My take: The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season (2010)

HD Goofnut · 04-13-2011, 03:20 PM

Title: The Walking Dead (2010)
BD-50 Dual-Layer Disc/Two Disc Set
Video: 1080p/AVC
Audio: 5.1 Dolby TrueHD
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Run time: 292 minutes
Studio: Starz/Anchor Bay
Rating: Not Rated
Region Coding: Region A Only
Equipment used for review: Sharp LC-46SB57UN 46" 120Hz 1080p LCD (24fps), Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Receiver, Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1, & LG BH200 Super Blu

Cast/Crew Info:
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes
Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh
Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori Grimes
Laurie Holden as Andrea
Jeffrey DeMunn as Dale Horwath
Steven Yeun as Glenn
Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes
Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon
Emma Bell as Amy
IronE Singleton as T-Dog
Melissa Suzanne McBride as Carol Peletier
Jeryl Prescott as Jacqui
Madison Lintz as Sophia Peletier
Michael L. Covington as Parent
Andrew Rothenberg as Jim
Juan Gabriel Pareja as Morales
Maddie Lomax as Eliza
Adam Minarovich as Ed Peletier
Neil Brown Jr. as Guillermo
Noah Lomax as Louis
Michael Rooker as Merle Dixon
Noah Emmerich as Dr. Edwin Jenner
Lennie James as Morgan Jones
Adrian Kali Turner as Duane
Directed by Frank Darabont, Ernest R. Dickerson, Guy Ferland, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Michelle Maxwell MacLaren, & Johan Renck

My take: (the breakdown)

Rick Grimes is a deputy sheriff for a town outside of Atlanta, GA and when he is shot in the line of duty he falls into a coma for several days after being sent to the local hospital. When Rick awakes he discovers that the town has been overrun by an unknown force and he soon discovers that that force is a unknown number of zombies or walkers. After returning to his home Rick is convinced that his wife and 9 year old son are alive, but he just has to find them. With the help of other survivors he encounters he'll need a lot more than luck if he expects to find his family alive. This is probably one of the best series on TV right now and I encourage everyone to at least rent it. Due to violence and some brief gore this one is not for children of any age.

Filmed using 16 and 35 mm cameras and presented in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio The Walking Dead limps onto Blu-ray looking about the way I expected. The transfer is definitely above average, but it is certainly not reference material. Colors are well saturated, but are slightly muted to coincide with the post-apocalyptic setting. Flesh tones seem to be accurate if not slightly washed out. Fine detail is top notch for closeups, but suffers slightly in some of the wider shots. There are some softer shots especially during some of the night scenes, but thankfully unresolved blacks are never a problem. For a TV show I was extremely pleased with this high def transfer.

The Walking Dead comes equipped with a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD that gets the job done and then some. Dialogue is always clear and concise even during the outdoor sequences. Surrounds are used for various effects although there were a few missed opportunities for additional usage. The LFE is strong and pronounced with gunshots packing quite a punch throughout all six episodes. Like the video quality this is not reference material, but it sure is top notch for a TV show.

The provided supplemental package for The Walking Dead is actually rather decent. The main feature is a 30 minute making of documentary that is rather interesting. The documentary is followed by several shorter making of features that cover everything from makeup, how to act like a zombie, and various interviews. All of the features are in 1080p and located on disc two of the set.

Series: 8/10
VQ: 8/10
AQ: 8/10
Supplements: 6/10
Final Word: A Must Own

As always thanks for reading folks.

tcarcio · 04-13-2011, 03:22 PM

I love this show. I can't wait for the next season to start. Thanks for the review....

HD Goofnut · 04-13-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tcarcio

I love this show. I can't wait for the next season to start. Thanks for the review....

I really enjoy as well. I just wish AMC was in HD. You're welcome for the review.

Mattie_B · 04-17-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I really enjoy as well. I just wish AMC was in HD. You're welcome for the review.

AMC is in HD on Dish Network.

HD Goofnut · 04-18-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattie_B

AMC is in HD on Dish Network.

Yeah, I have DirecTV because they have more HD channels in total.

Mattie_B · 04-18-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Yeah, I have DirecTV because they have more HD channels in total.

