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The Arrival Blu-ray
Lionsgate Films | 1996 | 115 mins | Rated PG-13 | Apr 21, 2009
The Arrival(1996)Action | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller     Radio astronomer Zane Ziminski (Sheen) becomes intrigued by some strange wavelengths and noises he picks up over his transmitter. When he alerts his boss (Silver) to his findings, he's immediately fired. Zane decides to conduct an investigation on his own, tracing the sound waves to a Mexican village. After some research, he discovers a power plant that turns out to be the headquarters of some very deadly extraterrestrials. Now he must escape with his proof of the upcoming world-shattering alien invasion before it's too late. For more details about The Arrival on Blu-ray, see The Arrival Blu-ray Review The Arrival Blu-ray, Video Quality  The Arrival makes its Blu-ray debut with disappointing results. Presented in 1080p high definition and presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio, the film never achieves the level of excellence expected of the release. Black levels could stand to be darker and deeper. As it is, they take on a brightness that lends to them a grayish appearance. Most of the image, too, appears washed out, often as if a thin layer of film covers the screen. There are a few pops and speckles seen over the image. It's also smooth and seemingly grain-free. As a result, the image takes on a flat, almost video-like, made-for-TV appearance, looking like anything but a quality cinematic presentation. Fine detail levels range between adequate and above-average but are, generally, far from extraordinary. Background details often appear unusually soft and occasionally smeared. The Arrival's transfer is a disappointment to the say least. Given Lionsgate's history of quality releases, one may hope that this transfer represents the film's intended look, though without anything in the way of bonus materials or access to an original print, there is no way of knowing for sure. The Arrival Blu-ray, Audio Quality  The Arrival features a loud and aggressive DTS-HD MA 7.1 lossless soundtrack that makes use of all the speakers in its arsenal. One thing is for sure, this track is extraordinarily loud at reference volume. Sound effects are heard distinctly throughout the entirety of the soundstage. The signal Zane receives at the beginning of the movie pours throughout both the front three and back four channels to practically devastating effect on the ears at reference volume. The sound effects plays as creepy and chilling, and accompanied by a small bit of bass, the effect, and by extension the scene, makes for a complete and impressive sonic experience. The track doesn't revel in the utmost clarity, but its aggressive presentation impresses nevertheless. Such loud and boisterous sound effects may be heard throughout the picture, and from the radio signals to the use of an alien technology, all will bring a smile to the face. Music, too, plays loudly and distinctly around the soundstage. The Arrival also features sufficient dialogue reproduction. While not the clearest and most lifelike of presentations, The Arrival bombards the listener with music and effects from every corner of the soundstage, making for an enjoyable experience that far overshadows the rather poor picture quality. The Arrival Blu-ray, News and Updates• Lionsgate Announces The Arrival for Blu-ray - January 29, 2009 Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Charlie Sheen sci-fi thriller 'The Arrival' to Blu-ray on April 21st. Featuring a newly remastered widescreen presentation, video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 7.1 DTS-HD Master ... The Arrival Blu-ray, Forum Discussions
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