Blu-ray Movie Reviews

Tinker Bell (voiced by Mae Whitman) finds herself trapped in the bedroom of Lizzy (Lauren Mote), a polite and lonely nine-year-old in dire need of a friend. While Tink's friends launch a dangerous rescue mission braving the hazards of a summer rainstorm, Tink and the young girl develop a special bond during their time together.

Disney has created quite a franchise around the adorable Tinker Bell with a series of books, apparel and toys, video games, and these Tink-specific films. While my family is older than the intended demographic, the story is heartfelt and the animation is spectacular. Normally I shy away from direct-to-video releases but the house of mouse have given these films the A-list treatment.

Video Highlights

• AVC/1080p encode on a BD-50 disc
• Outstanding depth
• Striking color palette
• Inky blacks
• Detail in clothing is mesmerizing

Audio Highlights

• DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack
• Intelligible dialog
• Reserved dynamics
• Front-heavy presentation

The digital image is very impressive with outstanding dimensionality and depth. The audio track isn't as aggressive as the previous film (Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure), but is nonetheless satisfying.

Bonus Materials

• Deleted Scenes (HD)
• Trivia game
• "Design a Fairy House" featurettes (HD)
• "How to Believe" music video performed by Bridgit Mendler
• DVD copy of the film

While not as exciting as the previous film in the franchise, The Great Fairy Rescue delivers a heartfelt message about friendship and loyalty for young girls. It's relatively brief at 77 minutes and the animation is spectacular. Recommended for families with young girls.

Release Date: September 21, 2010
Studio: Disney

Movie: 6/10
Picture: 10/10
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