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Quantum of Solace Blu-ray
James BondMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer | 2008 | 106 mins | Rated PG-13 | Mar 24, 2009
Quantum of Solace(2008)Action | Adventure | Crime | Thriller     Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in this thrilling, action-packed adventure which starts shortly after Casino Royale ends. Betrayed by the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. On a nonstop quest for justice that crisscrosses the globe, Bond meets the beautiful but feisty Camille (Olga Kurylenko), who leads him to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a ruthless businessman and major force within the mysterious “Quantum” organization. When Bond uncovers a conspiracy to take control of one of the world’s most important natural resources, he must navigate a minefield of treachery, deception and murder to neutralize “Quantum” before it’s too late! For more details about Quantum of Solace on Blu-ray, see the Quantum of Solace Blu-ray Review Starring: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini Director: Marc Forster Quantum of Solace Blu-ray, Video Quality  Quantum of Solace is, perhaps, the most visually distinctive James Bond film yet produced. Cinematographer Roberto Schaefer has given the film a series of unique styles that represent the various locations that Bond visits throughout the film. As Bond travels to Haiti, the film becomes grittier, with heightened contrast and more ample grain, while shedding color saturation in favor of a more monochromatic look. Similarly, scenes in the Bolivian desert also feature raised contrast and grain levels, but also feature a more saturated color palette of deep browns and blues. Many locations are lusher in their photographic styles, while some take on a steely-blue tone and cleaner esthetic. Some might complain about these stylistic choices given the resulting inconsistent grain structure and color palettes, but I tend to find photography of this type more interesting and complex than a more straightforward style. Framed at the film’s theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1 and encoded at 1080p using the AVC Mpeg-4 compression scheme, Quantum of Solace is absolutely faithful to its intended look, while improving certain elements of the presentation. I saw the film on four occasions theatrically; this Blu-ray edition captures that look perfectly, rendering the picture more sharply and with a richer color palette. It’s a rare example of a film that actually exceeds the quality viewers experienced at the local Cineplex. Any time a film that would ordinarily be considered a straight action piece strives for a high level of photographic artistry, it goes a long way towards enriching my total viewing experience. Quantum of Solace is the rare action film that does just that. Considering the cinematographic lows that the Bond franchise has flirted with over the years, Quantum of Solace is a welcome change. Quantum of Solace Blu-ray, Audio Quality Prepare to be floored. Quantum of Solace is one of the most heart-pounding, window shattering and earth shaking surround sound experiences I’ve ever had on Blu-ray. Everything about the track is the epitome of reference grade, from the quietest dialogue passages, to the most speaker-shredding action sequences. MGM has wisely utilized lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio encoding for the track; the results are incredible and will leave viewers shaking their heads in disbelief. Take for example the opening car chase that takes place around Italy’s Lake Como. The sequence begins without musical accompaniment, as Bond races his Aston Martin through oncoming traffic, dodging gunfire and performing automotive acrobatics. Guttural engine shrieks race around the surround channels, the subwoofer pounds with deep, immediate bass, gunfire ricochets off of the cliff wall and bounces off of passing vehicles, all while subtle wind noise swirls around the room. It’s an amazing display of sonic wizardry that places the viewer in the center of the action, unable to take one’s eyes off of the screen. Amazing. Though the film is light on heavy dialogue passages, those that do occur are handled with precision and the utmost clarity. Another sequence that takes place in an Austrian opera venue uses subtle surround cues to move sound around the room, in conjunction with Bond’s movements through the scene. It’s one more example among dozens of demonstration-worthy scenes that elevates this presentation to the top tier of Blu-ray audio experiences. Quantum of Solace is the surround experience of the year, making the film an essential purchase for audio aficionados. Quantum of Solace Blu-ray, News and Updates• Watchmen Breaks BD Share Record with 36% Ratio - July 30, 2009 As we reported on our previous post, a full 36 percent of disc sales of
Warner's 'Watchmen' have been on Blu-ray. This is a record-breaking figure,
even for action movies. For example, back in September 2008, 'Iron Man' got
"only" 17% of its sales from Blu-ray. ... • Quantum of Solace Is Top-selling BD of the Year - June 22, 2009 The latest installment of the James Bond series, 'Quantum of Solace', is the top-selling title on Blu-ray for this year through June 7, followed by 'The Dark Knight', according to research published today by Home Media Magazine. In turn, the caped crusader is handily ... • 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 ... • 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 ... • MGM Details Worldwide Quantum of Solace Blu-ray Release - January 13, 2009 MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment have announced that they will bring the latest James Bond box office hit 'Quantum of Solace' to Blu-ray on March 24th, day-and-date with the DVD release. This single BD-50 release will ... Quantum of Solace Blu-ray, Forum Discussions
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