Le Dernier Combat Blu-ray

Le Dernier Combat

 (1983)

Sci-Fi



In the post-apocalyptic future, only a few humans are left. No one is able to speak and people communicate non-verbally. A determined loner befriends a reclusive older man and these two battle against vicious thugs for food, shelter and life

For more details about Le Dernier Combat on Blu-ray, see the Le Dernier Combat Blu-ray Review

Le Dernier Combat Blu-ray, Video Quality

 


Presented in an aspect ratio of 2.35:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Luc Besson's The Last Battle arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of French distributors Gaumont.

Gaumont's transfer looks practically identical to the one Optimum Home Entertainment used for their Blu-ray release in the UK (the UK distributors probably had access to the exact same elements Gaumont used). Once again, there is some mild flickering throughout the film, a bit of digital noise, and quite a few flecks popping up here and there. Generally speaking, the color-scheme is pleasing - blacks, whites and grays look lush and well saturated. Edge-enhancement and macroblocking are not a serious issue of concern; the former, however, is occasionally noticeable. Still, a quick comparison with the R1 SDVD Sony Pictures released back in 2001 would immediately reveal how vastly superior the Blu-ray is. There is substantially more depth and clarity on it that are not present on the SDVD. With other words, despite its dated look, this Blu-ray release of The Last Battle is a serious upgrade over previous treatments this most original film has received. (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. For the record, there is no PAL or 1080i/50 data preceding the main menu).

Le Dernier Combat Blu-ray, Audio Quality

 


There is only one audio track on this Blu-ray disc: French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. For the record, Gaumont have provided optional French HOH subtitles.

The Last Battle is basically a dialog-free feature. Eric Serra's score has a unique role in the film, but is very much restricted as well. With other words, the only activity that you would notice in your speakers is during the numerous action scenes. For the record, I could not hear much of a difference between the French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track this release features and the French LPCM 2.0 track found on the UK release courtesy of Optimum Home Entertainment.