Trigger U-571
Roy Dassow
And sub thrillers are a little like shark movies - there may only be a small clutch of truly great ones (Das Boot, The Hunt for Red October, Crimson Tide, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan), but almost everything in the... erm... sub-genre is pretty damn watchable, even the relatively recent Gerard Butler / Gary Oldman romp, Hunter/Killer. The claustrophobia, the vulnerability, the sheer threat of flooding, drowning and implosion, much like similar space-based action (hence the Star Trek parallels), there are some fabulous thrills to be had in those dangerous depths.
Sure, most of the greatest thrills have already been explored by the pinnacles of the sub-genre but that doesn't stop films like U-571 from coming along and providing a fair amount of familiar but no less tense underwater action. The film was writer/director Jonathan Mostow's second feature, following on from the absolutely tremendous Kurt Russell thriller, Breakdown - which remains a high point in a career that descended into Terminator 3 (although that still wields one of the finest endings of any of the lesser sequels in that franchise) and The Surrogates, both serviceable but hardly noteworthy. With U-571 his biggest mistake was fashioning quite such a made-up movie that seemingly still wielded its 'history' front and centre. The whole film starts with opening scroll that announces the background to the narrative, yet in reality the Enigma capture and decoding occurred before the Americans even joined the War. Understandably, as a pitch for a Hollywood-backed thriller with a decent budget, there had to be some way of making this US-centric, but involving the Enigma machine was just plain silly, leaving audiences rolling their eyes before the film had even started proper.
Which is a shame, as the actual action is decent. Beyond its overshadowing 'history', the tale of a dangerous mission to capture an Enigma machine - and the subsequent commandeering of a very busted up U-boat and navigating of treacherous waters battling enemy subs, destroyers and dozens of depth charges - was a solid one, allowing for plenty of desperate deep-sea tension. Mostow milks the situation for all its worth - the damaged engine, failing batteries, busted torpedo tubes, limited ammunition, numerous leaks and breaches - and adds fuel to the fire by throwing Matthew McConaughy's untested young Executive Officer into the mix, forced to tale charge of a crew who don't all entirely have faith in his decisions. A surprisingly good supporting cast wait in the wings too, from Bill Paxton to Thomas Kretschmann, with Harvey Keitel absolutely rock solid as the Chief Petty Officer.
This 4K restoration was produced in 2023 by STUDIOCANAL.
The 4K-16 bit scan was done by UNIVERSAL - U.S.A., using the 35mm Original Negative.
Picture and sound restoration were then completed by L'IMMAGINE RITROVATA - Italia.
This project was brought to you by STUDIOCANAL and supervised by Delphine Roussel, Sophie Boyer and Jean-Pierre Boiget.
Celebrating the work done on this restoration, it is indeed true that Studiocanal have done due diligence here, but don't be fooled into thinking that suddenly makes U-571 a pretty picture. The film, however set-bound, is steeped in shadows and low level lighting - clearly intentionally so to get that battle-damaged U-boat vibe - and no amount of restoration can overcome all of the inherent problems that come with such a shoot.
At the outset, it takes a while to settle down. There's a real miso-mash of shots going on, with vast swathes evidently lovingly restored and looking better than ever, but the odd frame interspersed that looks like its had none of that lovely treatment, and feels softer and perhaps even graded slightly differently. It's intermittent at the outset, and almost completely disappears once the action shifts to the water, with much more consistently evident restoration work held through over the remainder of the duration. Despite that, of course, there's still limitations, often brought about by that aforementioned lighting, bringing in slightly variable grain, and moments - just moments - where the black levels waver into marginally more washed out dark greys. There's some softness too, the encode wavering perhaps, with not every cleaned-up frame yielding immaculate results.
WCG, HDR and Dolby Vision contribute too, particularly evident in that deep red battle stations opening sequence, holding firm with no bleeding and no crush, and delivering strong black levels - caveats not withstanding as detailed above - with decent but not-too-hot skin tones (yes there's a hint of that yellowing Studiocanal have become infamous for, but it's far less noticeable, either because it's a non-issue, or perhaps because of the darkened style of the shoot).
