Puss in Boots Blu-ray 3D Review
Phil Lelyveld
Entertainment Technology Center
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The Picture
As with almost all DreamWorks Animation, the detail evident in the 2.4:1 Puss in Boots is simply tremendous, and the cat fur in particular here makes the most of HD, popping with individual strands. Humpty’s eggshell texture and tiny spots make us want to reach out and touch the egg man, with the grain on the ubiquitous wooden trappings is extremely realistic.
The movie has been composed and animated quite dynamically to truly flaunt the 3D technology, with drastic use of focus in the deeper shots, but also tiny bubbles and specks of dust dancing before our spectacled eyes. The sprawling vistas are gorgeous, and the ascension of the beanstalk is surely a worthy 3D showoff scene.
The Sound
Hang on for lots of wild action that displays bold directionality all around the 7.1-channel soundstage in this topnotch Dolby TrueHD track. That cat goes through most of his nine lives amid chases and shooting and throwing blades and more. The bass is clean and powerful, used especially well to convey the giant environments and characters. The surrounds are pleasingly active throughout the film.
The Extras
In 3D, the only extra is the new animated short (13 minutes), “Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos,” set shortly after the events of the feature film so resist the temptation to watch it first. A 3D trailer for the upcoming Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted is also included.
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