13 Going on 30 Blu-ray

13 Going on 30

 (2004)

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance



Jennifer Garner (Daredevil, TV's "Alias") and Mark Ruffalo (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) star in this hilarious flash-forward romance about a pre-teen girl who goes from geek to glamorous.With the help of some magic wishing dust, 13 year-old Jenna Rink (Garner) becomes 30 and gorgeous overnight, with everything she ever wanted, except for her best friend Matt (Ruffalo). Now, this grown woman must create some magic of her own to help the little girl inside find the true love she left behind.

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13 Going on 30 Blu-ray, Video Quality

 


Sony's Blu-ray release of 13 Going on 30 features an excellent 1080p high definition picture quality, presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio. The movie looks very good, marked by a colorful yet natural appearance. 13 Going on 30 is defined by its color palette; much of the retro feel of the film is brought to life by the rich hues that adorn most every scene, and the Blu-ray never fails in delivering each one vibrantly and precisely. The transfer offers a well above average level of detail in both indoor and outdoor shots, and in both lighter and darker scenes. The film retains a rather heavy layer of grain that allows for a nice theatrical look to the Blu-ray. Flesh tones are generally strong, perhaps slightly reddish in appearance in some instances. The print is generally free of blemishes; only the occasional speckle and pop appear evident through the course of the film. Black levels are superb; a scene in chapter eight on a wet New York street at night looks wonderful, with every damp street brick standing out nicely, particularly with the street lights reflecting off of them. 13 Going on 30 is another excellent transfer from Sony that seems to capture the essence of the filmmakers' vision nicely.

13 Going on 30 Blu-ray, Audio Quality

 


This flirty and thriving soundtrack with a 1980s flair travels onto Blu-ray with a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless soundtrack. Dialogue is a little muddled over the first minutes of the movie, and while it is intelligible, it's not necessarily as crisp and defined as expected. It seems to improve over the course of the film, but always sounds slightly garbled. However, the 80s music heard throughout the movie sounds fantastic; a tune heard in chapter two as the party gets underway presents robust and bass-heavy beats. The music is definitely the star of the show, and rarely does it disappoint; it's completely satisfying, filling the soundstage cleanly and effortlessly, even with minimal rear channel support. Indeed, 13 Going on 30 is an almost exclusively front-channel presentation, but that is never a hindrance to what is a warm, inviting soundtrack. Other than the music, this one is very basic in its delivery, but it works and sounds just as it should.

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