G.I. Joe: Retaliation

[Lost hero]

Review


Movie 4.0
Video 3.5 (3D) 5.0 (2D)
3D 3.5
Audio 5.0
Extras 3.5
Overall 3.5 (3D) 4.5 (2D)

mmm la edicion 3D con peor video que la 2D

G.I. Joe: Retaliation's high definition transfer dazzles. The picture looks amazing in nearly every scene. It's naturally sharp and infinitely clear. Details are incredible, particularly close-ups that reveal every bead of sweat and blood, each strand of facial hair, and all facial lines and pores.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of the 3D presentation. Rather than looking darker than the 2D -- which is a problem many 3D transfers face -- Retaliation actually appears a bit lighter. There's a paleness to the image, generally, and the black levels aren't as tight and deep as they are in the standalone 2D transfer. What's more, details look appreciably more flat here, less dynamic, less realistic, less filmic.
This is definitely not must-see Blu-ray 3D.

If lots of explosions, an endless string of gunfire, and plenty of marital arts action sounds even the least bit palatable, check out G.I. Joe: Retaliation. It's the zenith of polished, action-packed modern shoot-em-up marvels. Better, it's a superior film to the previous installment in every area. Better characterization, a good story, and a more faithful adaptation of classic G.I. Joe makes it a runaway success within its natural confines. It won't leave its audiences pondering the meaning of life, but it's rock-solid escapism at its finest. Paramount's Blu-ray 3D release of G.I. Joe: Retaliation features reference-quality sound but a picture quality that's a few ticks below the 2D-only presentation. A nice selection of extra content is included. The 2D-only release is the better value.

Highly recommended.