Mr. & Mrs. Smith Blu-ray

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

 (2005)

Action | Comedy | Romance | Thriller

After five (or six) years of vanilla-wedded bliss, ordinary suburbanites John and Jane Smith (Pitt and Jolie) are stuck in a rut the size of the Grand Canyon until the truth comes out! Unbeknownst to each other, they are both coolly lethal, highly paid assassins working for rival organizations. And when they discover they're each other's next target, their secret lives collide in a spicy, explosive mix of wicked comedy, pent-up passion, nonstop action and high-tech weaponry that gives an all-new meaning to "Till death do us part!"

For more details about Mr. & Mrs. Smith on Blu-ray, see the Mr. & Mrs. Smith Blu-ray Review

Starring: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vince Vaughn, Adam Brody, Kerry Washington
Director: Doug Liman

Mr. & Mrs. Smith Blu-ray, Video Quality

 

The video is presented in 1080p encoded in MPEG4 AVC, and is an excellent transfer for the most part. The picture is noise and artifact free, color is excellent, and it’s clear of grain or damage. Unfortunately it shares that process/color graded look that seems to be favored by a lot of filmmakers lately. The image is so processed that it almost looks too clean and polished to a degree that it almost appears unnatural. This processing also robs the image of some dimensionality and depth of the best HD film transfers. Black levels are deep but at the expense of shadow detail. A good example is any scene where a character is wearing a dark outfit against a dark background: the actor can sometimes look like a disembodied talking head. Unfortunately this seems to be a decision by the filmmakers, so I can’t fault the disc for that.
Detail is excellent. The Smith's suburban home offers a wealth of background items to visually explore. The desert scene is a particular standout: rocks, brush, and other fine textures are crisp and clear. Finally, there is no noticeable edge enhancement to mar the experience. A solid, but imperfect disc.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith Blu-ray, Audio Quality

 

The sound is brought to you encoded in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio format. This is a fairly lively mix; with plenty of gunfire, explosions, and crashes for surround junkies. Dialog is clear and easy to understand. There is also no harshness or distortion to the soundtrack. The music score sounds crisp and natural as well. No complaints here.
From the very beginning in Colombia, you can tell that this mix is above average. It starts with a helicopter swooping down with explosions and sirens below on the ground. Inside the hotel you can hear distant gunfire, with soldiers running around shouting and banging on doors, punctuated by rumbles that shake the room. The scene then slowly dissolves into quiet and romantic music during a rainstorm without jarring the listener.
For another good demo, skip directly to the ending shootout in the Ikea-like department store. Gunfire, explosions, bullet hits and raining debris give the scene a full 360 degree sonic experience that give the scene an extra kick. You won’t be disappointed in the slightest.
The audio is also available in Dolby Digital (DD) Spanish and French 5.1 @ 448 kbps

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