The Matador (2005)
HD Video - Reference
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 8/10
The Matador is the 4th Weinstein title I’ve seen now & the video transfer is flawless on this one. If Weinstein decides to continue to use AVC as their codec for future titles that’s fine by me. No compression artifacts, no noise, macro, grain, edge enhancement etc. Colors never bleed, skin tones are accurate & blacks are rock solid throughout. I have to say I didn’t expect this good a video presentation. Like the Paramount release, Sahara, The Matador PQ leaps off the screen & gives an impressive three dimensional look throughout the entire runtime. The dolby digital plus track is mainly front heavy with crisp & clear dialog throughout that never gets washed away from the subtle surround effects. This track is however not a groundbreaking lossless soundtrack & the sonic appeal leans more towards a typical well encoded standard dolby digital mix. Overall, I agree with most reviewers & others who have seen this disc that it ranks among the best Warner, Universal & Paramount transfers out now to date & I look forward to seeing more high-def transfers from the Weinstein Company in the future for HD DVD!
Pulse (2006)
HD Video - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 8/10
HD Audio Dolby TrueHD - 9/10
Scary Movie 4 (2006)
HD Video - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10
Wolf Creek (2005)
HD Video - 10/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10
Chronos (1985)
HD Video - 8/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10
HD Audio dts - 9/10
Black Rain (1989)
HD Video - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 8/10
HD Audio dts - 8/10
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
HD Video - 10/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 8/10
The Departed (2006)
HD Video - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby TrueHD - 10/10
Hollywoodland (2006)
HD Video - Reference
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10
Half Baked (1998)
HD Video - 8/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10
The Wicker Man (2006)
HD Video - 10/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby TrueHD - 10/10
Babel (2006)
HD Video - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10
Beerfest (2006)
HD Video - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 10/10
Bullitt (1968)
HD Video - 8/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 7/10
Nine Inch Nails: Beside You in Time (2006)
HD Video - 10/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby TrueHD - 10/10
The Getaway (1972)
HD Video - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 8/10
The Architect (2006)
HD Video - 10/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 8/10
HD Audio Dolby TrueHD - 8/10
The World's Fastest Indian (2005)
HD Video - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 8/10
HD Audio Dolby TrueHD - 9/10
Cream: Royal Albert Hall - London May 2-3-5-6 (2005)
HD Video - Reference
HD Audio dts - 10/10
Heart: Alive in Seattle (2003)
HD Video - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby TrueHD - 10/10
The case shows Dolby Plus & my receiver shows Dolby Digital. Despite this, both tracks sound very good. I found the PQ to be a bit soft & it has a little noise in some areas but overall the AVC transfer is near perfect.
Barry Manilow Live! (2000)
HD Video - 10/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby TrueHD - 10/10
Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire: Live at the Greek Theatre (2005)
HD Video - 9/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital - Reference