Doom Blu-ray

Doom

 (2005)

Action | Adventure | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller



Olduvai Research Station is a remote scientific facility on Mars where something has gone terribly wrong. All experiments have ceased, and communication has failed. The few messages that do get through are less than comforting. It's Level 5 Quarantine, and the only souls allowed in or out are the Rapid Response Tactical Squad (RRTS)--hardened Marines armed to the teeth with enough firepower to neutralize any enemy--or so they think. The researchers at this Red Planet station have unwittingly opened a door, and all hell has broken loose. A legion of nightmarish creatures of unknown origin lurks in every corner and stalks the countless rooms and tunnels of the facility, killing what few people remain. A hellish zoo of demons, Imps, Barons and Hell Knights has taken over Olduvai. And they're not giving it back without a fight. Sealing off the portal to Earth, Sarge, Reaper and their mercenary team must use every weapon at their disposal--and some they find along the way--to carry out their orders: nothing gets out alive. Unfortunately, these things never go as planned.

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Doom Blu-ray, Video Quality

 


Universal teleports Doom to Blu-ray with a murky 1080p transfer that retains its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio. This is a dark movie with a palette made primarily of grays, blacks, and dark blues. The picture doesn't enjoy much brilliance or opportunity to "pop." It's grim and only moderately detailed, but it seems to capture the essence of the intended look of the film nicely. Black levels hold up mostly well, though sometimes looking too gray rather than a true, dark and deep black. The image also appears a bit soft, and long- and medium-distance shots appear somewhat hazy and undefined. Fine detail is also lacking in many shots; faces appear slightly blurred and lacking in texture in several instances. A bit of grain is seen over the image throughout the length of the film. The disc features minimal, almost unnoticeable, banding in one or two scenes. Doom features a lackluster transfer at best, but also one that proves difficult to judge thanks to its incredibly dark color scheme.

Doom Blu-ray, Audio Quality

 


Doom blasts onto Blu-ray with a deafening sonic assault courtesy of another DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless soundtrack. This mix offers booming bass (as has become the norm with Universal titles), a fully-charged surround presence, loud volume, and most importantly, clarity. It will shake the foundation numerous times, and is an exciting thrill ride, something that compliments the nonstop action and grisly violence of the film perfectly. The more mundane sequences work well, too. All of the grisly sound effects, such as those heard during an autopsy of a badly burned and bloodied creature, features plenty of slimy and squishy effects that come through beautifully. The track features wonderful atmosphere; reverberations travel effortlessly throughout the soundstage, music pours from every speaker, and quick, heart-racing notes and sound effects move about the listening area effortlessly. Dialogue reproduction is also excellent. No doubt about it, Doom offers listeners another robust sonic experience.

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