Audio

The main audio track is encoded in DTS HD Master Audio, at 24 bits.

Just as fantastic as the video transfer, the audio transfer delivers in spades. There is so much going on in the mix, but at no time does it become too much. Almost relentlessly, all eight channels are used to the maximum – talk about immersive. There were some really fantastic examples of surround panning, taking full advantage of the additional audio channels.

Bass was ever present, but never threatened to overwhelm the mix.

Whilst the score by Robert Rodriguez is sleazily appropriate, I can’t say I actually enjoyed it. I was a little disappointed that the fantastic song from the theatrical trailer – Cells by the Servant was missing from the film proper.

Overall, a great, nay perfect audio mix.

Extras

Announced for release long before it actually made it to stores, we now know why; the immense and at times technically impressive extra features. Let’s jump in:

First up we have the new Cinexplore feature. Now this is awesome stuff; accessible only by profile 2.0 Blu-ray players. For the entire duration of the film, overlaid on the film during playback, are green screen snippets of behind the scenes footage and frames from the graphic novel, comparing with what is happening during the film. These segments move across the screen and jump from corner to corner. Played in conjunction with the audio commentary, it creates an enveloping behind the scenes experience. This is the next evolution of picture in picture video tracks and Disney should be applauded for pushing the Blu-ray envelope. Bravo.