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The Deal Blu-ray

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Peace Arch Trinity | 2008 | 98 mins | Rated R | Jan 20, 2008

The Deal (Blu-ray)
Large: Front




Video
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
English: Dolby Digital 2.0

Subtitles
English SDH, Spanish

Discs
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Price
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The Deal

 (2008)

Comedy



A down-and-out film producer agrees to make his nephew's film about 19th century English statesman, Benjamin Disraeli, but can only get financing if he casts a well-known action star. The production abruptly comes to a standstill when the lead actor is kidnapped from the film set. The producer, with help from with a struggling creative executive, comes up with plan to save the star and the movie.

For more details about The Deal on Blu-ray, see The Deal Blu-ray Review

Starring: Meg Ryan


The Deal Blu-ray, Video Quality

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Presented in 1080p utilizing the AVC codec (at an average bitrate that hovers around 20Mbps), The Deal is a minor disappointment on Blu-ray. Detail remained marginal at best throughout the majority of the feature and may be related to a consistent level of grain that obscured small object detail. I wish I could say matters improved in the color department, but I was equally disappointed with the lack of richness in the color spectrum. I’m assuming the filmmakers intended the film to have a bleached look, but it doesn’t help in creating a pleasing visual experience. I’m not sure if Meg Ryan is this pale in real life, but considering her occupation involves traveling to tropical locations (principal photography took place in South Africa), you’d think she’d have a bit more color in her skin tone. The pumped up brightness also doesn’t help matters when it comes to black levels and contrast, with many outdoor shots lacking the level of depth we’ve come to expect from our beloved format. Fortunately, I didn’t notice any instances of edge-enhancement, and digital artifacts were non-existent.


The Deal Blu-ray, Audio Quality

  Array of 5


I was pleasantly surprised with the Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track. Reviewing the technical merits of a film can make it easier to notice trends in the level of quality on audio tracks, so I need to constantly remind myself to reserve judgment on the fidelity of non-lossless mixes (which you’d expect to exhibit less clarity resulting from the increased compression of the original track). Thankfully, The Deal sports a lossy track that comes very close to rivaling the comparable lossless tracks from other recent comedies I’ve reviewed. Those of you that give this film a shot will immediately notice the increased volume (even from the main menu), but after turning my receiver down to the level I’m accustomed to, I was still left with the perception that the track is well-defined and “open”. Dialogue is nicely balanced next to the music and effects, with excellent spacial separation from side to side as characters in different segments of the screen exchange dialogue. Although this isn’t an action film, there are still a couple of sequences that are heavy on guns/explosions, but for the most part, the only subwoofer activity will come in the form of bass-heavy musical numbers. While the track is still far from reference material, it at least conveys a pleasing audio experience that surpasses the limitations typically found in a lossy mix.


The Deal Blu-ray, News and Updates



The Deal Announced for Blu-ray - November 9, 2008

Peace Arch Trinity has announced that they will bring the William H. Macy and Meg Ryan comedy 'The Deal' to Blu-ray on January 20th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Technical specs have not been announced at this time, but special features include a making-of ...


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