Luc Besson knows a thing or two about crafting incredible science fiction visuals (or any visuals for that matter), having directed the classic film The Fifth Element. Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10, Resolution: 2160p (upscaled from 2K master), Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English: Dolby Atmos, English Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), Czech Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (España) Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Latinoamérica) Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, French (Canada) Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Hungarian Dolby Digital 5.1, Polish Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese Dolby Digital 5.1, Russian Dolby Digital 5.1, Thai Dolby Digital 5.1, Turkish: Dolby Digital 5.1, Aspect ratio: 1.78:1, Runtime: 114 minutes Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Once again, the disc's resolution boost and high-dynamic-range capabilities lead Bumblebee straight into showcase territory, with skin tones that feel true to life and landscapes that appear extra beautiful. Though the film is a visual effects showcase, the vast majority of its running time is spent in real-world locations while our titular character interacts with humans.
Once the film's action transitions over to Earth, Bumblebee's 4K presentation continues to shine in settings that are far more brightly lit. Making good use of both Dolby Vision and HDR10, the film exhibits fantastic contrast and shadow detail during dark scenes, such as the opening battle on Cybertron, while also sporting fantastic highlights and colors in sparks, laser blasts and explosions. Taking up the entire screen thanks to the film's 1.78:1 presentation, Bumblee delivers a clear uptick in detail quality despite being upscaled from a 2K master. Simply put, Alita is a visual marvel, and while you'll never forget that she's entirely CGI, your eyes will be glued to her at all times.Įxploding out of the gate with the most visually spectacular scene of any Transformers movie, Bumblebee is a sight to behold on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, making it easy to forget Michael Bay's last few films in the franchise. Witness, for instance, the character of Zapan (pictured, right), whose entire robotic body is comprised of intricate metal parts, and whose only human feature is his face – you'd be hard-pressed to find a more detailed and visually-arresting cyborg design in any other sci-fi film that's come before.Īnd then there's Alita herself, with her oversized and extremely expressive eyes providing the character with an (intentionally) uncanny appearance. It helps that Alita: Battle Angel is a film that's bursting at the seams with detail, from the largely computer-generated world of Iron City, to the many cyborg characters who inhabit it. For starters, contrast and color depth is off the charts here, with inky-blacks and incredible color vibrance lending the film an eye-popping level of spectacle.Īs the format does with most VFX-heavy science fiction films, the disc's higher resolution allows viewers to truly experience and appreciate the incredible design work and craftsmanship that goes into creating such a convincing futuristic word. From classics to recent blockbusters, these movies should be the first port of call for anyone looking to see what all the fuss is about.Despite being upscaled from a 2K digital intermediate, Alita: Battle Angel looks expectedly astonishing in this 4K release.
With this in mind, we've added an extra 5 entries to this list to best showcase the full range of capabilities that the standard 4K TV can deliver. But it can be difficult knowing where to start. Updated on April 15th, 2021 by Mark Birrell: With the technology of home viewing rapidly evolving to meet changing needs within the modern world, there has never been a better time to become acquainted with what 4K movies can offer to cinephiles. No wonder box office takings are quickly plummeting.
Nowadays, sound systems provide booming cinematic surround sound, and 4K Blu Rays and TVs allow for crystal clear image and gorgeous HDR. RELATED: The 10 Best 4K Movies on Netflix (According to Rotten Tomatoes) Let's not even talk about the horrid sound that accompanied tube TVs.
At home, they were relegated to buying fuzzy VHS tapes that skipped and popped and provided a warped 4:3 ratio that tarnished the filmmakers' cinematic intentions.
Before, movie lovers were forced into the cinema if they wanted to view a movie at its fullest potential. This is said every couple of years, but home viewing can't get much better than this.