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Title: High Definition It Isn't!
Review: With all the reviews of THE BAD SEED already posted here, it doesn't seem necessary to add any more comments about the film itself. However, if you're thinking of "upgrading" your DVD of this movie to Blu-ray, don't bother. The picture quality on this disc, as a previous viewer noted, is substandard for ANY format. All the things you would expect from a good Blu-ray edition, such as finely detailed images and remarkable clarity and contrast, are totally missing with this release. It's also worth noting that the DVD was presented in a standard version, while the Blu-ray is in widescreen 1:85:1. This might seem to be an improvement, but all indications are that the picture area has simply been enlarged to fill the screen. Many scenes seem rather awkwardly framed, with the actors' heads almost cut off at the top. Sad to say it, but I think this was a low-budget rush job to get the disc out in time for Halloween. Very disappointing, to say the least.
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