Blu-ray Movie Reviews

Clive (Adrian Brody) and Elsa (Sarah Polley) specialize in splicing DNA from different animals to create new hybrids. In an attempt to revolutionize science and medicine, they're looking for a bigger challenge and want to use human DNA, but when their funding gets pulled, they secretly take the experiment underground.

Other than the unwelcome horror elements, Splice kept me mildly entertained with its thought provoking premise. One thing's for sure, don't screw around with Mother Nature unless you're willing to deal with the consequences of raising a most unusual being as your own.

Video Highlights

• VC-1/1080p encode on a BD-25 disc
• Very little depth
• Flat contrast
• Dull color palette

Audio Highlights

• DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack
• Enveloping surround mix
• Crisp dynamics
• Room-shaking bass

The cinematography has a low budget look, but given the films independent roots, it isn't surprising. On the plus side the sound design is extremely well done and helps to draw you into the picture.

Bonus Materials

• Behind-the-scenes featurette
• DVD & Digital copy of the film

The subject matter isn't for everyone, but it's mildly entertaining and never takes itself too seriously. Sadly the video encode is average and the audio track is very engaging. Give it a rent.

Release Date: October 12, 2010
Studio: Warner

Movie: 5/10
Picture: 6/10
Sound: 8/10

Review System

Source
Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player

Display
JVC DLA-RS1 projector
Stewart FireHawk screen (76.5" wide, 16:9)

Electronics
Onkyo Pro PR-SC885 pre/pro
Anthem PVA-7 power amplifier
Panamax M5400PM power conditioner

Speakers
M&K S-150s (L, C, R)
M&K SS-150s (LS, RS, SBL, SBR)
SVS PC-Ultra subwoofer

Cables
Monoprice HDMI cables (source to pre/pro)
Best Deal analog-audio cables
PureLink HDC Fiber Optic HDMI Cable System (15 meters) from pre/pro to projector

Acoustical treatments from GIK Acoustics