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The arrival of 4k UHD Blu-rays to the home theater audience may be the single worst launch ever of a home video product.
Between hardware and software that isn't always up to the task, to the majority of the initial 4k releases being technically 2k, uprezzed, it's been an iffy proposition.
For software, it all changed, initially with a few good 4k discs, then with The Revenant from Fox, and now Journey to Space from Shout Factory. This is one of those moments that you'll remember, as the absolute wow factor hits your screen.
Shout Factory is releasing the first 4k UHD disc that I consider to be an absolute purchase for anyone brave enough to be an early adopter.
But they've also made the release idiot proof, and here's why.
Journey to Space comes with not just the typical 4k UHD / BD variant, but rather, a 4k UHD / 3D Blu-ray, which also runs in 2D.
They have brilliantly covered all bases.
I'm calling Journey to Space an "absolute purchase" for three reasons.
Content.
Image.
Audio.
Content covers a good stretch of the history of space travel, with extremely highly resolved NASA and large format footage. The production company isn't called Giant Screen Films for nothing.
Image, especially in 4k, and even with my slightly crippled HDR, contains the most brilliant, highly resolved, magnificent images that I've ever seen in home theater.
For those aware of the flame effects in Mad Max, image rocket launches in HDR.
Audio is huge. Dolby Atmos. Rocket launches. You get the picture. Lint removed from all speakers.
And the film its beautifully produced, and narrated by Patrick Stewart.
Just add this one to your collection, even if you don't yet have 4k capability. For those with 4k, pop it in your player, and be amazed.
Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel, were occasional known to say things such as "Two thumbs up, and they couldn't possibly be raised higher."
This is one of those occasions!
Image - 5*
Audio - 5*
4k - 5*
Pass / Fail - Pass
Extremely Highly Recommended
RAH
Between hardware and software that isn't always up to the task, to the majority of the initial 4k releases being technically 2k, uprezzed, it's been an iffy proposition.
For software, it all changed, initially with a few good 4k discs, then with The Revenant from Fox, and now Journey to Space from Shout Factory. This is one of those moments that you'll remember, as the absolute wow factor hits your screen.
Shout Factory is releasing the first 4k UHD disc that I consider to be an absolute purchase for anyone brave enough to be an early adopter.
But they've also made the release idiot proof, and here's why.
Journey to Space comes with not just the typical 4k UHD / BD variant, but rather, a 4k UHD / 3D Blu-ray, which also runs in 2D.
They have brilliantly covered all bases.
I'm calling Journey to Space an "absolute purchase" for three reasons.
Content.
Image.
Audio.
Content covers a good stretch of the history of space travel, with extremely highly resolved NASA and large format footage. The production company isn't called Giant Screen Films for nothing.
Image, especially in 4k, and even with my slightly crippled HDR, contains the most brilliant, highly resolved, magnificent images that I've ever seen in home theater.
For those aware of the flame effects in Mad Max, image rocket launches in HDR.
Audio is huge. Dolby Atmos. Rocket launches. You get the picture. Lint removed from all speakers.
And the film its beautifully produced, and narrated by Patrick Stewart.
Just add this one to your collection, even if you don't yet have 4k capability. For those with 4k, pop it in your player, and be amazed.
Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel, were occasional known to say things such as "Two thumbs up, and they couldn't possibly be raised higher."
This is one of those occasions!
Image - 5*
Audio - 5*
4k - 5*
Pass / Fail - Pass
Extremely Highly Recommended
RAH
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