NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

ADDITION: Universe (HK) - Region FREE' Blu-ray - April 2010:

ON THE Blu-ray: Image: 8/9
The first number indicates a relative level of excellence compared to other Blu-ray on a ten-point scale. The second number places this image along the full range of DVD and Blu-ray discs.

At first blush, Universe has given us an outstanding image. It’s sharp, highly resolved, polished, well lit, in clear, deep focus when it should be. And then in those moments when the camera is still enough, we see its pervasive edge enhancement and oversharpening. But aside from this disturbance in the force I found no other distracting transfer issues. The source print looks good. Color is filtered through a bluish cyan to good effect, and contrast is well under control with plenty of snap.

Audio & Music: 7/6
The Cantonese DTS-HD MA 7.1 mix offers plenty of punch to the action sequences and solid slam to the explosions. But then there are those silly exaggerated treble noises that pass for broken glass and random shattered objects and bullets careening off one surface or another. This solution to effects is exceedingly common in Hong Kong films of the genre, and likely no fault of the transfer. I couldn’t say for certain, but the attempts to pinpoint these effects may also be in the original mix, but it was distracting because even though correctly located they seemed detached from the rest of the mix. Anthony Chue’s music is effective in the quiet moments but routine in the action sequences.

Operations: 5
English subtitles are provided. Despite the occasional mishap, they make a certain sense, after a fashion, though some plot points were not all that easy to follow. A simple menu with no extra features.

Extras:

The Loneliest of Bones, especially as compared to the later Dragon Dynasty 2-disc DVD.

Bottom line: 7
I wasn't disappointed by the movie once I accepted it as a live action comic book. I thought it might even have rewatchable potential. The image is clean and sharp and the audio makes plenty of noise. If you can find Invisible Target for rent I’d start there.

ON THE DVD: Dragon Dynasty gives Invisible Target solid looking progressive flagged transfer. Colors look nicely saturated and flesh tones look healthy. Black levels look good with a few scenes where details don't look as crisp as they do for the majority of the film. There are no problems with compression and edge enhancement in kept in check.

This release comes with three audio options, Dolby Digital 5.1 Cantonese, Dolby Digital Stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 English. All three audio mixes are clear, balanced and robust, especially during actions sequences. Removable English, English SDH, Spanish. The subtitles are easy to follow and error free.

This release comes with an abundance of extra content that give a detailed and informative look into this production. Most of the extra content is in Cantonese (with a few of the interviews in English) and English subtitles have been provided. Dragon Dynasty have put together a exceptional release which excels in every way and is totally deserving of its "Ultimate Edition" banner.

 -Michael Den Boer