It goes without saying that fans of Dune should absolutely pick up its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, but we also recommend it to anyone who considers themselves a home theater enthusiast.
Dialogue is clear and prominent, while Hans Zimmer's nerve-jangling score offers a powerful backdrop to the events unfolding on-screen. Just as epic as Dune's visual presentation is its sound, with an outstanding primary Dolby Atmos track that delivers fantastic directional audio, offering plenty of activity in the rear channels, along with a masterful use of Atmos' height channels (you will think Dune's ornithopters are flying right over your head). Despite this, Dune remains an epic spectacle to behold. Witness, for instance, the shimmering appearance of Arrakis's all-important spice, or the almost white-hot explosion that eventually bursts through House Atreides' force fields during the mid-film invasion scene.Īside from some very minor banding, the only thing that could be considered disappointing to videophiles about Dune's 4K disc is that its aspect ratio does not shift during IMAX sequences, opting instead to keep a panoramic widescreen presentation for its entire running time. The inclusion of both HDR10 and Dolby Vision gives Dune excellent brightness, contrast and color vibrancy. Though Dune was not shot on film, its UHD presentation sports a nice layer of film-like grain throughout, which serves to provide increased texture to its costumes, sets and sandy landscapes. Shot at 4.5K and finished at a 4K resolution, Dune looks expectedly gorgeous on the format, with immense detail that soars with incredibly clarity. One of the most anticipated 4K releases in a long while, Denis Villeneuve's Dune arrives on Ultra HD Blu-ray boasting a spectacular video presentation and a reference-quality Dolby Atmos audio track. Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265 (54 Mbps), HDR: HDR10/Dolby Vision, Resolution: 2160p (4K master), Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), English Dolby Digital 5.1 (448 kbps), French (Canada) Dolby Digital 5.1, German Dolby Atmos, German Dolby TrueHD 7.1, German Dolby Digital 5.1 (448 kbps), Italian Dolby Atmos, Italian Dolby TrueHD 7.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 (448 kbps), Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 (448 kbps), Aspect ratio: 2.39:1, Runtime: 176 minutes Get ready to pull this disc out for repeated demonstrations.
To bring up the aforementioned highway chase again, it just might be one of the best showcases for Dolby Atmos to ever hit home theaters. Neon signs occasionally break out of the darkness, along with the amber lighting that illuminates the highway Batmobile chase sequences, or the bright orange explosion that ends it.Īs standout as The Batman's visuals are, its audio presentation arguably steals the show, with a pristine Dolby Atmos primary track that delivers thundering sonics amidst a brilliantly immersive atmosphere – all punctuated by Michael Giacchino's bombastic score that just builds and builds with increased intensity. Much of the film is purposefully muted in appearance, with only brief instances of colorful highlights. The the jagged edges of his suit, the stitching and leatherwork in his cowl – it all adds up to a film with intricacies that were practically made to be appreciated in 4K.Īdmittedly, The Batman isn't the film to go to if you're looking to show off your TV's color bonafides. Thanks to The Batman's native 4K digital intermediate, detail is off the charts. Thankfully, The Batman's Dolby Vision and HDR10 presentations provide exceptional shadow delineation, with Batman's slow creeping out of the darkness coming across even more dramatic as a result – and without a single hint of the black crush that can sometimes effect the transfers of darker films.
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Like the titular character himself, The Batman is a movie bathed in darkness, where every shadowy corner of Gotham City presents the threat of violence. One of the most highly anticipated 4K releases of 2022, The Batman emerges from the shadows with a truly revelatory Ultra HD Blu-ray disc that absolutely lives up to the film's theatrical presentation.