Wrong Side of Town Blu-ray

Wrong Side of Town

 (2010)

Action



In order to save his kidnapped daughter, an ex-Marine is forced to take on a gang of killers when an accident leaves the brother of a malicious criminal dead.

For more details about Wrong Side of Town on Blu-ray, see the Wrong Side of Town Blu-ray Review

Starring: Rob Van Dam, David Bautista, Ja Rule, Stormy Daniels, Ava Santana
Director: David DeFalco

Wrong Side of Town Blu-ray, Video Quality

 


Presented in 1080p utilizing the AVC codec (at an average bitrate of 19Mbps), Wrong Side of Town sports an inconsistent transfer that wavers drastically from scene to scene. Fine object detail appears surprisingly good in close-up shots, but the nature of the amateur photography reveals out of focus images around every bend. A substantial portion of the medium distance photography (shots of several characters in a room) fails to capture fine textures, creating an image that’s far too hazy for my liking. Further complicating matters, the film incorporates an extensive use of shaky camera methods in oddly chosen places, as if the director was striving for a gritty feel, but couldn’t figure out how to effectively accomplish his task. The end result softens the impact of the less-than-stellar cinematography, but removes the polished stability of a professional action-oriented production. Matters improve somewhat with the color scheme, but there’s still a strong push in the direction of a dark palette, leaving the film awash in blues, greens, and the occasional reds (such as the scene in the strip club). The fact that the film is shot almost entirely at night requires black levels and contrast to work overtime in order to deliver a satisfying experience. On the whole, they do a commendable job, but there are several scenes where shadow detail is lost amid weak shade variations. These moments of shallow contrast appear mostly during low-lit indoor shots, but are still present from time to time in outdoor sequences as well.

Wrong Side of Town Blu-ray, Audio Quality

 


Before I delve into the merits of the track, I should make it clear that my score for the audio presentation takes into account both low-budget and blockbuster action entries. If I were comparing Wrong Side of Town with other B-grade action flicks and throwing the Hollywood offerings out the window, this would likely come closer to a 4/5 assessment. Getting down to the particulars of the track, this is a fairly ho-hum experience, with only fleeting moments of proficiency. Surround activity is minimalistic but still present, dialogue is as crisp as we’d expect given the quality of acting, and despite the laughable nature of the music it rarely overpowers other elements in the mix. This definitely isn’t what I’d consider an immersive experience, but it’s adequate for the quality of the production.

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• Wrong Side of Town Blu-ray Announced - December 17, 2009

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