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Race to Witch Mountain(2009)A taxi driver gets more than get bargained for when he picks up two teen runaways. Not only does the pair possess supernatural powers, but they're also trying desperately to escape people who have made them their targets. For more about Race to Witch Mountain and the Race to Witch Mountain Blu-ray release, see Race to Witch Mountain Blu-ray Review published by Kenneth Brown on July 22, 2009 where this Blu-ray release scored 3.0 out of 5. Director: Andy Fickman Writers: Matt Lopez, Mark Bomback Starring: Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig, Carla Gugino, Ciarán Hinds, Tom Everett Scott Composer: Trevor Rabin » See full cast & crew Race to Witch Mountain Blu-ray, Video QualityRace to Witch Mountain features a decidedly decent, somewhat problematic 1080p/AVC-encoded transfer that satisfies far more often than it disappoints. Greg Gardiner's palette is unexpectedly bland for the most part -- skintones are usually muddy, delineation ranges from unforgiving to impenetrable, and the darkest portions of the image fuse together to create amorphous black holes -- but contrast remains stable throughout the presentation. Even though the film's most ruthless shadows flatten the image on occasion, depth and overall dimensionality is nice and strong (particularly during daylit exterior shots, and scenes involving colorful alien encounters). Thankfully, fine detail is quite good, boasting enough well-defined edges and revealing textures to elevate the picture above its humdrum visuals. It helps that the transfer doesn't suffer from any significant artifacting, banding, or source noise. Noticeable edge enhancement and crush pop up from time to time, but rarely become major distractions. Ultimately, I was expecting more from a Disney release (seeing as the studio is responsible for some of the most stunning Blu-ray presentations on the market), but this able-bodied transfer should please fans of the film. Race to Witch Mountain Blu-ray, Audio QualityRace to Witch Mountain features a spry, at-times bombastic DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround track that captures the heightened intensity of the film's frequent chase scenes. Dialogue remains crisp and clear, leaving little to the imagination. A few quips get buried beneath the squeal of screeching tires and the rending metal of colliding cars, but every important whisper, exchange, and conversation is intelligible and well-prioritized in the mix. LFE output is commendable (albeit a tad overdone on occasion), infusing crashes and explosions with legitimate presence and impact. Rear speaker aggression is impressive as well, injecting plenty of convincing ambient effects and realistic acoustic properties into the track's immersive soundfield. Moreover, pans are smooth and dynamics are strong, both of which result in a proficient, somewhat refined presentation befitting a high definition release. Directionality is a bit too imprecise for my tastes -- the designers tend to overload each speaker with unkempt sound simply to emphasize how increasingly dangerous Jack's misadventures in babysitting are turning out to be -- but kids will still be suitably blown away by the sonic immediacy of it all. All things considered, A Race to Witch Mountain doesn't deliver the sort of top tier lossless track audiophiles crave, but it does serve up a solid effort that does a fine job with what it's been given. Race to Witch Mountain: Other Editions
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• Race to Witch Mountain Gets UK BD Release - June 19, 2009 Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced that it will release 'Race to Witch Mountain' on Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on August 24, day-and-date with the DVD. This will be the first Disney UK release to include a digital copy of the movie, as has ...
• Witch Mountain Remake Racing to Blu-ray - May 11, 2009 In an early announcement to retailers, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the 2009 remake of 'Race to Witch Mountain' to Blu-ray on August 4th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied ...
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