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A-1 Headline(2004)
Ling is a fashion columnist whose ex-boyfriend died in a car accident. Debt collectors Fei and Ma are eyewitnesses on the scene and Fei is certain that Peter's death is more than just an accident. The weird and suspicious act that news Chief Editor Tsang recently displays convinces Ling of what Fei says. Ling pleads for the assistance of both Fei and Ma. With newspaper photographer Kei also volunteering to help, the quartet embanks on a journey to track down the truth. How much truth will tomorrow's headline news reveal? For more about A-1 Headline and the A-1 Headline Blu-ray release, see the A-1 Headline Blu-ray Review A-1 Headline Blu-ray, Video QualityPresented in an aspect ratio of 1.78:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Gordon Chan and Chung Kai Cheung's A-1 Headline arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Hong Kong-based distributors Panorama. I have mixed feelings about this transfer. There are a number of scenes throughout the film where edge-enhancement is fairly strong. As a result, fine object detail and clarity vary. Contrast levels are not a serious issue of concern, but they are definitely not as convincing as they should be either. Many of the darker scenes exhibit mild to moderate amounts of digital noise. The film's color-scheme is also not overly impressive; in particular, blacks, blues and yellows look pale. What is most annoying about this transfer, however, is the presence of numerous tiny flecks that pop up throughout the entire film. On the positive side, there are no serious stability issues to report in this review. When blown through a digital projector, A-1 Headline remains tight around the edges. All in all, the more sensitive amongst you will likely be underwhelmed by Panorama's high-definition treatment of this fairly recent film. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray disc. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your PS3 or SA regardless of your geographical location). A-1 Headline Blu-ray, Audio QualityThere are three audio tracks on this Blu-ray disc: Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 and Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1. I opted for the Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track and later on did a few random comparisons with the Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 track for the purpose of this review. There are no serious technical flaws with the Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track to report in this review - the bass is strong, the surround channels not overly active but effective, and the high frequencies not tampered with. Aside from a prolonged car chase scene, however, there really isn't much in A-1 Headline that would flex the muscles of your audio equipment. The dialog is crisp, clean and easy to follow. There are no disturbing pops, cracks, or hissings to report either. The Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 does not possess the dynamic qualities the Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 has, but, if needed, it certainly could be used as a substitute. Frankly, I think that there are probably only a handful of scenes where one would notice its inferiority. For the record, Panorama have provided optional English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese subtitles for the main feature. A-1 Headline Blu-ray, News and UpdatesNo related news posts for A-1 Headline Blu-ray yet. |
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