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    Son Of No One, The

    Featured In Issue 165, March 2012

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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Anchor Bay Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    BE23808
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    Violence, pervasive language and brief disturbing sexual content
    (Retail Price):
    $29.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    94
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    A
    (Theatrical Year):
    2011
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    02/21/12
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Dito Montiel
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    (Disc Soundtrack):
    Dolby TrueHD 5.1
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    The Son Of No One is about how far one police officer will go to keep his dark past hidden and protect his family. Jonathan (Tatum) is a second-generation cop who gets in over his heard when he's assigned to reopen a double homicide cold case in his Queens neighborhood. An anonymous source feeding new information on the long-unsolved murders to a local reporter (Binoche) leads to evidence suggesting a possible cover-up by the former lead detective (Pacino) who was on the investigation. As Jonathan digs deeper into the assignment, a dark secret about the case emerges, which threatens to destroy his life and his family. (Gary Reber)

    Special features include commentary with Writer/Producer/Direcor Dito Montiel and Editor/Executive Producer Jake Pushinsiky, extended scenes (HD 06:27), and the theatrical trailer.

    The 1080p AVC picture is natural in appearance, with flashback segments appearing gritty and stylized at times. The present day scenes are rendered with a natural color palette with well-balanced hues that are warmly cast. Contrast is good, with deep blacks and generally revealing shadow delineation. Fleshtones appear natural. Resolution is revealing of fine detail in close-ups of facial features, hair,
    clothing, and object texture. Overall, this is a dramatic picture experience that works well within the context of the storytelling. (Gary Reber)

    The Dolby® TrueHD 5.1-channel soundtrack is quietly developed, with a moving orchestral score that provides the emotional foundation. Atmospherics and sound effects are subtle but effective in setting the mood, and at times, provide dynamic energy and surround envelopment. Deep bass in the .1 LFE channel is limited but effective during intense segments. Dialogue sounds natural and spatially integrated but at times is at extremely low levels and is unintelligible. Overall, this is an undistinguished soundtrack but effectively creates a moody sonic experience. (Gary Reber)

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