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S E A R C H D V D B e a v e r |
(aka 'The Darkness' or Los otros' or 'Les autres')
Directed by Alejandro Amenábar
USA | Spain | France | Italy 2001
The 4K UHD of The Others is reviewed/compared HERE
Screen sensation Nicole Kidman (The
Hours, Moulin
Rouge!,
Eyes Wide Shut) delivers an
utterly unforgettable performance in this scary and stylish suspense thriller.
While awaiting her husband's return from war, Grace (Kidman) and her two young
children live an unusually isolated existence behind the locked doors and drawn
curtains of a secluded island mansion. Then, after three mysterious servants
arrive and it becomes chillingly clear that there is far more to his house than
can be seen, Grace finds herself in a harrying fight to save her children and
keep her sanity. Acclaimed by critics everywhere, the unpredictable twists and
turns of this compelling hit will keep you guessing as it keeps you riveted to
the edge of your seat! ***
Exceerpt from Caroline Westbrook's review at EmpireOnline located HERE |
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Theatrical Release: September 1st, 2001 - Venice Film Festival
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Distribution | Dimension (2-disc) - Region 1 - NTSC | Alliance (Canada) - Region 'A' - Blu-ray | Miramax / Lionsgate - Region 'A' - Blu-ray |
Runtime | 1:44:04 | 1:44:14.047 | 1:44:29.263 |
Video | 1.78:1
Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 7.56 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
1080i Single-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 16,508,058,989 Feature: 16,439,998,464 bytesVideo Bitrate: 15.00 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
1080P Single-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 24,482,885,789 bytesFeature: 19,503,249,408 bytesVideo Bitrate: 19.49 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
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Audio | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), DUB: French (Dolby Digital 2.0) | DTS-HD Master Audio
English 3906 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 3906 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz
/ 1509 kbps / 24-bit) Dolby Digital Audio English 448 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 448 kbps Dolby Digital Audio French 448 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 448 kbps |
DTS-HD Master Audio English 3902 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 3902 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit) |
Subtitles | English, Spanish, None | None | English (SDH), Spanish, None |
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• A Look Inside "The Others" (21:53) |
Release Information: 1080i Single-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 16,508,058,989 Feature: 16,439,998,464 bytesVideo Bitrate: 15.00 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
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Release Information: 1080P Single-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 24,482,885,789 bytesFeature: 19,503,249,408 bytesVideo Bitrate: 19.49 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video Edition Details:
• A Look Inside "The Others" (21:56)
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The 4K UHD of The Others is reviewed/compared HERE NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc. ADDITION: Miramax Lionsgate Blu-ray September 2011': Well, we've been here before - Alliance comes out with a Blu-ray first - but it's a limited interlaced transfer - while the US edition is progressive and more robust. What I'd say that is notable is that the colors on the Canadian edition fluctuate - sometimes warmer, frequently cooler... and paler. It is not a significantly higher bitrate on the Lionsgate but it shows up in-motion with less artifacts. The interlacing issue should be enough despite the US 1080P looking a shade green (like the Dimension DVD). Audio is a wash with both having almost the exact kbps and both being DTS-HD Master 5.1. The Alliance does offer a French DUB but only the Lionsgate / Miramax has subtitle options. Both are region 'A'-locked. Extras on the Lionsgate duplicate the Dimension 2-disc with the four production featurettes and the trailer (no gallery) - it also has a 'bookmark' ability for those keen to use. This handily beats the Alliance Blu-ray which was bare-bones. Another significant attribute is the price - under $10! I thought this was a superb psychological mystery/horror and the Lionsgate Blu-ray seems like a no-brainer to me. Recommended! *** ADDITION: Alliance Blu-ray July 09': Great, chilling, film but Alliance are up to their old tricks with an interlaced bare-bones transfer. It doesn't even have menus or subtitle options. To be honest, I don't understand the reason behind releasing this in 1080i with no extras. It advances upon the DVD but falls far short of the heights the new format can climb. You can see the comparative improvement below. The disc is only single-layered at only 16Gig. I mean... why bother? I suspect they are hoping to fool purchasers... but not on our watch Alliance!
*** This DVD was very good - a 2-disc affair with a decent, if not stellar, image and some viable extras on a 2nd single-layered DVD. For the Blu-ray we say pass. Let's hope it comes to out via a reputable production in hi-def company soon. |
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Distribution | Dimension (2-disc) - Region 1 - NTSC | Alliance (Canada) - Region 'A' - Blu-ray | Miramax / Lionsgate - Region 'A' - Blu-ray |