Blu-ray – Edition FR – Universal Pictures – 117 min – 07 July 2021
Video format
• Resolution: 1080p/24
• Ratio: 2.39
Soundtrack
• English DTS-HD MA 5.1
• French SDR 5.1
Subtitles
• English
• French
It is brought to the attention of our dear readers as well as the viewing equipment specified and used by each tester of the MaG team, the rendering may differ from one installation to another, whether or not it is calibrated, as well as personal preferences and expectations may influence the rating. Moreover, the images in the article are not representative of the edition tested.
WORK – Hits and Men
A high school judo prodigy enters an MMA cage to face his ultimate rival in a fight for recognition. The latter is none other than his own father.
Passing on to the sifting of the soul of his characters torn by anger and resentment, this family drama against the background of MMA tackles with the same tension mixed martial arts and daily life until his final family therapy, a father/son match painful for body and mind! Written by David McKenna (American History X) and carried by a Stephen Dorff in « state of grace » (his best actor performance), this work that takes on tripes is a very good surprise.
IMAGE – In the cage
The definition has biting, the details stick to the skin (cf. the bodies of the fighters and textile fibres), the colorimetric palette displays bold hues (reds and blues are superb) and the contrasts are ideally handled (blacks remain deep and whites bright). A determined HD transfer!
SOUND – The Heart Cry
Intimistic most of the time with soft atmospheres and subtly rendered dialogues, this soundtrack knows how to play fists when necessary. The atmosphere of the gymnasium (sports training of members) and fighting (the public « on fire ») is palpable, the dynamics have punch and the bass are painful.
Competing and carefully doubled, however, the VF cannot win the sound duel due to lack of power.
CONCLUSION – Like father, like son?
Seriously claiming in his category, Battled is an exciting fighter who has the opportunity to shine on HD support!
Artistic note
8
Video quality
9
Audio quality
9
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