| Chapters |
28 |
| Release Date |
9/14/2004 |
| Packaging |
Keep Case |
| Screen Ratio |
2.40:1 |
| Subtitles |
Spanish |
| Audio Tracks |
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
ENGLISH: DTS 5.1 [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Surround
SPANISH: Dolby Digital Surround
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| Layers |
Single Side, Dual Layer |
| No. of Disks/Tapes |
1 |
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Anamophic
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Includes one audio commentary track by director Tony Scott, and another by producer Lucas Foster, screenwriter Brian Helgeland, and actress Dakota Fanning. There is also an Inside Look at upcoming 20th Century Fox projects, including the Jimmy Fallon/Queen Latifa “vehicle” Taxi. Up-front ads greet you before you can access the menu. |
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Story Synopsis:
A kidnapping occurs every 60 minutes in Latin America, and 70 percent of the victims do not survive. Wealthy Samuel Ramos (Anthony) resides in Mexico City and lives in fear of something happening to his daughter Lupita (Fanning). Determined to protect her, Ramos hires John W. Creasy (Washington), an alcoholic disillusioned former agent, as a bodyguard for his little girl. John grows quite fond of the girl and when the unthinkable happens and Lupita is abducted, he turns into a Man On Fire as he goes after those responsible for her kidnapping. Based on the novel by A.J. Quinnell. (Tricia Littrell)
DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.40:1 DVD picture looks great with a highly stylized and richly saturated color palette. Fleshtones are nicely rendered, hues are bold and vibrant, and blacks seem endless. At times, the picture flashes to a desaturated, gritty style, then back to a natural color scheme. Images are sharp and detailed, with excellent textures. While the picture often has a dim appearance, contrast and shadow delineation are well balanced, even in the darkest scenes. Edge enhancement is not a problem with this title, though some pixelization is occasionally noticed. (Suzanne Hodges)
Soundtrack:
Both DTS® Digital Surround™ and Dolby® Digital 5.1-channel soundtracks excel in delivering immersive and highly effective listening experiences. Both soundtracks are very aggressive, as all 5.1-channels pulse around the listener in every loudspeaker in a rapid-fire flurry many times throughout the presentation. Even the smaller sound effects-like the striking of a match to light a cigar-quickly pops into the listening space and surrounds the listener with a “flash” of audio information. Channel separation across the front three screen channels is excellent. In Chapter 12, the sound of gunshots pop in and out of all five loudspeakers and place the listener into the on-screen shootout, ducking for cover. Bass extension is tight, controlled, and powerful throughout, especially during the opening credits and from Chapter 12 and beyond. The DTS version is more substantive than the Dolby Digital version and wins out by presenting the listener with a more detailed and richer listening experience. (Jeffrey Kern)
This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
Reference Quality
