BLU-RAY
REVIEW: SIN CITY
04/20/09
If ever a movie was meant to be
experienced in high definition, Sin City is guilty on all
counts! Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez’s visually
stunning crime thriller debuts on Blu-ray this April 21,
2009, from Miramax Films.
Featuring the ultimate in high definition
picture and sound, this 2-Disc set comes fully loaded with
two cuts of the film plus eight hours of bonus material,
including innovative special features created exclusively
for the Blu-ray High Definition release. The interactive
game “Kill ‘em Good,” lets viewers play Marv, the outcast
misanthrope on a mission to avenge the death of his true
love, Goldie. The “Cine-Explore” feature, a breakthrough
interactive visual commentary lets viewers watch
picture-in-picture footage of the film in its early
green-screen stages original artwork synced with filmmaker
commentary. Additional special features include Commentary
with Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, interviews with
Robert Rodriguez and “guest director” Quentin Tarantino,
Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes showcasing the cars, props,
costumes and make-up of Sin City, and much more! One of the
most eagerly awaited films to debut in the format, Sin City
arrives on Blu-ray with both barrels blazing!
Sin City is based on Frank Miller’s popular series of
graphic novels and features an all-star crew both behind and
in front of the camera. Acclaimed director Robert Rodriguez
(Grindhouse, Spy Kids) teamed with Mr. Miller to co-direct
an all-star cast that includes Bruce Willis, Oscar-nominee
Mickey Rourke (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading
Role for: The Wrestler, 2008), Clive Owen, Jessica Alba and
Rosario Dawson, in this riveting tale of killers, cops,
hookers and hit men, all inhabiting one very dangerous, very
sexy city. Sin City debuted in theatres in 2005 to critical
acclaim and box office success and, like Mr. Miller’s
graphic novels, continues to grow in its fan base. Now these
fans, and anyone who loves explosive, groundbreaking
filmmaking, can see and hear the movie like never before
with the ultimate in high definition picture and sound.
The groundbreaking film in this Blu-ray disc is presented in
full 1080P widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio)
with a Dolby True HD English 5.1 with English and Spanish subtitles. The film looks beautifully in HD,
it is just perfect. The dark colors look vivid and rich
capturing the masterful special effects, like they were mean
to be watched. I found the TrueHD sound acceptable, however
I think that this film deserves a full 7.1 sound.
Overall if don't own a high
definition version of this gem, this is the version to get.
VIDEO:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1 aspect ratio) 1080P
AUDIO:
English 5.1 DTS HD/Dolby Digital
Subtitles: English, Spanish
SPECIAL FEATURES:
All new Cine-Explore – Innovative Blu-ray
technology allows viewers to experience a
uniquely interactive visual commentary that pushes the
envelope. When selected, see picture-in-picture green screen
footage and original art synced with the filmmakers’
commentary.
2.0 Commentary with Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller
2.0 Commentary with Robert Rodriguez and Quentin
Tarantino
5.1 Audio Track Featuring a Recording of the Austin
Audience Reaction
All
new “Kill ‘em Good” Interactive Comic Book - Dive
into a visually stunning interactive game that puts you in
the driver’s seat. Exploiting the Blu-ray format in ways
never before seen, you finish the story – with guns blazing!
Four Chapters:
Chapter One-
That Yellow Bastard
Chapter Two- The Customer Is Always Right
Chapter Three- The Hard Goodbye
Chapter Four- The Big Fat Kill
Rodriguez Special Features:
15-Minute
Film School
All Green Screen Version
The Long Take
Sin City: Live in Concert
10-Minute Cooking School
How It
Went Down: Convincing Frank Miller To Make The Film
Special Guest Director: Quentin Tarantino
A Hard
Top With A Decent Engine: The Cars of Sin City
Booze,
Broads, and Guns: The Props of Sin City
Making
the Monsters: Special Effects Make-up
Trench
Coats & Fishnets: The Costumes of Sin City
Teaser
& Theatrical Trailer
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