Dead Wrong appears in an aspect ratio of 1.78:1 on this Blu-ray Disc. The movie came with a bland but acceptable image.
Sharpness tended to seem adequate. The film rarely boasted great delineation, but it also never became truly soft, so the presentation showed acceptable accuracy.
I saw no issues with jagged edges or moiré effects, and the image lacked edge haloes. Print flaws also remained absent.
Colors opted for a blue/teal tint most of the time, with some of the usual amber as well. The hues appeared decent though not dynamic.
Blacks were a bit dense, while shadows seemed a little on the murky side. The image was perfectly watchable but it lacked much vivacity.
I felt about the same when it came to the meh DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack of Wrong. This wasn’t exactly an action-packed mix, so one shouldn’t expect constant auditory shenanigans.
When appropriate, the soundscape kicked to life a little, but much of it focused on ambient information and music. These tended to seem less natural than I’d prefer, so while the mix filled the speakers, it didn’t show a lot of localized specificity.
Audio quality worked fine. Dialogue seemed positive, so the lines seemed natural and concise.
Music offered good range and impact, and effects followed suit. These elements contributed fine dimensionality, with strong low-end at appropriate times. All of this led to a mediocre soundtrack.
The Blu-ray includes both the movie’s theatrical version (1:50:46) as well as a Director’s Cut (1:44:26). How do the two differ?
Not much, though theatrical comes with a short intro before we flash back to one year earlier. Otherwise, the DC mainly appears to trim some scenes without major overhauls that I could discern.
By the way, “Theatrical Version” seems like an odd description since I can’t figure out if the film actually appeared in theaters anywhere. Still, it seemed like the most logical term for the non-Director’s Cut.
Despite a tale with a bunch of potential twists, Dead Wrong never manages much real intrigue. Dragged down by a muddled narrative and a dull lead actor, the film sputters. The Blu-ray offers passable picture and audio along with two cuts of the movie. This winds up as a dull experience.