Brotherhood of the Wolf (R1) DVD Review:


The Movie

When a mysterious beast ravages the countryside, two unlikely heroes are called in to fight the evil. The only way they can save the land from this unspeakable terror is to face their greatest fears, unearth a dark power and reveal a deadly secret.

BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF is a combination of martial arts and swordplay with electrifying scenes. This is a slick and scary action film. The set design and the visual effects are astounding and the fight sequences are choreographed skillfully. This film is a highly entertaining film that’s worth watching. This is your typical “popcorn flick”, just as long as you don’t take the film too seriously. Just have fun with it.

The Video

BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF appears in aspect ratio of approximately 2.35:1 on this double-layered DVD; the image has been enhanced for 16X9 televisions.

BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF offers a stunning visual presentation. Sharpness was flawless. The movie came across as accurate and distinct. Jagged edges created no concerns, and only a few small print flaws appeared. I saw a little light grain at times, but most of the movie came across clean. Colors were astonishing.

The film provided a naturalistic palette and the tones looked vivid and rich throughout the film; the colors simply were lively and vibrant. Black levels came across deep and dense, and shadow detail was fine with no concerns. Altogether, BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF offered a visual masterpiece.

The Audio

BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF is presented in a Dolby Digital 5.1 mix. The mix offered a solid piece of work. The soundfield maintained an active and engaging experience through out the film. The action scenes really brought the sounds into play – these scenes offered excellent use of all five channels. The surround effects were appropriate and they blended together nicely. Overall, BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF provided a strong soundtrack that boosted the effectiveness of this film.

The Extras

Deleted Scenes
Cast and Filmmakers Bios
Production Notes
Theatrical Trailer

NOTE: As most fans of this film probably already know, a Canadian 3 Disc set of Brotherhood of the Wolf Director’s Cut contains an extensive multi-disc packed with additional extra footage, and the disc is playable on Region 1 DVD players. There has also been talk of Universal Studios releasing a 2-disc set down the road.

Overall

The DVD provides brilliant picture with an outstanding audio track, the only down fall was its extras – there weren’t any. Fans of sword fighting and martial arts will truly enjoy this film. BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF comes highly recommended.

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