: The stereo spread effectively captures the "busy din" of Chicago streets and military environments.
A review of the political thriller The Package , specifically focusing on the 1080p Blu-ray release featuring a DTS-HD MA 2.0 audio track: The Film: A Tight Cold War Thriller
Starring as Green Beret Sergeant Johnny Gallagher, The Package is a smart, muscular thriller that benefits from the gritty atmosphere of late-80s Chicago. The plot follows Gallagher as he transports a military prisoner ( Tommy Lee Jones ) who escapes, drawing the sergeant into a complex political assassination plot involving Cold War tensions. It’s an "adult" thriller that favors tension and character over mindless explosions, though it still delivers solid action. Video Quality: 1080p AVC Transfer
: Voices are clean and centered, never getting lost in the sound effects.
While a 2.0 track might seem limited, this lossless mix performs surprisingly well:
If you are a fan of Gene Hackman or "meat-and-potatoes" 80s thrillers, this Blu-ray is a worthy addition to your collection. It provides a solid technical presentation that honors the source material without over-processing it.
: The palette is somewhat muted to match the film’s "street-level" Chicago vibe, but skin tones remain natural. Black levels are robust, providing great depth in nighttime sequences, though some minor "crush" is occasionally present. Audio Quality: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
: James Newton Howard’s tension-filled score is well-balanced, sounding full and resonant without overpowering the action. Verdict
: The stereo spread effectively captures the "busy din" of Chicago streets and military environments.
A review of the political thriller The Package , specifically focusing on the 1080p Blu-ray release featuring a DTS-HD MA 2.0 audio track: The Film: A Tight Cold War Thriller
Starring as Green Beret Sergeant Johnny Gallagher, The Package is a smart, muscular thriller that benefits from the gritty atmosphere of late-80s Chicago. The plot follows Gallagher as he transports a military prisoner ( Tommy Lee Jones ) who escapes, drawing the sergeant into a complex political assassination plot involving Cold War tensions. It’s an "adult" thriller that favors tension and character over mindless explosions, though it still delivers solid action. Video Quality: 1080p AVC Transfer The.Package.1989.1080p.BluRay.AVC.DTS-HD.MA.2.0...
: Voices are clean and centered, never getting lost in the sound effects.
While a 2.0 track might seem limited, this lossless mix performs surprisingly well: : The stereo spread effectively captures the "busy
If you are a fan of Gene Hackman or "meat-and-potatoes" 80s thrillers, this Blu-ray is a worthy addition to your collection. It provides a solid technical presentation that honors the source material without over-processing it.
: The palette is somewhat muted to match the film’s "street-level" Chicago vibe, but skin tones remain natural. Black levels are robust, providing great depth in nighttime sequences, though some minor "crush" is occasionally present. Audio Quality: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 It’s an "adult" thriller that favors tension and
: James Newton Howard’s tension-filled score is well-balanced, sounding full and resonant without overpowering the action. Verdict