- Aspect Ratio: 1:78:1
- Video Codec: AVC MPEG-4
- Resolution: 1080p/24 (23.976Hz)
- Audio Codec: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles: English
- Subtitles Color: White
- Region: A (Region-Locked)
- Rating: Not Rated
- Run Time: 74 Mins
- Discs: 1 (1 x Blu-ray)
- Digital Copies: None
- Studio: Vivendi Visual Entertainment
- Blu-ray Release Date: March 12th, 2013
- List Price: $29.98
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Overall
[Rating:3.5/5]
The Film
[Rating:3.5/5]
Video Quality
[Rating:4/5]
Audio Quality
[Rating:4/5]
Supplemental Materials
[Rating:2/5]
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The Film
[Rating:3.5/5]
As the title might suggest, Super Bowl XLVII Champions: Baltimore Ravens chronicles the journey the Baltimore Ravens took during the 2012 NFL season, ultimately ending with a Super Bowl showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Diving deeper into the physical match, I’ll easily admit that this years Super Bowl was one of the more interesting Super Bowls (and not just because of the arena losing power.)
Now, normally this might be an all around solid match up; however, it was made that much more interesting for one main reason. Harbaugh v. Harbaugh (doesn’t that sound like something out of the WWE?), that being John Harbaugh, head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, versus his brother Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. Regardless of what side you wanted to win, heck even if your actual team wasn’t in the Super Bowl, one thing rests assure. Fans of both the NFL, as well as the Baltimore Ravens, will surely find much to enjoy here, as the 74 minute production is fast paced, yet always entertaining.
Video Quality
[Rating:4/5]
Like other sport releases, Super Bowl XLVII Champions: Baltimore Ravens arrives with a 1:78:1 framed, AVC MPEG-4 encoded transfer. The game’s color palette features that of bold purples of the Ravens uniforms. Blacks are equally as strong. Clarity impresses as well, especially that of the actual game footage. Some of the image, mostly the mixed in HD broadcast clips, can tend to be a bit on the soft side; however, this wasn’t an overall problem with the physical encodement. All in all, this is a more than capable transfer.
Audio Quality
[Rating:4/5]
The included DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix captures all the hard hitting action of the game. Game dialogue is well reproduced via the center channel. Atmosphere, again during the big game moments, pleases. We can easily make out all the arena effects, like that of the cheers and yells of the fans that all but place us right in the middle of the action. There’s a bit of solid low-end via the fireworks booming, as well as the crushing blows of the players colliding with one another. All in all, this mix hits the right notes.
Supplemental Materials
[Rating:2/5]
The included features are presented in High Definition:
- Super Bowl Media Day – This runs 11:42 and features Deion Sanders as he interviews multiple members of the Ravens team.
- Super Bowl Post-Game Ceremonies – Running 5:28, this shows us the Post-Game presentation of the Lombardi Trophy.
- The John Harbaugh Interview – A 4:03 interview by Bill Belicheck.
- The Jack and Jackie Harbaugh Interview – A 4:15 interview with the parents of the 2 Harbaugh brothers.
- Sibling Rivalry – A 4:04 look into the 2 head coaches.
- Courtney Upshaw’s Journey – A 4:07 look into the Ravens rookie.
- The Season: Harbaugh Family Update – Another look (6:02) into the Harbaugh family.
- 2012 NFL Shots of the Year – A 7:23 compilation of some of the year’s best shots.
- 2012 NFL Players Wired For Sound – A 9:04 compilation of some of the action.
- 2012 NFL Coaches Wired For Sound – A 8:31 compilation of some of the coaches comments.
The Definitive Word
Overall:
[Rating:3.5/5]
Clearly the intended audience for this release might be those residing in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Fans of the team, rest assure that the NFL has put together a solid disc for your team – one that ultimately culminates a championship year. A must own for Ravens’ fans, and a strong recommendation for NFL diehards.
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BestBuy.com:
Purchase Super Bowl XLVII Champions: Baltimore Ravens on Blu-ray at CD Universe
Shop for more Blu-ray titles on Amazon.com
Overall
[Rating:3.5/5]
The Film
[Rating:3.5/5]
Video Quality
[Rating:4/5]
Audio Quality
[Rating:4/5]
Supplemental Materials
[Rating:2/5]
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