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Return of the Jedi is either the third or sixth film in the Star Wars series, dependent upon how one perceives it.
Regardless, you all know the storyline.
The new 4k UHD / HDR release from Disney is just fine.
Has grain been managed?
Of course, but it looks fine. Possibly because of it, one can make out matte lines that may have been at least partially hidden in the past.
But I forgive Disney their exigencies on these films, as they've all been massaged digitally anyway. On the classic animation, not so much.
Put your nose against the screen and stare at a background, that's probably a matte painting, and you may see some
what appears to be grain, that doesn't move, but it's probably a still image anyway.
Bottom line, it looks and sound fine.
Better audio in 4k, as we have Dolby Atmos. As to those without it, let them listen to their Vitaphone discs. We don't care.
As noted previously, and in regard to grain reduction, and whatever other massaging mechanisms may have been used, I don't regard these as serious cinema. Simple as that.
Enjoy.
Image – 5
Audio – 5 (Dolby Atmos)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Highly Recommended
RAH
APPENDING:
It has not gone unnoticed that there seems to a mix of steelbooks, and magnificently rendered (read: highly collectible) slipcases for this series, but this particular copy, as received from Best Buy, had no special packaging whatsoever.
Obviously a Disney plot to digitally remove special ceremonial packaging, which should be taken extremely seriously.
A class action suit may be in order.
What purpose does a 4k UHD disc serve, without its protective gear?
Regardless, you all know the storyline.
The new 4k UHD / HDR release from Disney is just fine.
Has grain been managed?
Of course, but it looks fine. Possibly because of it, one can make out matte lines that may have been at least partially hidden in the past.
But I forgive Disney their exigencies on these films, as they've all been massaged digitally anyway. On the classic animation, not so much.
Put your nose against the screen and stare at a background, that's probably a matte painting, and you may see some
what appears to be grain, that doesn't move, but it's probably a still image anyway.
Bottom line, it looks and sound fine.
Better audio in 4k, as we have Dolby Atmos. As to those without it, let them listen to their Vitaphone discs. We don't care.
As noted previously, and in regard to grain reduction, and whatever other massaging mechanisms may have been used, I don't regard these as serious cinema. Simple as that.
Enjoy.
Image – 5
Audio – 5 (Dolby Atmos)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Highly Recommended
RAH
APPENDING:
It has not gone unnoticed that there seems to a mix of steelbooks, and magnificently rendered (read: highly collectible) slipcases for this series, but this particular copy, as received from Best Buy, had no special packaging whatsoever.
Obviously a Disney plot to digitally remove special ceremonial packaging, which should be taken extremely seriously.
A class action suit may be in order.
What purpose does a 4k UHD disc serve, without its protective gear?
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