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    Lethal Weapon 2

    Featured In Issue 170, October 2012

    Picture3.5
    Sound3.5
    WSR Score3
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number):
    1000281882
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price):
    $79.98
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    114
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    Not Indicated
    (Theatrical Year):
    1989
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    05/22/12
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Richard Donner
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    DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    In Lethal Weapon 2, Buddy cops Martin Riggs (Gibson) and Roger Murtaugh (Glover) are back with their guns drawn in a sequel that is just as good as the first. This time the delightful Riggs and family man Murtaugh are in charge of Leo Getz (Pesci), a fast-talking government witness who knows a dangerous secret about laundering drug money. (Tricia Spears)

    Special features include commentary by Richard Donner, the featurette Stunts & Action (SD 03:45), additional footage (SD 04:12), and the theatrical trailer.

    While previously reviewed as a LaserDisc in Issue 02, and DVDs in Issues 24 and 41, and as a Blu-ray™ in 114, the remastered 2.40:1 1080p VC-1 picture exhibits an improved look that is faithful to the original photography, though, some scenes are slightly soft. Donner's use of the widescreen format is effective. Color fidelity is excellent, with natural-looking fleshtones throughout. Blacks are deep and solid and shadow detail is significantly improved. Colors are rich, with balanced hues and deep, pure blacks. Images are sharp and nicely detailed throughout. The image looks very three-dimensional, albeit slightly soft. (Gary Reber)

    The overall quality of the DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack is underwhelming, with a tendency to sound strident. The stereo staging is panoramic, with an excellent sense of depth. Overall, however, the sound has a metallic edge that will require re-equalization. The special sound effects are very dynamic, with excellent bass extension. On the plus side is the sound has a slightly fuller low end. The 5.1-channel audio seems to have been sourced from an original multitrack master with dimensional enhancement, for split surround engagement. The sound is harsh and loud at reference level, and although dynamic, fidelity is somewhat dated. Dialogue is acceptable but veiled in fidelity. This new DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1-channel soundtrack sounds better than the original DVDs' encoding, although it isn't that large of an improvement. (Gary Reber)

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