Incendiary Blu-ray

Incendiary

 (2008)

Drama | Romance | Thriller



London is rocked by a shocking terrorist bombing in this dramatic thriller starring Michelle Williams (Wendy and Lucy, Brokeback Mountain) and Ewan McGregor, (Trainspotting, the Star Wars trilogy). Williams delivers a riveting and heart-felt performance as a young wife and mother who suffers a devastating loss in the attack...which occurs while she's meeting her secret lover (McGregor). Wracked with guilt and trying to piece her shattered life back together, she becomes embroiled in the police investigation of the attack - and discovers that the authorities will do anything to cover up the terrifying truth behind it.

For more details about Incendiary on Blu-ray, see the Incendiary Blu-ray Review

Incendiary Blu-ray, Video Quality

 


Like several other indy studios, Image has produced some fine 1080p transfers on Blu-ray and Incendiary is no exception. With its heightened contrast ratio and stylized camera work that complements the dramatic and emotional narrative, the film consistently maintains its unique look. Colors are brilliant and definition is resolved well, with deep blacks and an overall richness that makes viewing a delight. (If only the movie was any good.) Watch the scene where blimps signifying each victim hover in the sky. The skyscape of London appears with good resolution. Each window, column and architectural element of the buildings is rendered with a definition common to strictly above-average Blu-rays. Even the cranes in the distant background appear detailed. With an overcast sky, the contrast range is perfect. Scenes featuring close-ups and characters are often more stylized with focal elements allowing much of the picture to go soft. Combined with the blacks and shadow detail, the camera use provides good depth and at times an emotional impact missing from the narrative.

Incendiary Blu-ray, Audio Quality

 


The audio performance, with its 24-bit, 48-kHz DTS-HD Master Audio track, is also impressive. Light on surround elements, the mix need not apply for home theater demo material, but it performs well nevertheless. Voices are clear and crisp with a deep soundstage eminating from the center. Treble is detailed and the midrange and bass are rendered well. The rear channels are employed sparingly and LFE content is kept to a minimum. Deep bass is virtually nonexistent but midbass has a linear response with the other frequencies. And even though the 48 kHz mastering is not much better than CD quality, the voices are delivered with crispness and realism, and not much "digititis". Overall, an admirable job by an indy studio.

Incendiary Blu-ray, News and Updates

• Incendiary Detailed for Blu-ray - March 16, 2009