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It seems that many new 4k releases, at least those derived from film to 2k or 2k digital masters, don't offer a great deal of uptick in 4k.
I was fully expecting this with the two WB Sherlock Holmes Downey / Law films, but came away pleasantly surprised.
Especially when running the films from an uprezzing 4k player, CUs, 2Shots, MS, et al, aren't going to give us any surprises, but these releases have a true 4k look to them, when it comes to detail, background players and the like. Even if you have to pixel peep to find it.
It's there.
As an example, Game of Shadows begins with an explosion, lots of tiny actors around, then goes to a package being carried - the shot is waste to shoulder - and swapped to another actor. Nothing here. Enter Robert Downey. He joins Noomi Rapace, and then it occurs. As they chat, background action.
In the new 4k, one can distinctly make out people and costume details. In the Blu, not so much.
These are wonderfully entertaining films, especially for those with a love of all things Arthur Doyle, who interestingly is not in the credit block.
Added detail aside, these are gorgeous discs, with brilliant color, great blacks, and just the correct sprinkling of HDR so as not to get in the way.
Philippe Rousselot's photography is magnificent.
Audio seems to be the same as offered on the Blu-ray, with no Atmos addition.
The third episode is in pre-prod, and I can't wait for it to arrive.
Magnificent entertainments, even if Mr. Doyle might have a bit of trouble identifying his characters.
4k Image - 5
Audio – 5 (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from Blu-ray - Unfortunately, yes
Very Highly Recommended
RAH
I was fully expecting this with the two WB Sherlock Holmes Downey / Law films, but came away pleasantly surprised.
Especially when running the films from an uprezzing 4k player, CUs, 2Shots, MS, et al, aren't going to give us any surprises, but these releases have a true 4k look to them, when it comes to detail, background players and the like. Even if you have to pixel peep to find it.
It's there.
As an example, Game of Shadows begins with an explosion, lots of tiny actors around, then goes to a package being carried - the shot is waste to shoulder - and swapped to another actor. Nothing here. Enter Robert Downey. He joins Noomi Rapace, and then it occurs. As they chat, background action.
In the new 4k, one can distinctly make out people and costume details. In the Blu, not so much.
These are wonderfully entertaining films, especially for those with a love of all things Arthur Doyle, who interestingly is not in the credit block.
Added detail aside, these are gorgeous discs, with brilliant color, great blacks, and just the correct sprinkling of HDR so as not to get in the way.
Philippe Rousselot's photography is magnificent.
Audio seems to be the same as offered on the Blu-ray, with no Atmos addition.
The third episode is in pre-prod, and I can't wait for it to arrive.
Magnificent entertainments, even if Mr. Doyle might have a bit of trouble identifying his characters.
4k Image - 5
Audio – 5 (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from Blu-ray - Unfortunately, yes
Very Highly Recommended
RAH