Godzilla 2000

Release Information:
Studio: Columbia Tri-Star
Theatrical Release Date: August 18, 2000
DVD Release Date: October 7, 2003
Run Time: 99 minutes
Production Company: Columbia Tri-Star

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen anamorphic - 2.35:1

Discographic Information: DVD Encoding: Region 1 Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
Available subtitles: English, French

Edition Details: • Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.) • Color, Widescreen, Dolby • Commentary by U.S. release crew • Production notes • Theatrical trailer(s) • Behind-the-Scenes Footage • Talent Files • Widescreen anamorphic format • ASIN: B00003CXLS

Widescreen Review: Picture Quality: 3.5(5 is the highest rating)
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits inconsistent image quality. Colors are rich, occasionally appearing a bit oversaturated and plugged-up, with slightly orange fleshtones. Though images can be sharp, the picture is a bit flat and wanting in dimension. Considering that many of the distractions relate to the source, the picture is generally solid and should be quite pleasing. Pixelization and edge enhancement are apparent, as are source element artifacts.

Sound Quality: 4.5(5 is the highest rating)
The soundtrack, presented in Dolby(r) Digital 5.1 has been very nicely produced and is sure to provide for active, exciting sonic entertainment. The dialnorm offset is unusually high at -10dB (when it is usually -4dB), yet the listening level seems pleasing and comfortable. The tonality seems neutral and therefore re-equalization is likely not needed. As expected, there is quite an abundance of deep bass energy, with active and dynamic .1 LFE utilization. Low frequencies are presented with an occasionally menacing rumble, with extension to well below 25Hz. The music is pervasive throughout the film, and is amply spread throughout the soundstage. Also as expected, the split surrounds figure prominently, serving as an effective element in opening up the soundstage and at other times immersing the listener (with even more spatial enhancement realized through the use of back surround decoder such as the SMART(r) Devices CS-3X, Jr.). The dialogue's inherently compromised dubbing limits the ability to provide for compelling spatial integration. Nonetheless, this soundtrack's pleasing, well-produced presentation provides for an effective update to a long-standing sci-fi classic.

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