In an odd way, and as pure popcorn entertainment, it does.
The entire film is filled with dizzying, flying, swooping, fast-moving camera work, courtesy of Roberto De Angelis (Baby Driver), and those with optical disorders that might lead to nausea should take note.
As I was watching the film, a single thought kept returning – never could have been done in 3-strip Technicolor.
Much of it makes no sense, but who cares. It’s basically a classic “bank heist goes wrong” drama, with more damage and destruction to personal properly than ever plagued The Blues Brothers in Chicago.
I don’t recall any film in which so many police vehicles were trashed.
Photographed in 6 and 8k, (there were no 3-strip cameras on the shoot), and finished as a 4k DI, the resultant 4k UHD disc from Universal is magnificent in every detail.
The audio track, presented in Dolby Atmos, is not only huge, with thundering bass, but places sound beautifully in specific areas around one’s theater.
One very minor point that I found odd. They make a point, early on, of letting the audience know that an FBI agent, played by Keir O’Donnell is gay. I saw zero relevance in this detail to the story.
Image – 5 (Dolby Vision)
Audio – 5 (Dolby Atmos)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors – Beautifully
Makes use of and works well in 4k – 5
Recommended
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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