Safe Men Blu-ray Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

Smothered by DNR, Mill Creek issues a waxy, smooth HD presentation for Safe Men, probably sourced from a master left on the shelf for a decade or two. The little grain that's left isn't handled by the encode at all, further leaving behind digital remnants. Edge enhancement isn't helping things either. Halos add to the awfulness while further reducing detail (what little detail there is to notice).

Bright color is a plus, although it's oversaturated. The red uniforms worn by Zahn and Rockwell in the intro bleed out, and that won't be the last time that happens. Safe Men looks made for the CRT era of the early '00s, not 2022.

Black crush keeps the issues coming, as if Safe Men needed more. A little clipping in the contrast saps additional texture from the frame.

Audio

The 5.1 track spreads ambiance around the soundstage. In a bar, a jukebox pops music from the right side, and primarily the rears. Exteriors capture cars traveling through the mix, panning to the sides.

Heavier bass loosens up, flaring with a messy rumble. Like the video, the mixing sounds dated and analog in nature.