Blu-ray DVD Movies Disc- The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Product Description
Sony Pictures | 2009 | 106 min | Rated R | Nov 03, 2009
Playback: Region free
Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) is a New York City subway dispatcher whose
ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a
subway train. Ryder (John Travolta), the criminal mastermind behind the
hijacking and leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the
train's passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension
mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system
in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there's one riddle Garber
can't solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 arrives on Blu-ray with a strong 1080p.
2.39:1-framed transfer. This one delivers everything discerning viewers have
come to expect of a Sony new release. The film's grain structure is left intact
throughout, providing to the image a pleasant film-like quality; likewise, other
signs of artificial image manipulation are not present. The transfer reveals
extraordinary levels of fine detail throughout; though the bleaker subway car
interior and tunnel exterior shots don't have much to offer from a visual
perspective, the rest of the image shines. Close-ups of faces reveal -- and
probably much to the chagrin of the actors -- every pore, imperfection, and
stubble of facial hair. Several birds-eye view shots of New York City look
positively amazing; there's not a soft edge or dulled detail to be seen, and the
image retains impeccable clarity in every shot and at any distance. The film
features a broad range of color presentation; the interior of the subway car
takes on a somewhat murky, green tint, with not much opportunity for sparkling
hues, but the scenes above in New York City and inside the control center
feature a nice, clean, and clear palette that looks wonderful, from bright
yellow taxis to the Mayor's red tie. Black levels are beautifully rendered; the
subway tunnel scenes deliver pitch-perfect dark shadows that retain an inky tone
with nary a hint of gray. Likewise, flesh tones appear accurately rendered.
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 looks excellent on Blu-ray in every
regard.
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 pulls onto Blu-ray with an impressive DTS-HD
MA 5.1 lossless soundtrack. Like the video, this one delivers a positively
booming yet clear and entertaining soundtrack that's the norm from Sony
action-oriented titles. Though
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is primarily a
dialogue-heavy film, there are still plenty -- just somewhat scattered --
opportunities for the soundtrack to shine. Listeners will not only hear but also
feel the subway car speeding down the tracks in one early scene; even later in
the picture as the cars are separated, the more slowly meandering movements
along the track deliver a full and lifelike sonic experience. The rear channels
are fully utilized throughout; not only do the subway cars rattle through the
soundstage, but police sirens blare in several scenes and general ambience --
both in external city shots and inside the control room -- place the listener
squarely into the experience. Several scenes featuring gunfire erupt nicely,
particularly those shots that reverberate through the subway tunnels. Music
enjoys a crystal-clear and distortion-free presentation with a robust low-end
support, and dialogue reproduction is consistently faultless.
The Taking of
Pelham 1 2 3 sounds just as good as it looks on Blu-ray.
Blu-ray DVD Movies Disc - The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Features
Video
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Catalan: Dolby Digital 5.1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Catalan: Dolby Digital 5.1 (less)
Subtitles
English, English SDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese
English, English SDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese (less)
, Chinese
Package Content
Blu-ray DVD Movies Disc(25GB) - The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 x 1