Overall, taking everything into consideration, this should rightly be celebrated as a worthy effort of a restoration, working with technically limited material, and frequently working wonders, even if it's not all roses. Those with a particularly critical bent are obviously going to pick it apart all to hell but, really, if you haven't revisited this movie in a minute then you should lap up the new lease of life it's been given courtesy of this release.
U-571 doesn't earn any kind of 3D object-orientated surround sound HD upgrade, a la Dolby Atmos, which is certainly going to come as a major disappointment for many, but that's in part arguably because it's always been renowned for tremendous, demo-worthy sound, something which really hasn't changed one bit here.
Dialogue is well prioritised, coming across clearly and coherently throughout - a wonder really considering how much of it is whispered to avoid detection - whilst the suitably jingoistic score yearns along persistently, desperate to trigger a subconscious salute or two. The effects, however, are off the charts good. Booming with John Woo levels of depth charge insanity (three times as many as any Destroyer ever even stocked), the LFE quotient will seriously test the structural integrity of your domicile, and every creak, warp, moaning hull sound and whirring propeller gets great coverage too, making for a thoroughly immersive experience. Yes, it's not Atmos, but it's still glorious.
Studiocanal bring a whole host of old extra features on board this package, relegated unfortunately to the accompanying Blu-ray but for the headlining Audio Commentary which is also available on the 4K disc proper. It should be noted that Studiocanal's surprisingly hard-to-find Steelbook looks to be a thing of beauty, with genuinely imaginative artwork that is far superior to the standard 4K set's 'floating heads' imagery.
U-571 is arguably a step too far to stomach in terms of its fictitious nature but, as submarine thrillers go, it still delivers the goods on the pure entertainment front, enjoying a decent cast and some tense setpieces.
Studiocanal's 4K restoration similarly delivers the goods, with a solid video upgrade, and the same tremendous demo audio it's been known for, as well as a decent roster of archival supplements. Those looking to revisit this sub romp won't be disappointed.
Almost everyone has experienced pain and discomfort in your chest after eating certain foods, which is known as heartburn. Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid. In spite of the name, heartburn actually has nothing to do with the heart. It usually creates a burning discomfort in the upper abdomen or below the breastbone.Though the triggers of heartburn vary from person to person, certain foods are usually universally problematic.
Trigger point injections can help minimize pain radiating from knotted muscles or the connected tissue. These painful knots form when your muscles are too tense to relax and can leave you constantly feeling stiff and sore.
Often called trigger points, loosening muscle knots can be difficult. Rubbing can provide temporary relief, but you still have a limited range of motion. Trigger point injections can help relieve pain, so you can start moving again. The combination of a local anesthetic and steroid compound can provide maximum relief and aid healing. Most physicians recommend one injection every eight weeks for six months for maximum pain relief.
How often do you need trigger point injections? How often you need the injections depends on your level of pain and medical condition. Sometimes, a trigger point only requires one injection for the pain to subside. Other trigger points are the result of a chronic condition and may require an ongoing treatment plan with weekly injections.
Is there a limit to the number of trigger point injections I can get? Trigger point injections contain a steroid that can have severe side effects. The injections are only used in pain management during healing or as part of a treatment plan for a chronic condition. The injections are only given repeatedly according to medical guidance. For severe pain management, a maximum of six trigger point injections is recommended. However, not all trigger point injections contain steroids. Trigger point injections consisting only of a local anesthetic can be given more often.
How long do trigger point injections last? On average, pain relief from a trigger point injection lasts around 30 days. The severity of the injury or condition can affect how long the medication lasts. How often you get the injection can also affect how long you go without pain. Your physician will help you work out an effective treatment plan.
I am trying to create a trap that runs damage during 2seconds each 2 seconds and loop. I need the trap to check if someone is there while its activated and if the player is there - apply damage. Any suggestion?
OnBeginOverlap and OnEndOverlap.This events should help you. When player enters the trigger box OnBeginOverlap is triggered, if he leaves the box then the OnEndOverlap is triggered.
You can always get the x,y,z of the triggered box, box possition in world and manualy check if player is inside. This option should be used when you are spawning actor inside the trigger box, otherwise there is no point of it.