Hellboy II LE (Blu-ray Review)
December 1st, 2008 Blu-ray-au Posted in Blu-ray Movie Reviews | Comments Off
Hellboy II LE (Blu-ray Review)
This Limited Edition of ‘The Golden Army’ doesn’t provide enough bang for the buck.
All that power…
Few directors can match, let alone best, the unique vision of Mexican-born director Guillermo del
Toro. His films amaze audiences with wondrous creatures and exotic locales, tied in seamlessly
to
a style of filmmaking that is both passionate and efficient. His camera captures the essence of
each
and every moment with unparalleled beauty, every frame awash in spectacle. His latest
outings, the critically-acclaimed
Video
Hellboy II: The Golden Army comes to Blu-ray with a reference-quality 1080p,
1.85:1-framed transfer that retains the film’s original theatrical aspect ratio. Detail is impeccable,
even in the film’s darkest scenes, of which there are many. This disc offers up one of the finest
film-like qualities yet on Blu-ray; the exterior, nighttime, rainy scenes represent a remarkable
home video achievement in recreating a high quality cinematic look. Take a look in chapter six as
…
Audio
Hellboy II: The Golden Army bursts onto Blu-ray with an incredibly loud and engrossing
DTS-HD MA 7.1 lossless soundtrack. Another masterful effort from Universal, they don’t
come much more active as this one. This is a completely immersive mix that never fails to engulf
the listener thanks to the track’s breathtaking use of the entire
soundstage. Practically every scene, whether the robust and hard-hitting action sequences, or
the more mundane and every day sequences — such …
Supplements
Hellboy II: The Golden Army arrives on Blu-ray as a solid-gold special edition. A
feature
commentary track with director Guillermo del Toro is first. The director offers up a video-based
introduction (480p, 0:22) before diving into the track. Del Toro discusses the series’ historical
lack of performance at the box office, but his nevertheless receiving the green-light to helm a
sequel, this time from a different studio. He goes on to discuss artistic decisions that were made…
Final Words
Hellboy II: The Golden Army is an entertaining film that accomplishes everything a good
sequel requires. It enhances the characters on a psychological level, introduces one or two new
primaries, features bigger and bolder sets, more intense action, and introduces a formidable
opponent
for the heroes to battle. Most importantly, the film sees the return of director Guillermo del Toro,
whose impressive vision and eye-catching directorial style once again lend vigor, vitality, be……
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