This is a splendid transfer, and although I have reservations about whether you'd want to return to the film over and over again, you may feel inclined to do so from a demonstration point of view. I didn't notice any digital nasties, nor any film or film to video artifacts. This is a great example of the level of detail that can be displayed in a 1080p image - every stitch in a costume and every flaw in a visual effect is on full display. This is a sumptuous presentation, with every frame color corrected and CG enhanced within an inch of its life. The cast uniformly do the best they can, including Ewan McGregor who has had significant blue screen experience under director George Lucas, and despite some solid special effects and all the intent in the world, ultimately, this is either a film that you'll like or hate - I can't see many loving it, nor wanting to return to it. Amongst other issues, characters have already been established as bland and generic, so it's hard to rekindle the audience's interest in their plight.

Whilst the film does admittedly pick up some slack in the latter half, clearly the damage has already been inflicted. Sadly, this has taken a toll on the film itself - the tone swings substantially and the initial half of the film plods along somewhat listlessly. Over seven years in development, the film fell victim to multiple re-writes by some six scribes in order to rectify issues with demographics and budget. Whilst Zach Snyder gets to pick up the mantle to the character later this summer, Singer has floated between projects, including the aborted attempt to remake the 1970's sci-fi film Logan's Run, eventually boarding the project that eventually became Jack the Giant Slayer. I'm a big fan of director Bryan Singer and especially loved his romantic love-letter to the iconic DC superhero in 2006's Superman Returns.

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