36 Quai des Orfèvres Blu-ray

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S E A R C H D V D B e a v e r

(aka "36 Quai des Orfèvres" )

directed by Olivier Marchal
France 2004

Director Olivier Marchal has roots in law enforcement but I sincerely hope the muddled extremes examined in the plot between power hungry cops and unconscionable criminals is pure fiction. Totally dissimilar to Henri-Georges Clouzot's 1947 classic called simply Quai des orfevres, 36 (as it became marketed as) still gives a very entertaining ride based, in great part, to Daniel Auteuil's commanding performance. He resembles Robert DeNiro in this film to quite a strong degree and is the fair cop essentially foiled by the letter of the law turning against him. This is conveniently set-up by unfair and disliked cop Gerard Depardieu, who I might add, has the biggest nose I have ever seen (in close-ups it barely looks real). This film is topped to the brim with well choreographed action and unexpected suspense. For violent extreme cop movies - this ranks as one of the best in recent years.

Gary Tooze

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Theatrical Release: November 24th, 2004

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EDKO Films - Region 3 - NTSC vs. Tartan - Region 2 - PAL vs. Palisades Tartan - Region 'B' - Blu-ray

Big thanks to Gary Tooze and Henrik Sylow for the DVD Screen Caps!

(EDKO Films - Region 3 - NTSC - LEFT vs. Tartan - Region 2 - PAL - MIDDLE vs. Tartan - Region 'B' - Blu-ray - RIGHT)

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Distribution	EDKO Films Region 3 - NTSC	Tartan Region 2 - PAL	Tartan Region 'B' - Blu-ray
Runtime	1:46:12	1:46:33 (4% PAL speedup)	1:51:00.695
Video	2.32:1 Original Aspect Ratio 16X9 enhanced Average Bitrate: 9.14 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s	2.35:1 Original Aspect Ratio 16X9 enhanced Average Bitrate: 5.69 mb/s PAL 720x576 25.00 f/s	1080P Dual-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 24,533,363,080 bytes Feature: 20,451,962,880 bytes Video Bitrate: 18.98 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
	NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.
Bitrate: EDKO Films
Bitrate: Tartan
Bitrate: Blu-ray
Audio	French (Dolby Digital DTS)	2.0 Dolby Digital French, 5.1 Dolby Digital French, DTS French, 2.0 Dolby Digital English (dub)	DTS-HD Master Audio French/Dutch 4223 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 4223 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Subtitles	English, Chinese, None	English, None	English, None
Features	Release Information: Studio: EDKO Films Aspect Ratio: Widescreen anamorphic - 2.32:1 Edition Details: • Trailer • Photo Gallery • Cast / Crew Filmographies DVD Release Date: July 4th, 2005 Keep Case Chapters 12	Release Information: Studio: Tartan Aspect Ratio: Widescreen anamorphic - 2.35:1 Edition Details: • Olivier Marchal Interview (9:37) • Making 36 (27:42) • Choosing costumes (13:41) • Choosing weapons (13:09) • Original Trailer (2:00) • Teaser Trailer (0:52) DVD Release Date: September 18th, 2006 Keep Case Chapters 16	Release Information: Studio: Tartan 1080P Dual-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 24,533,363,080 bytes Feature: 20,451,962,880 bytes Video Bitrate: 18.98 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video Edition Details: • Olivier Marchal Interview (9:37) • Making 36 (27:42) • Choosing costumes (13:41) • Choosing weapons (13:09) • Original Trailer (2:00) • Teaser Trailer (0:52) Blu-ray Release Date: November 2nd, 2009 Standard UK (thicker Blu-ray Case Chapters 16

Comments

We can dismiss the poorly subtitled, interlaced, Edko release totally now. Tartan have resurfaced as 'Palisades / Tartan' and this v seems from the same source as the DVD but in film speed and resolution bumped to 1080P. It is not as stunning an image as some may have desired - but it is much sharper than the SD. Colors tighten up and get more passive and realistic.

The DTS-Master is a real barn-burner and this action-cop flic is dynamically supported with the whopping 4223 Kbps 5.1 track. Prepare to rattle the floorboards. It is a much more significant superiority than the video rendering.

Extras are duplicated with many in HD but the commentary on the Gaumont edition is still not here.

This is an intense film experience... but a decent one if you are in the mood. Don't set your sights too high on the image and watch the volume for the bombastic audio.

Gary W. Tooze

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