Chocolate [Blu-ray]
Two weeks in the life of a fading hollywood producer whos having a rough time trying to get his new picture made. Studio: Magnolia Pict Hm Ent Release Date: 02/10/2009 Starring: Robert Deniro Stanley Tucci Run time: 104 minutes Rating: R Director: Barry Levinson
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars WARNING about the BluRay
Great movie, but the only English subtitles on the BluRay are for hearing-impaired people and have descriptions like “(men grunting)” and it’s annoying as heck.
What were they thinking?
Stupid.
I’m returning the BluRay even though the picture quality is certainly better and getting the DVD.
4 stars for the movie, minus one for the idiotic subtitle decision by the studio.
4 Stars Chocolate blu-ray
For those of you who watch your blu-rays without a reciever or tv that enhances and filters picture, you will notice artifacts in some scenes. Bitrates are healthy but the artifacts are probably from the source and cannot be helped. I don’t always trust blu-ray.com reviews(especially for this) because their setups use filters and do not always show the truth of the picture. They made ALOT of mistakes. One being “The Universe blu-ray” was 1080i when infact it was 1080p. It is just how the scource(mixture of old interlaced footage and new 1080p cg footage) is showned.
Having said that, you will enjoy “Chocolate” as it has great actions scenes and some great acting from the main lead female Jeeja. When there are no articfacts(only in very little dark scenes, not to worry), the picture holds up quite well. Big upgrade from bootleg dvds and etc. Subtitle translations are just right with unoticable mistakes. Extras aren’t weak but limited.
A must have for fans!
4 Stars Chocolate (2008) - Blu-ray Info
Version: U.S.A / Magnolia / Region A, B(?), C(?)
BD-25 VC-1 / Advanced Profile 3 / AACS
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Running time: 1:32:33
Movie size: 22,31 GB
Disc size: 24,48 GB
Total bit rate: 32.14 Mbps
Average video bit rate: 24.25 Mbps
DTS-HD Master Audio English 2736 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 2736 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
DTS-HD Master Audio Thai 2330 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 2330 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 Thai 448 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 448 kbps
Subtitles: English, English SDH, Spanish
Number of chapters: 13
#Making of Chocolate - (SD - 9 minutes)
#Previews from Magnolia HE (HD)
4 Stars Chocolate - Blu-ray
OMG. The movie starts off slow…., but picks up when the fighting scene starts. The lead actress looks quiet young. This is the female version of Tony Jaa, not as fast though, but still wicked. The outdoor balcony scene looks like that would hurt, simply amazing. The video quality is surprisingly good.
5 Stars A brilliant film … A gorgeous Blu-ray disc
Before you watch this gorgeously made Blu-Ray dvd take a second and go into the Special Features section and watch the “Making of Chocolate” selection. It is only 8 minutes long and will not spoil the viewing of the film itself, but will show you the training, the athleticism and the pain these actors went through to present to you this truly breathtaking film, then get your snacks, go to the bathroom, turn off your phones, refuse to answer the door, and enjoy one of the great action films of this or any era. From the first punch to the last one it is literally heart stopping, and for one who is afraid of heights the extended segment of carnage on the tracks of a japanese elevated train line with the street very far below will make you appreciate the artistry of this film even more. Love the kid, love the family, feel sadness for them in the grips of the Yakuza, but notice how the girl strives to right the wrongs and protect those around her. She is truly unbelievable. Enjoy it as I know you will, and then come back here and write your own review.
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