8.2 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 5.0 | |
Overall | 5.0 |
A young apprentice hunter and her father journey to Ireland to help wipe out the last wolf pack. But everything changes when she befriends a free-spirited girl from a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night.
Starring: Honor Kneafsey, Sean Bean, Simon McBurney, Tommy Tiernan, Maria Doyle KennedyAnimation | 100% |
Family | 70% |
Adventure | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.84:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Spanish: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Irish: Dolby Digital 5.1
BDInfo verified. Irish track is (640 kbps)
English SDH, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 5.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 5.0 | |
Overall | 5.0 |
While major animated releases from studios such as Pixar and Dreamworks manage to dominate the box office and command critical conversation, some of the finest examples of the medium have been produced by Cartoon Saloon over the last decade. They’ve churned out magnificent efforts such as “Song of the Sea,” “The Secret of Kells,” and “The Breadwinner,” invested in the art of challenging audiences with unusual tales of resilience and wonder, digging into extremes of fantasy and reality to inspire their stories. The artistry and integrity of this company is astounding, and for 2020, they offer “Wolfwalkers,” once again crafting a story that welcomes hearty emotion and real suspense for family audiences, also delivering a visual feast of 2D animation that supplies some of the most striking imagery of the film year. “Wolfwalkers” is stunning and sincere, preserving Cartoon Saloon’s position as the most exciting animation studio working today.
New to Blu-ray is "Wolfwalkers," which offers an AVC encoded image (1.84:1 aspect ratio) presentation. The feature's vibrant palette supplies a lively viewing experience, with rich greenery and bright orange hair on Mebh, while the colder hues of "civilized" life register as intended. Menacing reds and magical golds are present, and the wolves retain a natural gray appearance. Animation detail is precise, showcasing often packed frames of information and subtle character touches. Delineation is exact.
The 5.1 DTS-HD MA mix is extremely active, with surrounds delivering hearty atmospherics with community movement and forest tours. Separation and panning effects are common, along with a special POV sound for Robyn's initial wolf awakening. Dialogue exchanges are exact, with sharp accents and softer emotional moments. Sound effects are defined, ranging from wolf howls and growls to more violent encounters with weapons. Scoring is crisp, with excellent instrumentation. Low-end offers some harder hits with physical activity and chases.
"Wolfwalkers" is a gorgeous film, but it's also playful when necessary, and tension is earned throughout, especially with Lord Protector's reliance on faith to justify his violent orders, putting Bill in a troubling spot. Voicework is simply wonderful, with the cast infusing their roles with subtle feelings and fears, while leads Kneafsey and Whittaker bring a perfect blend of joy and concern to their parts. Their warmth does so much for "Wolfwalkers," which effortlessly deals with danger and discovery, touching on the trials of parenthood and the moral purity of youth. The feature is another triumph for Cartoon Saloon, who remain confident that a little sophistication and lot of Irish soul is the key to their brand of animation, gifting the audience something different and quite special.
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