My take: Quarantine

HD Goofnut · 07-10-2009, 10:17 PM

Title: Quarantine
BD-50 Dual-Layer Disc
Video: 1080p/AVC MPEG-4
Audio: 5.1 Dolby TrueHD
Aspect Ratio: 1:85:1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese
Run time: 89 minutes
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Video
Rating: R
Player used for review: LG BH200

My take: (the breakdown)

Quarantine is probably about the 50th movie with this type of storyline and these types of movies are getting extremely old and weary in my opinion. The story focuses on a reporter and her camera man as they follow a local L.A. Fire Department unit to a medical call. Once they find an old woman who looks to have gone mad everything just kind of goes out of control and from that point all of the characters are complete morons. For some odd reason these generic slasher horror films always have extremely dumb characters. You know someone is about to be an idiot when they say something like "I'm gonna check this out." or "I gotta take a look behind this door." I say avoid this poor excuse for a movie unless you're just bored and like mindless movies.

The quality of this transfer is certainly debatable. There is no grain whatsoever because this was apparently done on video rather than film. We get the shaky camera movements as with Cloverfield and Blair Witch Project, but this one is not quite as bad. Most of the movie is extremely dark, but most of the blacks are completely resolved. Flesh tones (what we see) seem to be accurate and fine detail is decent at times and at other times rather soft. Sony's effort is decent, but I wouldn't commend then on this one.

The audio is actually quite well done. Dialogue is clear and pronounced even though the acting is questionable. The sub gets some work when there's some action, but stays dormant for the majority of the film. There's a lot of helicopter blade effects in the surrounds and some other discrete effects. Definitely better than the video quality Sony.

Ok the supplemental package really annoys me. Not only is it extremely light, but it's in 480. Why does Sony need to waste money on a BD 50 disc for a 89 minute movie that contains 21 minutes worth of extra features and a commentary? First it was Warner using BD 25s when they should have used 50s, but now we have Sony using a 50 when they should have used a 25.

Movie: 5/10
VQ: 8/10
AQ: 9/10
Supplements: 3/10
Final word: One to Avoid

As always thanks for reading folks.

mytime · 07-10-2009, 10:47 PM

Ty Goofnut I think I'll skip this one, as you said this plot has been overdone.

**PFC5** · 07-11-2009, 06:29 AM

I watched this several months ago and it was ok, but certainly not a buy for me.

Thanks for the review!

HD Goofnut · 07-11-2009, 11:01 AM

You're welcome guys.

gossamer · 07-13-2009, 06:30 PM

[REC] comes out tomorrow on DVD. This is the original (spanish) movie Quarantine was based on. I enjoyed [REC]. Never bothered with Quarantine. I'll wait for the cable broadcast.

JohnnyTex · 07-14-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gossamer

[REC] comes out tomorrow on DVD. This is the original (spanish) movie Quarantine was based on. I enjoyed [REC]. Never bothered with Quarantine. I'll wait for the cable broadcast.

Yup, I agree. I haven't seen Quarantine, but REC is pretty good. It's a pretty basic story, but entertaining and the reporter is hotter.

MikeRox · 07-16-2009, 03:44 PM

Spot on with my thoughts when I rented it the other week Goofnut. An idea that had the potential to be a fantastic film, but was squandered in a case of what seemed like Sony jumping on the band wagon screaming "me too!" for a Cloverfield style title.

