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    Django Unchained

    Featured In Issue 177, June/July 2013

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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Anchor Bay Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    BD58727
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    Strong graphic vilence throughout, a viscous fight, language and some nudity
    (Retail Price):
    $39.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    166
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    A
    (Theatrical Year):
    2012
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    04/16/13
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Quentin Tarantino
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    Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    A former slave and a German bounty hunter become unlikely allies in the battle against a tyrannical plantation owner in this western from visionary Director Quentin Tarantino. Two years before the Civil War pits brother against brother, German-born fugitive hunter Dr. King Schultz (Waltz) arrives in America determined to capture the outlaw Brittle brothers dead or alive. In the midst of his search, Dr. Schultz crosses paths with Django (Foxx), an Unchained slave and skilled tracker who seeks to rescue his beloved wife Broomhilda (Washington) from ruthless plantation owner Calvin Candie (DiCaprio). (Tricia Spears)

    Special features include the featurettes: Remembering J. Michael Riva: The Production Design (HD 12:50), Reimagining The Spaghetti Western: The Horses & Stunts (HD 13:46), and The Costume Designs Of Sharen Davis (HD 12:03); a Tarantino XX Blu-ray Collection Promo (HD 01:25); a soundtrack promo (HD 00:22); and an UltraViolet digital copy.

    The 2.40:1 1080p AVC picture is terrific, especially in the gorgeous natural western backdrops and in its visually engaging cinematography shot by Robert Richardson. The color palette is stylized with intense primaries and hued distortions for emphasis. Contrast is excellent, with deep blacks and revealing shadow delineation. Fleshtones are naturally rendered throughout, at times with golden glow. Resolution also is superb, with fine detail exhibited throughout, especially during close-ups of facial features, hair, clothing, and object texture. Such detail heightens the intensity of the graphic violence parred with vibrant hues. The picture exhibits a filmic look throughout aided by the anamorphic Panavision photography. This is an intensely colorful rendering with explicit detail and breathtaking cinematography that heightens the epic storytelling. (Gary Reber)

    The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack is wonderful, with an aggressive holosonic® enveloping soundfield presence created by atmospherics and sound effects, which permeate the soundscapes. The music, often presented in a retro style, is sweeping and punctuated with deep bass. The score is wide and deep and extends effectively to the surrounds. Low-frequency energy is, at times, deep and extended in the .1 LFE channel. The shootouts are effectively energized to heighten the tension. Dialogue sounds natural throughout, with excellent spatial delineation. This is a terrific sonic experience that connects viscerally, with an engaging envelopment presence and realism. (Gary Reber)

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