Windtalkers (Blu-ray Disc, 2009)

This is not a bad film, but coming out at the same time as Pearl Harbor (which was also a beautiful MESS) also hurt this films release. Both films were about WWII and this one made an attempt to tell the story of the code talkers. The problem was more on Hollywood's idea of war rather than the story. Rumors of the unhappy director during filming due to restrictions and concerns from studio executives may have caused some of the damage to this film... however this film is still flawed. There are areas where you can see obvious mistakes in the film with continuity (I vaguely remember seeing the craft service tent in the background in one shot, as well as two different locations being used for another shot: a wet Hawaii landscape with a soldier cut in with a dry California set) Over all I do not believe that it was a terrible film, but it is still a film that you may want to watch just once. Fans of John Woo may find this film disturbing and may blame it for his departure from the Hollywood scene in these past recent years (but I would rather blame Paycheck than this film personally). Adam Beach was an exceptional actor in this flawed film, he showed the emotion of his character very well and if this film had succeeded, it would have propelled him from his performance.

Bottom line: This film is ok, its not great nor is it terrible. A free watch on tv, or a cheap bluray/dvd is still worth the time. The price of a $10 movie ticket... maybe not (but as a matinee maybe).

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Bluray transfer: The transfer to bluray is not an impressive one, I forgot to mention this above. There was not a big difference between an up converted DVD to this Blu-ray disk. There were still areas that were fuzzy, the color remained dull even for a war film, and only brief moments seemed crisp. Bottom line, this is not a very good transfer as a bluray item... But the film itself is still worth a watch.

Windtalkers has a MPEG-2 transfer and a DTS-HD-Master Audo 5.1 Surround Mix. The transfer was actually pretty good. Some people complain about MPEG-2 transfers but this one really worked out well. The audio mix was even better though. You will hear bullets whizing all around your head, loud gun shots, and a big booming bass. The movie itself was solid but don't go in expecing Platoon or Saving Private Ryan. Still it tells a story that not many know with some very well done battle scenes. Although keep in mind this isn't the director's cut. So if that matters to you then you may want to wait.

Much better than the DVD Version. The picture quality is greatly improved and the surround sound is crystal clear!!! The movie itself has a great story line and gives you an idea of what the native american code talkers really did in the war.

To best round out this blu ray dvd, I would give it a 8 out of 10. The story line is o. k. by giving us the insight as to how special communications were acheived during WWII. For a blu ray movie played in a home theater system 5.1 surround with a 42" HDTV, there was some good action including the explosions. You may want to rent it first or if you decide to buy it, try to get it cheap for under 10 bucks. All in all, I liked the movie since I am a military veteran and I am also a Nicholas Cage fan.

Excellent movie.Nicholas Cage played his part extremely well. Truly facinating to learn how the Indian language help us win the war.

I appreciate the fast shiping did not keep me waiting long would buy again from same seller AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++

I already had this movie on standard form,but decided to buy it on Blu Ray for my new player.The sound and visual were excellent!!!