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by dolphage on 02 Sep 2009, 23:56
Mosquito wrote:
What about lovelyguy81 or such?
Jox wrote:Was there any confusion? Don't change you name please!
by Jox on 06 Oct 2009, 19:03
by Jox on 03 Nov 2009, 17:11
Rocky IV (4/5)
With a sharper, more vivid, more detailed appearance, Rocky IV’s 1080p/AVC-encoded transfer is the first of the set to really impress. Granted, part of this has to do with the slightly newer source material—from 1985—but nonetheless, this is an excellent transfer. When we see Apollo Creed in his swimming pool, the picture is crisp and colorful; the water is a bright, edges look sharp without evidence of artificial enhancement, and the image has a satisfying presence. These traits keep up throughout the film. The fight between Drago and Creed is a red, white, and blue spectacle, the Russian landscape is appropriately bleak, and the match on Drago’s home turf is full of drab military green contrasted against fiery Stalinist red. Black levels are deep and contrast is nicely tuned. Like the previous films, there are varying levels of grain, but here the print itself is in much better condition, with hardly any white specks at all. I did notice a few anomalies, though they shouldn’t present any major distractions. During Apollo’s funeral, there’s some artificial blurring that creates a haze over two men standing in the background, and I can’t quite explain why it’s there. There’s also some minor contrast wavering in a few scenes, and the aerial shots of Rocky climbing the mountain have a bright streak running down the right side of the frame. All in all, though, I liked the look of Rocky IV.
Rocky IV (4/5)
In most ways, Rocky IV’s DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track is similar to those of the previous four films; there’s an adequate amount of ambience in the rear channels, dialogue is easily discernable, and the sound effects are effective, if somewhat stocky. Where Rocky IV differs though, is in a slightly broadened, more expansive overall sound, with more detail and depth. The previous films don’t have much in terms of bass response, but part IV features some occasional LFE engagement and a more earthy low-end presence throughout. The film’s many pop songs make good use of this wider spectrum, from the ubiquitous “Eye of the Tiger” to James Brown’s “Living in America” and John Cafferty’s “Hearts on Fire.” If a Rocky film can’t get you amped up—ironically or otherwise—I’m not sure anything can.
by Jox on 04 Nov 2009, 19:43
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