Are you sure about that? A quick google and it looks like DirecTV offers 160HD channels and Dish is over 200HD channels. The only channel I can think of that isn't in HD is IFC and they suck anyways.

HD Goofnut · 04-18-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattie_B

Are you sure about that? A quick google and it looks like DirecTV offers 160HD channels and Dish is over 200HD channels. The only channel I can think of that isn't in HD is IFC and they suck anyways.

I think that 200 includes all of their Pay-Per-View channels and I believe Dish has more of those than DirecTV.

the next guy · 10-14-2012, 08:25 PM

Great series. Who would've thought that one day we'd be watching a TV series about zombies that was as moving as it was terrifying.

mrJames · 10-19-2012, 01:31 AM

i've been meaning to start watching this series

TylerL520 · 11-25-2012, 08:26 PM

Great review, TWD is easily one of the best shows on television right now

roowilkin · 12-10-2012, 04:30 AM

Bid fan of the show and just love to watch it..

John Rambo · 12-10-2012, 10:09 PM

Does anyone else shout at their TV when they watch this? Here are some of the things that were yelled at my TV during S02E02

"OMG, shut the f*** up, there's a damn zombie right there!"
"Holy crap you're an idiot, learn how to run without falling"
"75 zombies just walked past you, and you're going to go shoot one of them? Smart."
"For god's sake, eat the little girl to make her stop screaming!"

jessicamabuly · 12-24-2012, 12:05 AM

Attractive series. i like the walking death, so does the Resident Evil

GLOW · 12-24-2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Rambo

Does anyone else shout at their TV when they watch this? Here are some of the things that were yelled at my TV during S02E02

"OMG, shut the f*** up, there's a damn zombie right there!"
"Holy crap you're an idiot, learn how to run without falling"
"75 zombies just walked past you, and you're going to go shoot one of them? Smart."
"For god's sake, eat the little girl to make her stop screaming!"

You should just skip ahead to the 3rd season, a lot more action and less braindead characters. It's still got some bad writing and annoying characters, but it's more fun to watch than the first 2 seasons.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessicamabuly

Attractive series. i like the walking death, so does the Resident Evil

I like The Walking Death, and I'm glad that you and The Resident Evil agree.

jack88will · 02-13-2013, 10:34 PM

Nice one show.

