VIDEO
The 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer is simply superb. This is one
of few reference quality transfers I have seen to date but I simply cannot pick a fault
anywhere. The animation is quite complicated with enormous amounts of detail to be seen.
There are no film or mpeg artefacts and certainly no problems with grain.
The colour spectrum on offer is amazing and for an animated film this has to be one of
the best-coloured films I have seen recently. With lots of rich and yet vibrant colours
your eyes can barely keep up with everything on the screen for the amazing colours will
have you glued to one section.
This is a perfect transfer.
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AUDIO
The Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track is also of excellent
quality. Dialogue plays a big part in this film as the two main characters are continually
conversing and this is clear and easy to understand at all times.
The surround channels are used constantly to support the
score and the rest of the effects for the film. There is certainly a feeling of being
there, which is enhanced by the enveloping surrounds. The LFE channel wasn’t used as
often as I had expected but you certainly knew it was there when it did kick in.
The score from Elton John, Tim Rice and Hans Zimmer was great but not in the same
league as The Lion King (which I admit I still play in the car at full volume, and
embarrass myself at the lights). The songs are memorable and great to sing along with, but
this composing team will never be able to beat The Lion King soundtrack no matter how hard
they try
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EXTRAS
- Theatrical Trailer
- Audio Commentary (directors): Not the best of commentaries
but certainly worth a listen even if it is more for entertainment rather than technical
explanations.
- Featurette: Behind the Scenes: Not much value in this one.
This is more of a promotional T.V. piece which just gives ongoing praise to others working
on the film.
- Featurette: Basics of Animation: A series of animation
stills from the film voiced by the directors. Quite a dull feature really.
- Music Video: Someday out of the Blue (Elton John): a great
piece with a cute animated Elton John which is good for a giggle.
- Featurette: Making of The Prince of Egypt: A generic behind
the scenes doco with interviews of the cast and crew. 26 minutes
OVERALL
This is a wonderful story that no child should go without, unless of course this path of
religion is not your choice. Even so the story holds up well on it’s own without any
other implications
| PICTURE
QUALITY |
10/10
perfect |
SOUND
- Quality
- 5.1 WOW Factor |
10/10 perfect again
9.5/10 almost perfect |
| EXTRAS |
5/10 not a lot of
information to be had here |
| OVERALL |
9/10 a favourite in my
collection |
Review Equipment
TV: GE 68cm (16:9 selectable)
DVD: Pioneer 737
Receiver: Yamaha RX-V595a
Speakers:-
Fronts: Wharfedale Diamond R6 (on a pair of custom made stands you'd KILL for)
Centre: Venturi
Rears: Sony bookshelf
Sub: M&K v75
- Reviewed 3rd June 2001
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