Source France | Publisher : Carlotta Films | Release date : 03 October 2023
Video format
1080p24 – Ratio 1.78
CSD / BT.709 – AVC encoding
Soundtrack
English DTS-HD MA 5.1
English DTS-HD MA 2.0
Subtitles
French
Rated 4 out of 5
Artistic : 7.5 | Video : 9.5 | Audio : 9.5
It is brought to the attention of our dear readers that, in addition to the specified and used viewing equipment, the rendering may differ from one installation to another, whether or not it is calibrated, as well as personal preferences and expectations may influence notation. Moreover, the images in the article are not representative of the edition tested.
Test equipment and condition (Config. HP: 5.1.4)
Video broadcaster : Sony Bravia XR-65A80J (Expert)
Sources : Oppo UDP-203 Audiocom Reference | Zappiti Reference
Pregnant : Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar (DTS Neural:X), SVS SB-4000
WORK - Animating chaos
The Assassin appears from the abyss in a diving bell and sinks into the heart of an infernal universe populated by mutant creatures and mad scientists. Soon captured, he becomes the victim of the world he is charged with destroying...
The result of a thorough work of more than 30 years, this visually revolutionary crazy project (different animation techniques are at work) that is due to Phil Tippett, genius of animatronics behind the unforgettable creatures of the original trilogy Star Wars, Robocop or Starship Troopers, pushes the limits of imagination as the future ruins of humanity, populated by monstrous creatures guided by self-destruction, explore within a maze nightmaredesque No other way. And if it is easy to lose it, the fault of an uncertain narrative, the evocative force of its images suffices to capture attention.
IMAGE - The circles of Hell
Dominated by the black, the « materia prima » Alchemical (you will understand to the vision of this infernal trip), the different artificially illuminated underground worlds are meticulously exposed by this solid HD transfer (a transparent compression) which displays with as much precision (admirable stitching) as clarity (contrasts accomplished) of the pushed details, diapree colorimetry, sustained blacks and clear brightness. And if the texture varies all along, it is because the film was captured in digital but also in 35 mm.
SON - Divine wrath
An English mix 5.1 (the work is almost completely silent) with the striking dynamic that delivers striking spatialization (between direct effects and disconcerting atmospheres), a ubiquitous rear scene (profusion mecanico-organic sounds), a visceral score as wide as enveloping and deliberately overflowing bass.
CONCLUSION - Beyond the nightmare
Monster movie of a visionary artist, Mad God takes advantage of a limited prestige edition (an exclusive digipack with facsimile in English, ten photos and the poster of the film) barred with bonuses (interview, interviews, making-of and much more) where the technique deployed by this Blu-ray amplifies the sensuality of this radical cinema experience!
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