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    Triage

    Featured In Issue 149, July/August/September 2010

    Picture4.5
    Sound4.5
    WSR Score4.5
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    E1 Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    NEM-BD-24
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    War violence, disturbing images, language, brief sexuality and nudity
    (Retail Price):
    $24.98
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Single Layer (BD-25)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    99
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    A, B & C
    (Theatrical Year):
    2009
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    08/10/10
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Danis Tanovic
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    (Disc Soundtrack):
    Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    Based on the book by Scott Anderson, "Triage" is a film that chronicles the shocking tale of battle-scarred war photographer Mark Walsh (Farrell). With a well-earned reputation for working in some of the most unforgiving locations on Earth, his editor Ay (Stevenson) asks him to cover the fighting in Kurdistan, an assignment he accepts without question. Despite the danger and concerns of his wife Elena (Vega), Mark and his friend and fellow photographer David (Sives) head off to the Middle East. But when Mark returns home after a near-death experience without his friend and colleague, he's an entirely different person. When Mark's health begins to deteriorate, Elena asks her father, Joaquin (Lee), a veteran psychoanalyst with military experience, to help. As Mark struggles to recover from post-traumatic stress disorder and his wife, Elena, sets out to discover the facts behind David's disappearance, the shocking truth is revealed. (Gary Reber)

    Special features include a making-of featuette (SD 19:37), soundbites, B-roll footage, and the theatrical trailer.

    The 1080p AVC picture is superb, with a realistic gritty appearance, which captures the stark desert war-torn landscape setting for the film. During the scenes in England, the look is natural throughout. Fleshtones are perfectly natural. The color palette is hued in browns and earthy tones, with no exaggeration. Hues are rich and warm, especially reds. Contrast is well balanced, with deep blacks and excellent shadow delineation. Dimensionality is quite good as well. Resolution is revealing of fine facial features and object textures, especially during close-ups. This is a very engaging visual experience that is emotionally telling. (Gary Reber)

    The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack is well produced, with a natural dynamic character and realistic soundscapes. Dialogue is nicely integrated spatially for a realistic presence, whether during interior or exterior scenes. The battle scenes are incredibly realistic, with aggressive holosonic® surround envelopment and directionalized sound effects. Atmospheric sound effects are effectively realistic as well, especially low-level sounds. Low-frequency effects are, at times, prominent during war scenes and a nightclub scene with pounding music. The orchestral music score is nicely recorded, with a wide and deep soundstage that extends deeply into the surrounds. This is a well-constructed soundtrack that emotionally captures the strong feelings expressed in the storytelling. (Gary Reber)

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