Hi-Def Preview

Underdog

Walt Disney Home Entertainment

Released: 12/18/07

Review By: Joshua Noyes

Picture Quality – 4.75/5

Audio Quality – 4.75/5

Special Features – 4/5

Overall – 4.75/5

Comments: With Underdog it is clear that yet once again Disney has hit another one out of the park! Disney is on a serious role the past 45 days with the quality of their releases. Disney used an AVC encode on to a BD50 disc and the results for PQ are STUNNING! There were no hints of noise, macroblocking or any defect for that matter. The element, which struck me most, again, were the colors. The daytime scenes were stunning and very realistic. The colors were incredibly vibrant and uniform and really enhanced the viewing experience. Even the darker scenes of this film (there are few) did not suffer from noise or softness, which is common in many HDM releases. The detail in the film is amazing as well. I would say this release has among the most 3-D effect I have ever seen in HDM to this point.

In-terms of AQ, this too was a very impressive showing by Disney. I listened using the PCM 5.1 6.9 Mbps option and it was AMAZING! This is one of the best I have heard thus far on HDM. The Center Channel presented the dialog perfectly. It was as though the characters were sitting on your couch with you. The Surrounds too were used to perfection and used frequently. Finally the LFE was used to perfection too, albeit in a more discreet manner.

The Special Features on this disc follow both the PQ and AQ in that they are a solid showing for HDM. All Special Features are in 1080i and 1080p and are included on the main disc. Here is a list of what is included for Special Features:

Bloopers

Deleted Scenes

Music Video "Underdog Raps" Performance By Kyle Massey

Sit, Stay, Act: Diary Of A Dog Actor

Underdog Original Cartoons Safe Waif and Simon Says

In conclusion, the purchase of this disc simply put, is recommended. It is excellent material for both PQ and AQ, the story is fun, the Special Features are great and the entire family will enjoy this experience!

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