Battle of the Year 3D Blu-ray (Blu-ray 3D) (original) (raw)

Blu-ray 3D Sony Pictures | 2013 | 110 min | Rated PG-13 | Dec 10, 2013

| | | VideoCodec: MPEG-4 MVCResolution: 1080pAspect ratio: 1.85:1Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1 AudioEnglish: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1 English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1 (less) Audio descriptive SubtitlesEnglish, English SDH, Spanish English, English SDH, Spanish (less) DiscsBlu-ray 3DBlu-ray DiscSingle disc (1 BD-50) DigitalDigital copy expiredDigital copy includedPackaging Slipcover in original pressingLenticular coverPlayback2K Blu-ray: Region A (B, C untested) | | PriceList price: $26.27New from: $37.43Used from: $15.19 (Save 42%) Buy new on Amazon PriceBuy on:We may earn a commission from purchases made using our links. Thanks for your support 32 ratings. **14%**popularity | | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

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Battle of the Year 3D

(2013)

Battle of the Year 3D Blu-ray delivers great video and reference-quality audio in this enjoyable Blu-ray release

With the help of their demanding coach, a celebrated American breakdancing team travels to France to try to win the world championship competition in this exhilarating drama. Along the way, they struggle to gain acceptance for their sport.

For more about Battle of the Year 3D and the Battle of the Year 3D Blu-ray release, see Battle of the Year 3D Blu-ray Review published by Martin Liebman on December 12, 2013 where this Blu-ray release scored 3.0 out of 5.

Director: Benson Lee
Writers: Brin Hill

, Chris Parker, Benson Lee
Starring: Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso, Josh Peck, Caity Lotz, Chris Brown, Ivan 'Flipz' Velez
Producers: Amy Lo, Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson, Will Packer, Glenn S. Gainor, Richmond Talauega

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Battle of the Year 3D Blu-ray Review

Better battle in 2D instead.

Reviewed by Martin Liebman, December 12, 2013

Sony has released 'Battle of the Year' in Blu-ray 3D as a standalone version of the film rather than include the 2D disc in the case, as is the custom with most 3D/2D titles. The 2D-only version review may be found separately here.

1-2-3-TEAM!

For a full review of the film, please click through to the link above.

Battle of the Year 3D Blu-ray, Video Quality

Battle of the Year's Blu-ray 3D presentation isn't all that. The added layer of depth doesn't do much for the movie beyond stretch it out a bit and find some more spacing across some of the more sprawling locations in the movie, particularly the practice gymnasium that's so prominent throughout the film. Dancers certainly won't leap out of the screen, hand and foot gestures won't extend beyond the glass, and dance interaction doesn't feel appreciably more real in 3D. General depth satisfies, though it's a bit flatter than the average presentation. It does find some good small-area spacing visual effects. For example, the distance between the exterior bars on WB's windows and the glass has a very real feeling of spacing to it, as does the other side between the blinds and the glass. The dance routines do show some added spacing between the dancers and the floor, but the improvement is marginal considering that the effect does nothing to heighten the experience any more than the 2D transfer already does. The opening titles do hover nicely off the screen, but that's hardly reason to to choose 3D. To make matters worse, the image looks a bit darker than the 2D transfer. Already darkened shots look especially bleak, and there's not that color pop and sensationalism found on the 2D image. Details remain crisp and well-defined, however, with WB's scruff facial hair, clothing lines, and the scuffed gymnasium floor impressing in most every scene. Overall, the film fails to benefit from any aspect of its Blu-ray 3D presentation.

All screenshots are sourced from the 2D version of the film, not included in this release.

Battle of the Year 3D Blu-ray, Overall Score and Recommendation

Battle of the Year certainly isn't going to win "movie of the year," but it's a fair, if not clich�, tale of togetherness and success. But it didn't need a 3D release. The film works just as well, if not better, in 2D. The 3D, as presented on this Blu-ray, rarely does much more than stretch the film out on the Z-axis. Audio and supplements remain the same. Fans would be smart to save a few dollars and buy the 2D release instead, particularly considering the absence of a dedicated 2D disc in the case.

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• Battle of the Year Blu-ray

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed its upcoming 2D and 3D Blu-ray editions of director Benson Lee's Battle of the Year (2013). The releases will be available for purchase online and stores across the United States on December ...

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