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BuyBust Blu-ray Review

Score: 58

from 3 reviewers

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BuyBust pairs explosive action and sociopolitical depth, though uneven choreography and sparseness in extras suggest it's best suited for a rental.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 70

BuyBust's 2.35:1 AVC encoded transfer on Blu-ray showcases a sharp digital capture with a distinct yellowish hue and earth tones. Despite erratic visuals marked by noise and occasional banding, the film maintains commendable detail and clarity in close-ups, with vibrant scenes occasionally disrupted by chromatic noise and lighting anomalies.

Audio: 57

The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix in 'BuyBust' is aggressively immersive but flawed, with extreme LFE levels and uneven dialogue volume, while the Filipino 2.0 track provides a more balanced yet less dynamic alternative. Both tracks exhibit raw on-set audio issues, affecting overall clarity.

Extra: 40

BuyBust's Blu-ray extras feature a comprehensive 30-minute making-of documentary and an engaging 27-minute Comic Con panel, offering considerable behind-the-scenes insight and interviews, complemented by a selection of original trailers.

Movie: 60

"BuyBust" delivers a gritty critique of the Philippines' drug war, mixing political commentary with intense, visceral action. While its sluggish pacing and basic choreography pale compared to "The Raid," the film excels in mood-setting and long-take action sequences amidst a violent, chaotic urban backdrop.

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