Not exact matches
Batman appears in both an aspect ratio of approximately 1.85:1 and in a fullscreen
version on this double - sided, single - layered DVD; the
widescreen image has been enhanced
for 16X9 televisions.
For many years, the TV prints of the Robe were struck from the «flat,» standard - ratio
version shot simultaneously with the
widescreen version.
Mission: Impossible appears in both an aspect ratio of approximately 2.35:1 and in a fullscreen
version on this single - sided, double - layered DVD; the
widescreen image has not been enhanced
for 16X9 televisions.
Though the film was projected at IMAX venues in 3 - D, it's offered in 2 - D only
for the home viewing audience, and the 1.78:1 anamorphic
widescreen image is consistently good in the face of a mélange of source media — note that the longer
version relies more heavily on video - based footage originated by the MIR's electronic eyes.
Warner's DVD
version of McCabe & Mrs. Miller is unfortunately something of a disappointment in the technical department: the 2.35:1 anamorphic
widescreen image is too black
for a film that was pre-exposed in order to decrease contrast, while digital video noise reduction looks like it was rather severely applied to the intentionally gritty images, resulting in a general lack of detail.
For review we received the
widescreen «Unrated
Version,» which runs five minutes longer than the theatrical cut, though the disc provides no indication of what's been restored to the film.
Offered on one platter in 1.85:1 and full - frame
versions, the
widescreen video transfer, enhanced
for 16x9 displays, exhibits a certain degree of grain endemic from the low - budget source material, but it does offer considerably bright flesh tones and vibrant colour depth.
There are interesting side - by - side storyboard / finished scene comparisons
for the film's more visually complex sequences; a selection of rather understandably deleted scenes that can be viewed with commentary by director and producer as well as within the context of the film (albeit in rather cumbersome fashion); a largely useless montage of still photos from the production cut to a cue of John Murphy's score; the usual cast and crew filmographies and production notes; plus a full - frame
version of the film to go with the nicely transferred anamorphic
widescreen one.
As an added «screw you» to those who don't or won't do
widescreen, this is only available
for your hearing pleasure on the original aspect ratio
version of the movie.
A reformatted fullscreen
version is sold separately, and
for a film this wide, you'll definitely want to make sure you get this
Widescreen DVD and not the one that loses almost half the picture.
(
For the purposes of efficiency, we'll ignore the existence of dual full screen
versions, as these contain the same extras as the
widescreen DVD releases.)
Just when you think you've gotten through nearly all the supplements, the last listing is
for a feature audio commentary by director Michael Lembeck, available exclusively on the
widescreen version.
Back to the DVD: As usual, the GKids package includes a DVD disc that offers the film in 1.85:1 anamorphic
widescreen SD, with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio (but not lossless) in dubbed English, the original Japanese, and French, with optional English SDH dubtitles, English translation
for the original Japanese
version, and French.
The package also includes a DVD disc that offers the film in 1.85:1 anamorphic
widescreen SD, with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio (but not lossless) in dubbed English, the original Japanese, and French, with optional English SDH dubtitles, English translation
for the original Japanese
version, and French.
With the sharp focus on whites and the lovely setting of a lake in the country, Funny Games is a feast
for the eyes and it transfers well to the small screen, especially in the
widescreen version (both wide - and full - screen
versions are included on this disc).
For the purposes of this review, only the
widescreen version was screened.
Munroe's enthusiasm
for the property and this particular film comes through in his informative feature commentary, and Warner Home Video has taken similar care in assembling this fully - loaded platter, which includes both the
widescreen and full - frame
versions of the film.
Nonetheless, I did not spot compression issues on the
widescreen transfer and as
for the pan-and-scan
version, well it was lacking, not purely from the packed disc but it probably suffered next to the previous release.
Club Dread appears in both an aspect ratio of approximately 2.35:1 and in a fullscreen
version on this double - sided, single - layered DVD; the
widescreen image has been enhanced
for 16X9 televisions.
The
widescreen version (enhanced
for 16:9 TVs) brings the sights and sounds of the desert to life, with audio tracks available in English (Dolby Digital 5.1 or Dolby Digital 2.0) and French (Dolby Digital 2.0).
This could have been a perfect chance
for Disney to release a
widescreen version of the film, which is known to exist (as seen in the making - of featurette and a couple music videos).
Although captures weighing the fullscreen
version of the SE (reviewed below) against the Superbit's 1.85:1 anamorphic
widescreen transfer wouldn't prove much other than the disparity in aspect ratios, the Superbit platter boasts a much more expressive colour palette, blacks that approach pitch
for a change, and detail so microscopically fine that, while Gobby's costume now officially looks stupid, the CGI has, conversely, never been more convincing, since all that compositing work is finally discernible.
This is the first update to Fieldrunners in more than 4 years, and alongside the much - needed
widescreen support
for the iPhone
version, both the iPhone and iPad
versions are now 64 - bit compatible, so they shouldn't be getting the boot whenever the 32 - bit Appocalypse approaches...
Or go
for the complete saga with the X-Men Trilogy Pack, which includes X-Men, X2: X-Men United and X-Men: The Last Stand in
widescreen single - disc
versions only.
For the purposes of this review, only the Unrated
widescreen version was viewed.
The movie is available
for purchase in one of three
versions:
Widescreen, Full Screen, or a 2 Disc Special Edition.
As
for the soft, greyish 1.85:1 anamorphic
widescreen transfer (a separate full - frame
version is also available — be careful, as the two are differentiated on the back of the case rather than on the front), do not adjust your set: you're in Adrian Lyne territory now.
For this review, the
widescreen version was screened.
The interior features a
version of Mercedes»
Widescreen Cockpit infotainment interface, with two 12.3 - inch display screens,
for the driver.
To provide economies of scale with other Mercedes models, it receives a lightly reworked
version of the latest E-Class's dashboard, complete with a so - called
Widescreen Cockpit with twin 12.3 in displays
for the instruments and infotainment system, and a multi-function steering wheel from the facelifted S - Class.
The new tablet, which doesn't appear to have a name, features a 10.1 - inch
widescreen HD display and is slated to ship in the first half of 2011 with the Android Honeycomb operating system, the next
version of Android designed
for tablet devices.
For the minority of gamers that have 16:9 televisions, the GameCube
version does lack the Wii's
widescreen support, though both
versions support progressive scan.
the game will have «4:3 and
widescreen modes (not stretched, but actually see more in
widescreen mode), an option to flip the jump buttons (in case you're used to the DSiWare
version or the 3DS cart
version), just about all the modes from Cave Story + on Steam (so it'll have even more levels than the WiiWare
version), and touchscreen support
for the Sub menu.
The DVD
version will be presented in
Widescreen with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround and English 2.0 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles, and includes a new interview with Al Gore, audio commentary by director Davis Guggenheim, audio commentary by producers Lawrence Bender, Scott Burns, Laurie David and Lesley Chilcott and Melissa Etheridge's music video
for «I Need to Wake Up.»
A
version also released
for current gen consoles last year, allowing
for 4K resolution and an optional
widescreen presentation.
The Remastered
version features
widescreen visuals and enhanced assets, but it is otherwise unchanged (
for better or worse).