February 7, 2014

Justice League: War Blu-ray Review






**SYNOPSIS**



In Gotham City’s shadows lurks a mysterious figure, a silent guardian known only as the Batman. While battling crime and an ever-growing public distrust, he faces the injustices of the night alone. During a criminal pursuit, the Batman crosses paths with the arrogant intergalactic cop Green Lantern, and the unlikely duo uncovers an impending threat bigger and more deadly than anything the Earth has faced before. For the Earth to have a chance to survive, it will b a race to forge an uneasy alliance of its greatest super powers, including the Kryptonian alien, Superman; the Amazonian envoy, Wonder Woman; and the Scarlet Speedster, the Flash. Along with newcomers Cyborg and teen super hero Shazam, this awesome assembly of the world’s finest are prepared to meet evil head-on and offer mankind its only hope, if they don’t self-destruct first!





**VIDEO QUALITY**



Justice League: War arrives on Blu-ray with a 1080p transfer in the aspect ratio of 1.78:1. - A solid presentation with one minor quibble. Colors are well saturated with bold primaries pooping of the superheros and their elaborate costumes. Black levels were inky throughout. Fine detail was excellent and shows off Jim Lee's artistry. There is some noticeable banding in certain scenes that hope they can remedy in future. 8.5/10


**AUDIO QUALITY**



Audio is provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. - Your ears will be treated to a "Super" sonic presentation. Dialogue was placed front and center remaining crisp and clear through the movie's 79 minute running time. Surrounds are heavily engaged with the action on screen feeling like it's taking place right in the listening space. LFE response was massive and powerful. Deep bass rumbles the floor and kicks you in the rear end without breaking a sweat. Warner has dine a fine job with this one. 10/10


**SPECIAL FEATURES**



* Creating Heroes: The Life and Art of Jim Lee (HD, 37min18sec) - This retrospective of Jim Lee's legendary career and is a must watch for fans of the artist and the DC universe. Lee is interviewed along with others and they take a look back from his beginnings to present day.

* Justice League: War Act D - From Animatic to Pencil Test (HD, 23min45sec) - A collection of animatics with insight from the director Jay Olivia.

* From the DC Comics Vault - 4 Vintage Cartoons - Included are 1 episode of Justice League:Unlimited, 1 episodes of Batman: The Brave And The Bold, and 1 episode of 2 episodes of Young Justice

* Deconstructing War with Jay Oliva and Jim Lee (HD, 21min26sec) -

* Sneak Peak for Son of Batman