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Disclosure
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The Movie:
"Disclosure" is based on the best-selling novel by Michael Crichton and directed by Barry Levinson("Liberty Heights"). It's a slick, Hollywood thriller that has a few good twists and turns; it's not particularly great, but in the hands of a different director and cast, it could have been worse.
The film stars Michael Douglas as Tom Sanders, a software executive involved in the production of a number of new products for his company. One morning he wakes up and heads off to work expecting to recieve a promotion, and finds out instead that it's been handed to his former girlfriend, Meredith Johnson(Demi Moore). The two old friends meet for a late business meeting, things happen, and he accuses her of sexual harassment.
As so the film begins. Moore is actually fairly decent as a mean-spirited exec. Although this certainly isn't Douglas's best role, he is engaging in a role he's played seemingly a million times before. Also good in supporting roles are Donald Sutherland and Dennis Miller.
There are some good scenes (especially those involving the new virtual reality product), but instead of a thought-provoking thriller, "Disclosure" mainly seems satisfied to be a slick one.
The DVD
VIDEO: Warner Brothers provides "Disclosure" with a 2.35:1 anamorphic transfer, and while it's pleasing on the surface, there are some slight problems that arise that take away slightly from the image quality. Sharpness is generally good, although some interior scenes seem to sway slightly into softness. Detail is good, and clarity remains solid.
"Disclosure" is not a film of particularly bold colors, but the colors that are presented do look good. The scenes in the office are dominated by browns and reds, but outdoor scenes provide a wider array of colors. Colors look nicely saturated and never show any signs of problems. Flesh tones are also accurate and natural.
Again, there are some minor problems that distract slightly. Some slight amounts of pixelation now and then, and slight grain sometimes does appear. Jacket patterns also have minor problems. A few speckles and slight marks on the print used don't really take away from the film much.
Not a bad transfer, but could stand for some slight improvement.
SOUND: "Disclosure" is Dolby Digital 5.1, but it remains pretty much a front-only presentation, with very minor surround use. The scenes in the office are almost completely dialogue, with not much else to go on. The musical score also mainly resides in the front, and sounds clear and natural. Dialogue is easily understood, as well. This is a fairly uninteresting soundtrack, but with no problems.
MENUS:: As with most early titles from the studio, menus just consist of basic images from the film and minimal options
EXTRAS: Production notes and cast/crew bios.
Final Thoughts: An entertaining film, although it could have been better. The DVD isn't bad, with fine picture/audio quality, but not much in the way of extras.
"Disclosure" is based on the best-selling novel by Michael Crichton and directed by Barry Levinson("Liberty Heights"). It's a slick, Hollywood thriller that has a few good twists and turns; it's not particularly great, but in the hands of a different director and cast, it could have been worse.
The film stars Michael Douglas as Tom Sanders, a software executive involved in the production of a number of new products for his company. One morning he wakes up and heads off to work expecting to recieve a promotion, and finds out instead that it's been handed to his former girlfriend, Meredith Johnson(Demi Moore). The two old friends meet for a late business meeting, things happen, and he accuses her of sexual harassment.
As so the film begins. Moore is actually fairly decent as a mean-spirited exec. Although this certainly isn't Douglas's best role, he is engaging in a role he's played seemingly a million times before. Also good in supporting roles are Donald Sutherland and Dennis Miller.
There are some good scenes (especially those involving the new virtual reality product), but instead of a thought-provoking thriller, "Disclosure" mainly seems satisfied to be a slick one.
The DVD
VIDEO: Warner Brothers provides "Disclosure" with a 2.35:1 anamorphic transfer, and while it's pleasing on the surface, there are some slight problems that arise that take away slightly from the image quality. Sharpness is generally good, although some interior scenes seem to sway slightly into softness. Detail is good, and clarity remains solid.
"Disclosure" is not a film of particularly bold colors, but the colors that are presented do look good. The scenes in the office are dominated by browns and reds, but outdoor scenes provide a wider array of colors. Colors look nicely saturated and never show any signs of problems. Flesh tones are also accurate and natural.
Again, there are some minor problems that distract slightly. Some slight amounts of pixelation now and then, and slight grain sometimes does appear. Jacket patterns also have minor problems. A few speckles and slight marks on the print used don't really take away from the film much.
Not a bad transfer, but could stand for some slight improvement.
SOUND: "Disclosure" is Dolby Digital 5.1, but it remains pretty much a front-only presentation, with very minor surround use. The scenes in the office are almost completely dialogue, with not much else to go on. The musical score also mainly resides in the front, and sounds clear and natural. Dialogue is easily understood, as well. This is a fairly uninteresting soundtrack, but with no problems.
MENUS:: As with most early titles from the studio, menus just consist of basic images from the film and minimal options
EXTRAS: Production notes and cast/crew bios.
Final Thoughts: An entertaining film, although it could have been better. The DVD isn't bad, with fine picture/audio quality, but not much in the way of extras.
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