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Aftershock: Earthquake In New York
Artisan // Unrated
List Price: $19.99 [Buy now and save at Dvdempire]
Aftershock: Earthquake In New York is the typical television mini-series event -- a large cast of characters is introduced, an ominous disaster is impending, and after two or three days, all of the numerous plotlines are neatly resolved and everyone lives happily ever after. Aftershock (which was so titled presumably because of the way 'aftershock' rolls off the tongue) features a number of recognizable actors and actresses and surprisingly nice production values, although the movie is less about an earthquake than how a slew of characters react to the aftermath. In typical TV movie style, the buildup takes too long to reach the pay-off, especially for those who watch Aftershock in its entirety in one sitting. Overall, Aftershock, though not particularly original, is well-done and entertaining, but its length and the sheer number of characters and plotlines being juggled make it difficult to watch at once.
Video: Before watching the movie, I decided to take a look at the trailer, which was ghastly...seemingly mastered from a 4th generation EP VHS copy. I was a bit hesitant to sit through 170 minutes of such poor-quality video, but thankfully, the movie itself looks incredible. Aftershock is easily the best looking full-frame disc I've seen to date. The most noticable flaw in the majority of full-frame DVDs I have watched is a general softness to the picture, but Aftershock is razor-sharp and essentially flawless in every respect. The colors are vibrant, the images are crystal clear, and the very well done special effects are presented flawlessly.
Audio: As a TV mini-series, the lack of a 5.1 mix comes as no surprise. The audio overall is functional and typical of something made for television. The earthquake sequences won't have your living room rattling, but they sound fair enough.
Extras: Aside from the aforementioned terrible-looking trailer, a section containing earthquake preparedness information is included. Most of this information is common sense, but it is an interesting supplement nonetheless.
Conclusion: TV miniseries tend to be events that don't lend themselves to being watched repeatedly, and although I did enjoy Aftershock quite a bit, the lengthy running time does make it difficult to sit through more than once or twice. The price of $19.99 (meaning you ought to be able to find it for at least a few bucks less) is dead-on. This is not a disc I would buy for myself, but it does seem like it would be a good gift. Recommended for purchase for $13.50 or less and marginally recommended as a rental otherwise.
Video: Before watching the movie, I decided to take a look at the trailer, which was ghastly...seemingly mastered from a 4th generation EP VHS copy. I was a bit hesitant to sit through 170 minutes of such poor-quality video, but thankfully, the movie itself looks incredible. Aftershock is easily the best looking full-frame disc I've seen to date. The most noticable flaw in the majority of full-frame DVDs I have watched is a general softness to the picture, but Aftershock is razor-sharp and essentially flawless in every respect. The colors are vibrant, the images are crystal clear, and the very well done special effects are presented flawlessly.
Audio: As a TV mini-series, the lack of a 5.1 mix comes as no surprise. The audio overall is functional and typical of something made for television. The earthquake sequences won't have your living room rattling, but they sound fair enough.
Extras: Aside from the aforementioned terrible-looking trailer, a section containing earthquake preparedness information is included. Most of this information is common sense, but it is an interesting supplement nonetheless.
Conclusion: TV miniseries tend to be events that don't lend themselves to being watched repeatedly, and although I did enjoy Aftershock quite a bit, the lengthy running time does make it difficult to sit through more than once or twice. The price of $19.99 (meaning you ought to be able to find it for at least a few bucks less) is dead-on. This is not a disc I would buy for myself, but it does seem like it would be a good gift. Recommended for purchase for $13.50 or less and marginally recommended as a rental otherwise.
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