If you are a fan of Gene Hackman or "meat-and-potatoes" 80s thrillers, this Blu-ray is a worthy addition to your collection. It provides a solid technical presentation that honors the source material without over-processing it.
A review of the political thriller The Package , specifically focusing on the 1080p Blu-ray release featuring a DTS-HD MA 2.0 audio track: The Film: A Tight Cold War Thriller The.Package.1989.1080p.BluRay.AVC.DTS-HD.MA.2.0...
: The stereo spread effectively captures the "busy din" of Chicago streets and military environments. If you are a fan of Gene Hackman
: The palette is somewhat muted to match the film’s "street-level" Chicago vibe, but skin tones remain natural. Black levels are robust, providing great depth in nighttime sequences, though some minor "crush" is occasionally present. Audio Quality: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 : The palette is somewhat muted to match
: James Newton Howard’s tension-filled score is well-balanced, sounding full and resonant without overpowering the action. Verdict
Reviewers from High Def Digest and Blu-ray.com generally agree that the 1080p transfer is a significant upgrade over previous DVD releases:
: Voices are clean and centered, never getting lost in the sound effects.