Zombieland Blu-ray

Zombieland

 (2009)

Action | Comedy | Horror



Two men have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. Columbus is a big wuss -- but when you're afraid of being eaten by zombies, fear can keep you alive. Tallahassee is an AK-totin', zombie-slayin' badass whose single determination is to get the last Twinkie on earth. As they join forces with Wichita and Little Rock, who have also found unique ways to survive the zombie mayhem, they will have to determine which is worse: relying on each other or succumbing to the zombies.

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Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Amber Heard
Director: Ruben Fleischer

Zombieland Blu-ray, Video Quality

 


Zombieland dazzles with a consistently excellent 1080p, 2.39:1-framed transfer that's borderline visual perfection. Shot digitally, the image is smooth and lacking in background noise, lending to the picture a clean and exceptionally clear glossy exterior that houses plenty of intricately-rendered detail throughout. The film features several slow-motion shots that showcase breathtaking levels of fine detail, whether shattered glass or globs of blood, bile, and general carnage. Even 24 fps shots dazzle with rich textures on pavement, blades of grass and weeds that are so fine as to be able to be counted, and the general world of Zombieland and all its devastation -- rubble, bodies, charred cars, and the like -- are precisely detailed. Black levels are consistently deep and inky with only a few scenes seeming a bit overwhelming and swallowing some finer details. Additionally, flesh tones retain an accurate tint throughout. Colors are exceptionally vibrant. Whether the brighter shades of a yellow sweatshirt or the H2 Hummer that features prominently in the film or any number of other hues seen throughout, Zombieland sparkles with a natural but eye-popping visual tone that suits the film's fun and morbidly cheery style perfectly. Though the film often features a strong sense of depth, some darker shots do tend to look rather flat. Additionally, minute banding is visible in a couple of shots, and one or two images appear slightly less sharp than the rest. All said, these are but minor quibbles in what is otherwise an impeccable transfer from Sony.

Zombieland Blu-ray, Audio Quality

 


Zombieland arrives on Blu-ray with a nicely-balanced DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless soundtrack that's of high quality across the entire spectrum. The film boasts exceptionally-realized power during action scenes, a reserved atmosphere that's nevertheless wholly engulfing and aurally satisfying, and handles all the material in between with ease. Music enjoys exceptional clarity throughout, with a hard rock number as heard over the title sequence blaring from the speakers with pinpoint accuracy and an aggressive but natural flow that allows for the precise reproduction of every note and penetrating guitar riff. Sound spreads evenly about the soundstage; Zombieland's DTS track is spacious and natural, never confined to any single speaker or section of the listening area but instead creating a seamless 360-degree sonic environment. Ambience is exceptionally represented; buzzing insects, for instance, invade the listening area with a realism that's second-to-none, and overhead fluorescent lights hum naturally in another scene. Such are but examples of the track's impressive ability to immerse its listeners in each and every environment presented throughout, but the track also shines when it comes time to open up on some Zombies. Gunfire -- shotguns feature prominently in the film -- offer a natural, loud crack that's of exceptional sonic value, whether fired in the great outdoors and allowed to linger or when fired inside a cramped structure that offers an altogether different aural signature. Additionally, a solid "thump" accompanies rounds impacting flesh. Also featuring the expectedly pitch-perfect dialogue reproduction, Zombieland offers an all-around exceptional listen on Blu-ray.

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