G@me. [Japan Standard Edition]: Technical Notes

Technical Notes Technical Notes:
G@me. [Japan Standard Edition]
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Video: G@me looks pretty good in this 1.85.1 anamorphic transfer that benefits from strong black levels and a nice level of both foreground and background detail. The colors look just a little on the flat side but skin tones do appear lifelike and natural throughout the duration of the film. Mpeg compression artifacts are never a problem even during the darker moments of the movie while edge enhancement and aliasing never get out of hand even when they do show up briefly in spots.

Sound: This release contains audio mixes available in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo. Optional English subtitles are included (for the feature only) that do a pretty good job of translating the film and that don't contain any noticeable typographical errors save for the odd awkward phrase here and there. Regardless of which track you choose (the 5.1 gets the slight edge for better channel separation and more distinct placement in certain scenes) you should be pretty happy with the results. The dialogue is crisp, clean and clear and there are no problems at all with hiss or distortion. Surround usage on the 5.1 mix is great, and quite active at times but more subtle and quiet when it needs to be, nothing feels too over the top or out of place and the dialogue is always clean. Bass levels could have been a bit stronger but other than that this disc sounds good.

Extras: Unfortunately, none of the extra features on this DVD contain any English subtitles, though that isn't really surprising considering that it's meant for a Japanese audience (though the menu is in English). The disc contains a documentary entitled Behind The G@me that contains just under fifteen minutes worth of behind the scenes footage and interviews with the cast members. A featurette entitled TV Special Program is roughly half an hour long and it contains some more interviews, some press conference footage and clips from the film in it. There are also two trailers and two television spots provided.

Also included inside the packaging is an insert booklet containing information about the film and the performers as well as some pictures (again, it's all in Japanese).

Final Thoughts: ...G@me looks and sounds pretty good on this import DVD and despite the fact that the extra features don't have any subtitles, the movie itself is quite well done making this one recommended for foreign film/mystery/crime movie fans.

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