It’s big, brawling effects film out of the Amblin canon, that gives us Amblin in spades, and that’s mostly very good.
Written by Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin, shot by Jack Green, Edited by Michael Kahn, and with Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz and Philip Seymour Hoffman in the leads, with a wonderful appearance by Lois Smith, it’s right up there with the best popcorn films of all time.
And while depth of character may be something that viewers think about on the back end, that attribute doesn’t get in the way of having fun.
This is a gorgeous new 4k from Warner Bros., but for me a huge attraction is the new Dolby Atmos mix, which is huge and other-worldly as it rips through your home theater.
Not meant for those who share living quarters with close neighbors, it will clean the lint out of their speakers just being in proximity of yours, and will hopefully spur some stalwarts who talk about adding Atmos “tomorrow,” to finally make the move.
This is a demo track, if there ever was one.
And on top of that you get cows.
Slipcover is a quality affair, replicating the artwork within, but with the extra added attraction of reflective metal.
For those discussing the the fact they missed out on El Aurens or Chinatown, by not moving quickly, or waiting for a price drop. This is not one to put off if you desire owning it.
Just a magnificent 4k product that makes use of the format.
Image – (Dolby Vision)
Forensic – 10
NSD – 10
Audio – 9 (Dolby Attmos)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors – Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k – 8
Upgrade from Blu-ray – Oh, yes!
Worth your attention – 10
Slipcover rating – 4
Very Highly 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.
Post Disclaimer
Some of our content may contain marketing links, which means we will receive a commission for purchases made via those links. In our editorial content, these affiliate links appear automatically, and our editorial teams are not influenced by our affiliate partnerships. We work with several providers (currently Skimlinks and Amazon) to manage our affiliate relationships. You can find out more about their services by visiting their sites.
Similar threads
- Robert Harris
- Blu-ray and UHD
2