Product Description

Never mind that The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D arrives courtesy of Sony with only a 720p Blu-ray 3D transfer; this feature looks great and sports some fantastic 3D imagery. Although some of the opening footage looks a bit pale or washed out, things brighten considerably when the action shifts to World Cup play. Even through the obvious video sheen, details range from good to exceptional. The grassy turf never looks too clumpy but it never takes on a lifelike texture, either. However, close-ups of players reveal the intricate detailing in their jerseys. Colors are wonderfully vibrant through most of the film; the various flags and multicolored jerseys offer plenty of exciting colors that allow the image to shine brightly in most places, and never do the hues seem over-pumped or unnaturally bright. Even better, the transfer rarely suffers through any perceptible anomalies; aliasing and jagged edges are rarities and not regular visitors to the screen, and the image generally retains a crispness that gives it a polished and complete look.

Viewers won't be disappointed with the transfer's 3D capabilities. The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D fares infinitely better than DirecTV's 3D presentations of the full matches over this past summer, here obviously free of the stuttering and chunky blocking that took all the excitement out of the satellite broadcasts. The image here is practically seamless, offering fantastic depth, crisp edges, minimal "ghosting" when viewed through Panasonic's first-gen 50" plasma, and an overall pleasurable viewing experience. The seamless depth and the way the transfer so often seems to transport viewers to the various locations is its best asset. Look at the 4:00 mark (and at several additional junctures through the film) as former RSA Captain Lucas Radebe sits down for an interview in the stands of one of the local stadiums; the way the rows of seats behind him extend upwards and outwards is, in a word, amazing, and viewers will be awed by the sensation that practically has them standing in front of the ex-footballer for the interview clips. Such striking depth is evident throughout, and some of the best shots involve watching incoming shots on goal from a camera somewhere behind the net; watching the ball come into the living room makes for an amazing experience that seems to place the viewer in the front row of the stands. Unfortunately, a few distant shots -- such as those from high above the middle of the field that represent that generic televised camera angle -- make it hard to follow the true trajectory of the ball in 3D; just when it looks like a shot is right on net, it actually goes far off to one side of the goal or another. Otherwise, this is a strong presentation; graphics seem to float above the screen and a Vuvuzela even appears to stick out of the screen in one shot. Soccer fans and Blu-ray 3D enthusiasts will watch this one over and over again.

3D Blu-ray DVD Movies Disc - The Official 2010 FIFA World CUP Film in 3D Features

Video
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 720p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1

Audio

Subtitles

English, German, French, Italian, Korean, Chinese etc.

Discs
50GB Blu-ray Disc

Package Content

3D Blu-ray DVD Movies Disc(50GB) - 3D Blu-ray DVD Movies Disc - The Official 2010 FIFA World CUP Film in 3D x 1