04-13-2011, 03:20 PM	#1
HD Goofnut Official HDF BD Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi, U.S.A. Your resident Dune, Star Wars, and war film expert Posts: 9,556	My take: The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season (2010) Title: The Walking Dead (2010) BD-50 Dual-Layer Disc/Two Disc Set Video: 1080p/AVC Audio: 5.1 Dolby TrueHD Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Subtitles: English and Spanish Run time: 292 minutes Studio: Starz/Anchor Bay Rating: Not Rated Region Coding: Region A Only Equipment used for review: Sharp LC-46SB57UN 46" 120Hz 1080p LCD (24fps), Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Receiver, Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1, & LG BH200 Super Blu Cast/Crew Info: Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori Grimes Laurie Holden as Andrea Jeffrey DeMunn as Dale Horwath Steven Yeun as Glenn Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon Emma Bell as Amy IronE Singleton as T-Dog Melissa Suzanne McBride as Carol Peletier Jeryl Prescott as Jacqui Madison Lintz as Sophia Peletier Michael L. Covington as Parent Andrew Rothenberg as Jim Juan Gabriel Pareja as Morales Maddie Lomax as Eliza Adam Minarovich as Ed Peletier Neil Brown Jr. as Guillermo Noah Lomax as Louis Michael Rooker as Merle Dixon Noah Emmerich as Dr. Edwin Jenner Lennie James as Morgan Jones Adrian Kali Turner as Duane Directed by Frank Darabont, Ernest R. Dickerson, Guy Ferland, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Michelle Maxwell MacLaren, & Johan Renck My take: (the breakdown) Rick Grimes is a deputy sheriff for a town outside of Atlanta, GA and when he is shot in the line of duty he falls into a coma for several days after being sent to the local hospital. When Rick awakes he discovers that the town has been overrun by an unknown force and he soon discovers that that force is a unknown number of zombies or walkers. After returning to his home Rick is convinced that his wife and 9 year old son are alive, but he just has to find them. With the help of other survivors he encounters he'll need a lot more than luck if he expects to find his family alive. This is probably one of the best series on TV right now and I encourage everyone to at least rent it. Due to violence and some brief gore this one is not for children of any age. Filmed using 16 and 35 mm cameras and presented in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio The Walking Dead limps onto Blu-ray looking about the way I expected. The transfer is definitely above average, but it is certainly not reference material. Colors are well saturated, but are slightly muted to coincide with the post-apocalyptic setting. Flesh tones seem to be accurate if not slightly washed out. Fine detail is top notch for closeups, but suffers slightly in some of the wider shots. There are some softer shots especially during some of the night scenes, but thankfully unresolved blacks are never a problem. For a TV show I was extremely pleased with this high def transfer. The Walking Dead comes equipped with a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD that gets the job done and then some. Dialogue is always clear and concise even during the outdoor sequences. Surrounds are used for various effects although there were a few missed opportunities for additional usage. The LFE is strong and pronounced with gunshots packing quite a punch throughout all six episodes. Like the video quality this is not reference material, but it sure is top notch for a TV show. The provided supplemental package for The Walking Dead is actually rather decent. The main feature is a 30 minute making of documentary that is rather interesting. The documentary is followed by several shorter making of features that cover everything from makeup, how to act like a zombie, and various interviews. All of the features are in 1080p and located on disc two of the set. Series: 8/10 VQ: 8/10 AQ: 8/10 Supplements: 6/10 Final Word: A Must Own As always thanks for reading folks. __________________ BenQ MP512ST, Panasonic TC-L55ET5 55" 360Hz LED/3D, Sharp LC-46SB57UN 46" 120 Hz LCD, Sanyo DP46848 46" 60Hz LCD, HP 21.5" 60Hz LCD Onkyo TX-NR709 7.1/Onkyo SKS-HT540 ASUS BD Drive, LG BH200, Sony Optiarc Blu-ray Burner, Sony BDP-590, Vizio VBR220 My Motion Picture Collection Latest BD Review: *Jack Reacher* Last edited by HD Goofnut; 04-13-2011 at 03:26 PM.

04-13-2011, 03:22 PM	#2
tcarcio High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MA. Posts: 2,732	I love this show. I can't wait for the next season to start. Thanks for the review.... __________________ Marantz SR-5004 as a pre amp Behringer EP 4000 for the Danley DTS-10 sub Crown CTS600 amp for mains Crown XLS 402d amp for center 2 Crown CTs 600 amps for surrounds B+W 801 series 80 speakers for mains B+W CDM CSC special edition center Cambridge Soundworks S-300 surrounds x 4 Oppo BDP-93 universal BD player Toshiba HD XA2 HD dvd player Sony VW-VPLPRO1 1080p PJ

12-10-2012, 10:09 PM	#12
John Rambo Fact Police Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,863	Does anyone else shout at their TV when they watch this? Here are some of the things that were yelled at my TV during S02E02 "OMG, shut the f*** up, there's a damn zombie right there!" "Holy crap you're an idiot, learn how to run without falling" "75 zombies just walked past you, and you're going to go shoot one of them? Smart." "For god's sake, eat the little girl to make her stop screaming!" GLOW likes this. __________________ Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, its not! -Dr. Seuss

10-14-2012, 08:25 PM	#8
the next guy My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 5	Great series. Who would've thought that one day we'd be watching a TV series about zombies that was as moving as it was terrifying.

10-19-2012, 01:31 AM	#9
mrJames My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 5	i've been meaning to start watching this series

11-25-2012, 08:26 PM	#10
TylerL520 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 15	Great review, TWD is easily one of the best shows on television right now

12-10-2012, 04:30 AM	#11
roowilkin My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5	Bid fan of the show and just love to watch it..

12-24-2012, 12:05 AM	#13
jessicamabuly My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 8	Attractive series. i like the walking death, so does the Resident Evil

02-13-2013, 10:34 PM	#15
jack88will How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 28	Nice one show.