. John Caball, his son Jason, Jason's friend, Kim, and a robot named Sparks embark on Caball's space battlecruiser on an unauthorized mission to Delta Three to stop Omus.
Starring: Jack Palance, Carol Lynley, Barry Morse, John Ireland (I), Nicholas CampbellSci-Fi | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 16-bit)
BDInfo
English SDH, French, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 2.0 | |
Video | 2.0 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 2.5 |
George McCowan's "The Shape of Things to Come "(1979) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of independent distributors Blue Underground. The supplemental features on the disc include an original French trailer for the film; exclusive new video interviews with star Nicholas Campbell and composer Paul Hoffert; and promotional materials. In English, with optional English SDH, French, and Spanish subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
On a mission
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.66:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, George McCowan's The Shape of Things to Come arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Blue Underground.
The transfer is disappointing. It is painfully obvious that the entire films have been heavily filtered and as a result detail and depth suffer a lot. There are a lot of segments where shadow definition is basically non-existent and detail is completely wiped out (see screencapture #11). Close-ups also look very flat and anemic (see screencaptures #7 and 19). Colors are stable, but but the filtering has destabilized entire ranges of nuances. There are no traces of problematic sharpening adjustments. Also, image stability is excellent. (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 are two standard audio tracks on this Blu-ray release: English DTS-HD Master Audio (Dual Mono) and English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. Optional English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles are provided for the main feature.
I viewed the film with the Mono track and was rather impressed with it. It has excellent depth and clarity it outstanding throughout the entire film. Balance is also very good. The special audio effects are modest, but are easy to identify and appreciate. The dialog is stable, clean, and easy to follow.
I enjoy a lot of the films producer Harry Alan Towers was involved with during the 1960s and 1970s, but George McCowan's The Shape of Things to Come is so silly that it is almost painful to watch. This recent release from Blue Underground has two excellent new video interviews with star Nicholas Campbell and composer Paul Hoffert, but the master that was used to produce it is problematic. RENT IT.
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