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Moonraker Blu-rayJames BondMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer | 1979 | 126 mins | Rated PG | Mar 24, 2009
Moonraker(1979)Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() When a U.S. space shuttle is stolen in a midair abduction, only James Bond (Agent 007) can find the evil genius responsible. The clues point to billionaire Hugo Drax, who has devised a scheme to destroy all human life on earth. As Bond races against time to stop Drax's evil plot, he joins forces with Dr. Holly Goodhead, a NASA scientist who is as beautiful as she is brilliant. And 007 needs all the help he can get, for Drax's henchman is none other than Bond's old nemesis Jaws, the indestructible steel-toothed giant. Their adventure leads them all the way to a colossal, orbiting space station, where the stage is set for an epic battle which will determine the fate of all mankind. For more details about Moonraker on Blu-ray, see the Moonraker Blu-ray Review Moonraker Blu-ray, Video Quality![]() As the latest Bond film to receive the Lowry Digital restoration treatment, Moonraker looks better than ever on Blu-ray. The film has been duly scrubbed and cleaned; it looks fabulous. MGM has brought this restored version to Blu-ray featuring a stellar AVC Mpeg-4 transfer in full 1080p, while maintaining the film’s original aspect ratio of 2.40:1. Moonraker will immediately impress with its accurate flesh tones, robust color palette and smooth film-like appearance. Black levels and contrast are also well presented, if occasionally a bit on the lighter side. Detail is also noticeably improved from previous DVD versions; architectural and fabric details are satisfying, while never overly sharp. Fortunately, digital artifacts are absent from the presentation; macroblocking, ringing, edge enhancement and banding were never noticeable. Moonraker isn’t quite as large an upgrade as the phenomenal Goldfinger and Thunderball restorations, but it still manages to be appealing from a visual standpoint. From a purely visual standpoint, Moonraker has never looked better and is recommended. Moonraker Blu-ray, Audio Quality![]() Like every other James Bond film thus released on Blu-ray, Moonraker has been given a serious overhaul in the audio department. Upgraded from the decidedly low-fi standards of its seventies-era production, Moonraker has been graced with a spruced up and modernized lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. While many of the movie’s elements still suffer from less than ideal recording techniques, this lossless track offers a substantial upgrade over any previously released version of the film. As one would expect, the many action sequences present in Moonraker represent the most noticeable improvements in the film. Fans will also note that dialogue is clearer and more easily discerned. The film benefits by being presented with a larger and more convincing soundstage, featuring an abundance of directional effects. Moonraker will never equal a more modern action soundtrack, but this Blu-ray does offer a substantial upgrade that will continue to please those who have harbored higher hopes for the film’s soundtrack. Moonraker Blu-ray, News and Updates• Today on Blu-ray - March 24th - March 24, 2009 While arguably one of the most popular film series in history, some fans
felt that the James Bond films had recently drifted too far from the series'
explosive beginings under the helm of Sean Connery. But when 'Casino
Royale' was released with fast-rising ... • Bond Wave Two Detailed - January 20, 2009 MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment have announced the special features for the upcoming James Bond Blu-ray titles 'Moonraker', 'The World is Not Enough', and 'Goldfinger', which are due to hit store shelves on March 24th. ... • Never Say Never Again Added to Bond Release List - January 20, 2009 MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment have announced that they will bring 'Never Say Never Again' to Blu-ray on March 24th, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. Technical specs have yet to be announced at this time, but ... • Goldfinger Rounds Out Bond Vol 3 - January 19, 2009 In an early announcement to retailers, MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment have revealed that they will bring the James Bond film 'Goldfinger' to Blu-ray on March 24th. Joining other classic bond films 'Moonraker' and ... • Next Bond Set March 24th: Moonraker First Title Revealed - January 15, 2009 In an early announcement to retailers, MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with Fox Home Entertainment has revealed that they will bring the James Bond film 'Moonraker' to Blu-ray on March 24th, the same day as the recently announced 'Quantum of Solace'. Video ... Moonraker Blu-ray, Forum Discussions
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