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| Reviewed by: Chris Burton 29 Jan 2009 Max Payne
| |  Yes, Max Payne is a film based on a videogame. Now, generally I would write it off without ever even having to view it. But, I gave it a chance- for two reasons. One, I give Mark Wahlberg the benefit of the doubt because he generally favors projects that maintain some entertainment value. Second, there is a strong possibility that I am in love with Mila Kunis.
At the end of the day, Max Payne falls somewhere in between my worst and most hopeful expectations. If you think you’re walking into a deep and complicated thriller, walk away- you would be wrong. However, this isn’t exactly a mindless video game drama either. Like I said it falls somewhere in between.
Max is an NYPD homicide detective who has been working cold case files since his wife and infant child were murdered. He is obsessed with catching the person responsible for the crime, and that desire has consumed him. While many of his leads result in dead-ends. Eventually, he discovers a lead that holds some water. This leads him down a very dangerous trajectory, resulting in numerous deaths.
There is an interesting bent to this film. When seen through the eyes of the addicts, the film becomes a world of scary hallucinations and dances with death. Instead of being a trite retread of music videos and the like, the filmmakers somehow manage to keep the sequences believable and interesting for the audience. Other than that, though, there is not a whole lot of good to give Max Payne. It can be fun, but that’s about where it stops.
A very recent film with excellent source material, Max Payne is a great Blu-ray. By that I mean the video presentation is undeservedly excellent. The disc is presented in 2.40:1 widescreen and encoded at 1080p. Colors are perfect and bold and vibrant in every single scene. Overall detail is also perfect. Grain is a non-issue, and there is no noise on the infinite number of cgi shots.
Audio is DTS HD 5.1 Lossless, and its an incredibly immersive mix with an absolute three dimensional soundfield. Surrounds are constant throughout, and during the many action sequences they really throw you into the film. Bass is also excellent, heavy and strong throughout. Music sounds great, and dialogue is always crisp and clear. |
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