07-10-2009, 10:17 PM	#1
HD Goofnut The Official HDF Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi, U.S.A. Your resident Dune, Star Wars, and war film expert Age: 27 Posts: 6,837	My take: Quarantine Title: Quarantine BD-50 Dual-Layer Disc Video: 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 Audio: 5.1 Dolby TrueHD Aspect Ratio: 1:85:1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese Run time: 89 minutes Studio: Sony Pictures Home Video Rating: R Player used for review: LG BH200 My take: (the breakdown) Quarantine is probably about the 50th movie with this type of storyline and these types of movies are getting extremely old and weary in my opinion. The story focuses on a reporter and her camera man as they follow a local L.A. Fire Department unit to a medical call. Once they find an old woman who looks to have gone mad everything just kind of goes out of control and from that point all of the characters are complete morons. For some odd reason these generic slasher horror films always have extremely dumb characters. You know someone is about to be an idiot when they say something like "I'm gonna check this out." or "I gotta take a look behind this door." I say avoid this poor excuse for a movie unless you're just bored and like mindless movies. The quality of this transfer is certainly debatable. There is no grain whatsoever because this was apparently done on video rather than film. We get the shaky camera movements as with Cloverfield and Blair Witch Project, but this one is not quite as bad. Most of the movie is extremely dark, but most of the blacks are completely resolved. Flesh tones (what we see) seem to be accurate and fine detail is decent at times and at other times rather soft. Sony's effort is decent, but I wouldn't commend then on this one. The audio is actually quite well done. Dialogue is clear and pronounced even though the acting is questionable. The sub gets some work when there's some action, but stays dormant for the majority of the film. There's a lot of helicopter blade effects in the surrounds and some other discrete effects. Definitely better than the video quality Sony. Ok the supplemental package really annoys me. Not only is it extremely light, but it's in 480. Why does Sony need to waste money on a BD 50 disc for a 89 minute movie that contains 21 minutes worth of extra features and a commentary? First it was Warner using BD 25s when they should have used 50s, but now we have Sony using a 50 when they should have used a 25. Movie: 5/10 VQ: 8/10 AQ: 9/10 Supplements: 3/10 Final word: One to Avoid As always thanks for reading folks. __________________ My Review Setup Sanyo DP46848 46" 1080p LCD Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 DirecTV HR21-100 HD DVR Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 System LG BH200 Super Blu Toshiba HD-A20 Sony 40 GB PS3 (Now with Netflix streaming!) 156~205~My Movie Collection Latest Review: *My Sister's Keeper* Be sure to check out the Blu-ray Review Request Thread

07-10-2009, 10:47 PM	#2
mytime Nanerpuss Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jackson, Missouri Posts: 5,059	Ty Goofnut I think I'll skip this one, as you said this plot has been overdone. __________________ Gargle hag gag gargle

07-11-2009, 06:29 AM	#3
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,325	I watched this several months ago and it was ok, but certainly not a buy for me. Thanks for the review! __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

07-11-2009, 11:01 AM	#4
HD Goofnut The Official HDF Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi, U.S.A. Your resident Dune, Star Wars, and war film expert Age: 27 Posts: 6,837	You're welcome guys. __________________ My Review Setup Sanyo DP46848 46" 1080p LCD Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 DirecTV HR21-100 HD DVR Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 System LG BH200 Super Blu Toshiba HD-A20 Sony 40 GB PS3 (Now with Netflix streaming!) 156~205~My Movie Collection Latest Review: *My Sister's Keeper* Be sure to check out the Blu-ray Review Request Thread

07-13-2009, 06:30 PM	#5
gossamer 50 is the new 42 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Da Boogie-down Bronx Posts: 538	[REC] comes out tomorrow on DVD. This is the original (spanish) movie Quarantine was based on. I enjoyed [REC]. Never bothered with Quarantine. I'll wait for the cable broadcast. __________________ Living Room: Panasonic TH-50PZ700U Plasma Scientific-Atlanta SA8300HD DVR Sony PlayStation 3 80GB Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Toshiba SD-4700 SD DVD Apple Mac mini, 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo Onkyo TX-SR706 Receiver Paradigm Cinema 110 Speaker System Pioneer CLD-3070 LaserDisc Player Quasar VHQ760 VCR Bedroom: Panasonic TC26LX50 26-inch LCD Scientific-Atlanta SA8300HD DVR Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-ray Panasonic DMRES15 DVD Recorder JVC HR-S8000U S-VHS

07-16-2009, 03:44 PM	#7
MikeRox Blu Blu Skies! :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom Posts: 12,414	Spot on with my thoughts when I rented it the other week Goofnut. An idea that had the potential to be a fantastic film, but was squandered in a case of what seemed like Sony jumping on the band wagon screaming "me too!" for a Cloverfield style title. __________________ REGION B 4TW! Latest HD additions - I Love You Man - 17 Again - Born on the 4th of July - Paul Blart: Mall Cop - Monsters, Inc. HD Movies - Um... Lost count >_< bout 250 Latest Gaming Additions - Mirrors Edge - Scene It BOS - Wartech: Senko No Ronde - Lego Indiana Jones/Kung Fu Panda 2 pack - Silent Hill

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