The 1080p BluRay typically includes (varies by region):
| Detail | Information | | :--- | :--- | | Original Title | Arthur et la vengeance de Maltazard | | English Title | Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard | | Year of Release | 2009 (France) / 2010 (USA) | | Director | Luc Besson | | Based on | The Arthur series by Luc Besson (adapted from his children's books) | | Format Analyzed | 1080p BluRay | | Aspect Ratio | 2.35:1 | | Runtime | Approx. 94 minutes (varies slightly by region) | | Audio Formats (BluRay) | DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (English/French), Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Category | Score (out of 10) | | :--- | :--- | | Video Quality | 8.5 | | Audio Quality | 9.0 | | Bonus Features | 7.0 | | Film Enjoyment | 6.5 (subjective) | | Overall (Technical) | 8.5 | Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard 2009 1080p BluRay
Conclusion: The Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard 2009 1080p BluRay is a technically solid release that showcases the film’s ambitious CGI and sound design. While the movie itself is a step down from the original, the BluRay format provides the best possible home viewing experience.
| Aspect | Evaluation (Based on BluRay Viewing) | | :--- | :--- | | Voice Acting (US Dub) | Freddie Highmore carries emotional weight, but the absence of Madonna (replaced by Selena Gomez as Selenia) is jarring. Lou Reed as Maltazard remains menacing. | | Visual Creativity | Excellent production design of the “The Desert of the Lost” and “The City of Necropolis.” The 1080p resolution reveals intricate textures. | | Pacing | The film feels rushed at 94 minutes. The BluRay’s seamless branching allows no alternate cuts; many character arcs (e.g., Darkos, Maltazard’s son) are underdeveloped. | | Hybrid Action | The climactic battle on the human dinner table is a technical marvel, showcasing layered compositing that holds up well in HD. | Technical & Content Report: Arthur and the Revenge
For the data-oriented collector, here is what you typically get with the genuine Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard 2009 1080p BluRay:
| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) | | Aspect Ratio | 2.35:1 (Scope) | | Video Codec | MPEG-4 AVC (usually) | | Audio Options | English DTS-HD MA 5.1, French DTS-HD MA 5.1 | | Runtime | 94 minutes (Uncut European version) | | Subtitles | English SDH, French, Spanish | Behind the Scenes (HD): Making-of featurette with Luc
Note: There are two cuts of this film. The US theatrical cut removed approximately 8 minutes of dialog. The 1080p BluRay generally stocks the superior international cut.