Blu-ray Review: QUICK Is SPEED On Speed (Shout! Factory)
I'm not going to sugar coat this review. Quick, the Korean motorcycle action extravaganza, is dumb. It's dumb. Not smart. This isn't a thinking man's action film, it is the very definition of a silly, drop-your-brains-at-the-door explode-a-thon. But I'll be damned if it isn't loads of absolutely ridiculous fun. The cover of the Blu-ray (at left) proudly proclaims that Quick comes from the makers of Tidal Wave (Haeundae) and Sector 7, but Quick is, for my money, easily more fun than either of those films. Shout! Factory's latest foray in to Asian cinema with Soi Cheang's Accident, Sector 7, reaches its ridiculous apex with Quick, and this disc is among their better releases.
Normally I'd put a synopsis of some kind in the second paragraph, but in this case, it seems a bit superfluous. Guy rides motorcycle. Girl rides motorcycle. Things go boom, Guy and girl watch things go boom. Police are stupid. The end.
If you need a little bit of subtext to go along with your action, you're barking up the wrong tree. However, if you're in the mood for big dumb fun, I think you'll enjoy Quick. Everyone involved in the film seems to be on the same page in their idea of what Quick should be, and that certainly helps it's overall success. In the title of this review I, quite cleverly, make reference to the mother of all slow-down-and-die action films, Speed, and Quick sits proudly beside that landmark film, not behind it.
I was fortunate to first catch this film on the big screen at the Dallas International Film Festival back in March, and that really is the ideal way to watch this over the top action bonanza, but this Blu-ray does an excellent job of recreating the experience in your home, and I can easily recommend it. The CG explosions and action enhancements don't really detract from the experience, and it is clear from the fact that several stunt drivers were injured on the set that a lot of the stunt driving is practical. I obviously really enjoyed this film, but please, go in with an open mind and the ability to let go of logic, otherwise you're in for a long night.
The Discs:
Shout! Factory typically does very good work. Their Blu-ray of Accident was absolutely atrocious, but Sector 7 was an improvement and Quick is probably the best of the three. The video is sharp, colorful, bright, and contrasty. I have nothing to complain about in that department. The audio, as is fitting with an action film of this caliber, is also insane. The use of the sound field in the numerous crazy action sequences is very effective, and all of the explosions will leave your subwoofer gasping for breath. This is an excellent A/V specimen.
Shout! Factory have also included plenty of decent quality bonus material to go along with this really awesome disc. There is an hour long making of featurette, not quite edited to perfection, but still features lots of behind the scenes footage and plenty of footage of the stunt drivers doing their thing. There is also a twenty five minute featurette on the usage and creation of CGI in the film, which is nifty. I really didn't notice it until the final set piece, at which point it becomes painfully obvious, the the amount that was used it pretty impressive for how unintrusive it is. Rounding out the extras are a couple of short featurettes including one spotlighting the poster and some trailer footage. Overall a pretty decent package that I was happy to see find a home in the US.
Quick is a lot of fun, but don't squint while you're watching it or you're bound to see the seams. Definitely recommended.
Normally I'd put a synopsis of some kind in the second paragraph, but in this case, it seems a bit superfluous. Guy rides motorcycle. Girl rides motorcycle. Things go boom, Guy and girl watch things go boom. Police are stupid. The end.
If you need a little bit of subtext to go along with your action, you're barking up the wrong tree. However, if you're in the mood for big dumb fun, I think you'll enjoy Quick. Everyone involved in the film seems to be on the same page in their idea of what Quick should be, and that certainly helps it's overall success. In the title of this review I, quite cleverly, make reference to the mother of all slow-down-and-die action films, Speed, and Quick sits proudly beside that landmark film, not behind it.
I was fortunate to first catch this film on the big screen at the Dallas International Film Festival back in March, and that really is the ideal way to watch this over the top action bonanza, but this Blu-ray does an excellent job of recreating the experience in your home, and I can easily recommend it. The CG explosions and action enhancements don't really detract from the experience, and it is clear from the fact that several stunt drivers were injured on the set that a lot of the stunt driving is practical. I obviously really enjoyed this film, but please, go in with an open mind and the ability to let go of logic, otherwise you're in for a long night.
The Discs:
Shout! Factory typically does very good work. Their Blu-ray of Accident was absolutely atrocious, but Sector 7 was an improvement and Quick is probably the best of the three. The video is sharp, colorful, bright, and contrasty. I have nothing to complain about in that department. The audio, as is fitting with an action film of this caliber, is also insane. The use of the sound field in the numerous crazy action sequences is very effective, and all of the explosions will leave your subwoofer gasping for breath. This is an excellent A/V specimen.
Shout! Factory have also included plenty of decent quality bonus material to go along with this really awesome disc. There is an hour long making of featurette, not quite edited to perfection, but still features lots of behind the scenes footage and plenty of footage of the stunt drivers doing their thing. There is also a twenty five minute featurette on the usage and creation of CGI in the film, which is nifty. I really didn't notice it until the final set piece, at which point it becomes painfully obvious, the the amount that was used it pretty impressive for how unintrusive it is. Rounding out the extras are a couple of short featurettes including one spotlighting the poster and some trailer footage. Overall a pretty decent package that I was happy to see find a home in the US.
Quick is a lot of fun, but don't squint while you're watching it or you're bound to see the seams. Definitely recommended.
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