![]() Presented in 1080P with the AVC CODEC at an AWBR of 33.9Mbps (Peak of 35Mbps), the presentation here is remarkable. Frankly, this is a homerun that sits on par with anything from Disney, Pixar or Dreamworks in regards to the color quality and look. The unique color design and film layout is truly stunning, giving the 2D image a feel that exceeds anything I had expected. Video Rating: 5/5 3D Rating: 5/5 2DThis disc has a typical animated feel of being clean, smooth with bright and vivid colors. A real endorsement for " Escape from Planet Earth" is that it doesn't fall into that category while not an original major production from Pixar or Dreamworks, this doesn't fall into the category of completely forgettable or downright terrible.This isn't a contender for a film that becomes an instant classic, but if you're willing to accept a generic storyline fairly well done, it accomplishes that while giving you plenty of eye candy to go with it. Recently, in taking the kids to see "Monsters University" (which they both enjoyed), we sat through trailers and they were able to instantly pick out films they thought looked "cheap and terrible". I think that's probably a fair assessment. ![]() My 13 year old was slightly outside the window of the age group that this film may attract, and both of them commented that it seemed aimed at 'younger kids'. Several of the key gags, which I thought were "OK" really worked for my 12 year old. ![]() Watching an animated film with kids gives you a different perspective on it. I knew that I wouldn't be able to fairly judge this film without kids present, so I watched the film with my two boys (13 & 12) to see what they thought. Escape from Planet Earth begins with a premise and style that made me rethink how I would write this review. Here, Scorch (played by Brendon Frasier) a bumbling hero who is over-appreciated by his own planet and his brother, Gary (played by Rob Corddry) who is under appreciated. Aliens and a dash of MegaMind, and you've got it. A combination of any of the Buzz Lightyear films plus Monsters Vs. ![]() The Production Rating: 3.5/5 The storyline of Escape from Planet Earth could be thought of as taking several other movies, throwing them in a blender, and seeing what pops out. Package Includes: Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy, UltraVioletÄisc Type: BD50 (dual layer), DVD-9 (dual layer) Video Resolution and Encode: 1080P/AVC, 1080P/MVC Despite it's formulaic structure, storyline and characters, Escape from Planet Earth is going to end up in a lot of 3D Blu-Ray collectors because, like many of those animated films, the 3D effect is very good. There is no doubt that that kind of thinking drives forward the formula behind Escape from Planet Earth, which manages movie moments a bit like a check list. They may have a real expense, but they generally perform well in the theater, sell toys, and they sell well on DVD/Blu-Ray/Digital after. Animated films seem to many studios as a near sure-bet. This summer has seen to that, several successful films done with no real cast, and a few big cast films that didn't live up to the blockbuster status people believed was coming. There are very few sure fire money makers at the box office these days. Escape from Planet Earth 3D Blu-Ray Review
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