UHD Review The Abyss UHD Review (1 Viewer)

[Todd Erwin]

The day many thought would never happen has arrived – James Cameron’s The Abyss makes its HD and UHD debut on physical media.



The Abyss (1989)



Released: 09 Aug 1989
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 140 min




Director: James Cameron
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Mystery



Cast: Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn
Writer(s): James Cameron



Plot: A civilian diving team is enlisted to search for a lost nuclear submarine and faces danger while encountering an alien aquatic species.



IMDB rating: 7.5
MetaScore: 62





Disc Information



Studio: Disney
Distributed By: N/A
Video Resolution: 2160p HEVC w/HDR



Aspect Ratio: 2.39.1
Audio: Dolby Atmos, English 7.1 Dolby TrueHD...

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[Robert Crawford]

Welcome to the party, pal.

 

[Todd Erwin]

Welcome to the party, pal.

I have been spring cleaning the feral cat kennels all day and I am dead tired... so this was all I managed to squeeze out today.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I have been spring cleaning the feral cat kennels all day and I am dead tired... so this was all I managed to squeeze out today.

John McClane understands but was making another point regarding these Cameron 4K/UHD releases.

 

[Neil S. Bulk]

Wrong thread, pal! The Abyss doesn't have Aliens music in it but Die Hard does.

 

[Sam Posten]

Can’t wait for tuesday

 

[Clinton McClure]

I’ll be in Houston when my discs arrive so I’m looking forward to some delayed gratification.

 

[JohnRice]

I’ll be in Houston...

You have my sympathy.

 

[PMF]

Excellent review, Mr. Erwin.

 

[Lord Dalek]

Wrong thread, pal! The Abyss doesn't have Aliens music in it but Die Hard does.

Although TBF that music wasn't actually in Aliens.

 

[John Maher_289910]

Thanks for the review! This may already have been answered, elsewhere, but is the digital copy that comes with the discs, the extended version. I know the solo digital release is, but is that the same included here?

 

[Todd Erwin]

Thanks for the review! This may already have been answered, elsewhere, but is the digital copy that comes with the discs, the extended version. I know the solo digital release is, but is that the same included here?

I mention this in my review:

Digital Copy: A Movies Anywhere code is included to redeem a digital copy of the film in 4K and earn reward points on Disney Movie Insiders. Content and resolution may vary by digital retailer.

As of March 8, 2024, when redeeming the included code on Movies Anywhere, the major digital retailers offered the following:

Movies Anywhere: Theatrical cut in 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Special Edition cut included as a special feature in 1080p and Dolby 5.1.

Apple TV: Special Edition cut in 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Theatrical cut as a special feature (on Apple TV devices only) in 1080p and Dolby 5.1.

Vudu: Theatrical cut in 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Special Edition cut in 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby 5.1.

Prime Video: Theatrical cut in 4K HDR10+ and Dolby 5.1.

 

[Todd Erwin]

Anyone disappointed that the digital copies of Aliens and The Abyss did NOT include the Special Edition cuts in 4K can call Disney Home Entertainment customer service at 888-223-4369. Currently, they are only collecting feedback, but if they receive plenty of complaints, they may actually fix the issue retroactively.

 

[Robert Harris]

Great review!

 

[Jeffrey D]

Awesome that we finally have a good disc release, with both cuts of the film, and new interviews. Can’t wait to watch it. Thanks for your review, Todd.

 

[Konstantinos]

Has anyone checked the English subtitles in the UHD?
I've read that they're out of sync due to seamless branching of the 2 versions.

 

[John Maher_289910]

Has anyone checked the English subtitles in the UHD?
I've read that they're out of sync due to seamless branching of the 2 versions.

You can actually see the seams!

 

[Robert Crawford]

I got my 4K/UHD release. Should I redeem my digital code at MA or RedeemDigitalMovie.com?

 

[Todd Erwin]

I got my 4K/UHD release. Should I redeem my digital code at MA or RedeemDigitalMovie.com?

The latter will just forward you to the former.

 

[Robert Crawford]

The latter will just forward you to the former.

So, I'm screwed!