Self/Less

In Self/Less critically ill real-estate billionaire Damian Hale (Kingsley) undergoes a radical medical procedure as his only chance to save himself from death. The procedure transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy young man (Reynolds). But all is not as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body's origin and the organization that will kill to protect its cause. (Gary Reber)

Special features include commentary with Director Tarsem Singh; the featurettes Inside Self/Less (HD 06:37), On The Run: The Action Of Self/Less (HD 06:46), and Shedding (HD 02:27); upfront previews; and an UltraViolet digital copy.

The 2.35:1 1080p AVC picture was photographed digitally in Panavision® and exhibits flatness in the imagery. But resolution is excellent, especially in instances of extreme closeups, with fine detail exhibited in facial features, hair, clothing, and object texture. The collar palette is naturally hued with strong primaries that exhibit vividness. The gold accents that adorn Kingsley's palatial residence are lush and warm. Fleshtones are naturally hued throughout. Contrast is generally excellent, as well, exhibiting deep blacks and shadow delineation. This is a most satisfying visual experience that will not disappoint. (Gary Reber)

The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack is great, with engaging dynamics in various segments. The New Orleans brass band during the basketball action sounds terrific. Other instances of the music score also are wonderful. Deep bass supports the action sequences with impactful extension to sub-25 Hz frequencies, all of which enhances the dramatics. The music is primarily frontal but nicely extends to the surrounds for envelopment. At times, the music aggressively occupies the surrounds. The percussion performance under the end credits is well worth a listen. Atmospherics and sound effects are effectively articulate and at times directionalized in the surrounds. The car chase scene is intense, thanks to the excellent soundfield sonics. Dialogue is nicely integrated spatially. This is an effectively exciting soundtrack that builds with the unfolding of the suspense. (Gary Reber)