tuning working wonders on the film's rich palette. Skin tones are true to life, and the film's expert lighting from cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos (who worked with director Kenneth Branagh on the first Thor) comes across beautifully on this transfer.

If you have an OLED television, you'll likely marvel at the film's night scenes, in which the dark corridors of the Orient Express' carriages
disappear into inky darkness, showing you additional detail if and when the film chooses to do so.

Topping it all off is a wonderful Dolby Atmos audio track that creates a convincing soundscape as the train chugs along, and a subtle score that adds to the film without succumbing to overpowering bombastic music. Highly recommended for fans of the film and Poirot stories.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, HDR10, Resolution: 2160p (from 4K master), Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English DTS 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French DTS 5.1,Spanish DTS 5.1, German DTS 5.1, Italian
DTS 5.1, Czech Dolby Digital 5.1, Polish Dolby Digital 5.1, Aspect ratio: 2.39:1, Runtime: 114 minutes Dunkirk Image credit: Warner Bros.

The best film of 2017? It's got to be up there. Christopher Nolan's take on the harrowing evacuation of Dunkirk at the height of the second World War is
a masterclass in tension, practical effects and historical storytelling.

Playing with time and the sequence of events over the nail-biting rescue, Nolan takes full advantage of the IMAX format to bring an epic scale to the horrors of war, with a soundtrack that melds scraping atonal notes with the sounds of the death-dealing machinery bearing down on the troops. You'll be
on the edge of your seat from the moment the very first shot is fired until the credits roll.

It's not to be missed then, and it's a particularly impressive disc to have
in your 4K UHD Blu-ray collection. With the majority of the film shot in 70mm for IMAX screens, your full screen will often be taken over by the lapping waves and grim beaches of Dunkirk, presented with a fine sharpness that
brings out the incredible detail in the recreated period piece. HDR visuals also make the action sequences really pop, bringing an added depth to what
may have appeared as a muted, almost watercolor-like presentation in
digitally projected cinemas.

That soundtrack isn't undersold either (it really has to be heard to be believed, at as loud a volume as the neighbours can stand), but note that Dolby Atmos is not supported here.

If you're a fan of Christopher Nolan, all his other movies (barring Memento) are now available in 4K HDR too. As many are older titles, you need to be ready for a slightly softer upscaled presentation, but the HDR benefits
remain clear to see. You'll find The Prestige, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Interstellar and Inception in stores alongside Dunkirk.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, Resolution: 2160p (4K master), Audio: English DTS:HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Aspect ratio (variable): 2.2:1 & 1.78:1, Runtime: 106 minutes Patriots Day Image credit: Lionsgate Films

Here's a film that doesn't need a blockbuster scope or enormous amounts of
CGI to dazzle on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. Patriots Day recounts the devastating events surrounding 2013 Boston Marathon bombing in a very naturalistic and matter-of-fact kind of way.

The film aims to put you right there during not only the explosions that changed everything, but the eventual chase to capture the assailants responsible. In this regard, the film's cinematography succeeds magnificently in capturing a sense of realism, thanks to some incredibly sharp digital photography (captured in 3.4K with a 2K digital intermediate) and exceptionally lifelike HDR color grading.

Skintones are as close to reality as I've seen from any film on the 4K Ultra HD format. Lines and pores are clearly visible, and make it even easier to read the emotions displayed on the characters' faces.

Later in the film, during an extended night-time firefight in suburbia, the disc jumps to another level of clarity entirely. Shadow detail gets a huge boost, making it easier to follow the action in what would normally be an underlit setting.

In fact, we'd go as far as to say that Patriots Day acts as a showcase for what HDR can bring to a films lighting and color palette, with fire taking on an especially important role. Surprising as it may be, this is a demo-worthy disc.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, Resolution: 2160p (Upscaled from 2K master), Audio: English DTS:X, English Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), English DTS Headphone:X, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Aspect ratio: 2.40:1, Runtime: 133 minutes Hacksaw Ridge Image credit: Lionsgate Films

Though sourced from a 2K digital intermediate, Hacksaw Ridge arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with a gloriously-detailed transfer that's bolstered by a terrific HDR color gamut.

In its first half, the film radiates with natural-looking light and the kind of clear cinematography that only digital cameras can achieve. Though the disc's increased resolution makes it easy to spot green screen work on a couple of occasions, the added clarity that's made possible by the Ultra HD format far outweighs these minor infractions.

Later, the added detail provided by the format's higher resolution, as well
as the wider color gamut it offers, brings a shocking level of detail and an added feeling of authenticity to the film's many gruesome war scenes. If you find intense scenes involving bloody viscera and shredded appendages hard to stomach, you're going to have an even harder time experiencing them on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.

Elsewhere, high-dynamic-range allows the film's cinematography to really shine, showing very realistic color and light reproduction, especially in
dark scenes. At times, Hacksaw Ridge's war scenes forego realistic color palettes in favour of a stylised, almost monochromatic look. Here, HDR allows you to really notice the different shades at work, rather than simply looking dull and grey. These scenes are also punctuated by a barrage of explosions, juxtaposing bright bursts of color over a bleak battlefield.

Top this off with a dynamic and concussive Dolby Atmos audio track, and what you have in Hacksaw Ridge is one of the best releases on the format.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, Resolution: 2160p (Upscaled from 2K master), Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz,
24-bit), Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, Aspect ratio: 2.39: 1, Runtime: 131 minutes Deepwater Horizon Image credit: Lionsgate Films

Based on the devastating true story of an enormous oil rig disaster that occurred in 2010, often cited as one of the largest man-made disasters in history, it is perhaps in bad taste to describe Deepwater Horizon as a tremendously visceral and visually spectacular film, given the lives that
were lost on that fateful day. Regardless, we must still call 'em like we see 'em, and Deepwater Horizon looks incredible on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.

Director Peter Berg (The Kingdom, Lone Survivor) brings his tough and gritty film to the format with exceptional results. Though the film was finished on
a 2K digital intermediate, Deepwater Horizon delivers strong detail and impressive dynamics, with its HDR enhanced presentation offering great depth and color reproduction.

Witness, for instance, the fantastic textures in the many scenes featuring actors smeared in oil and covered in dust and debris. Likewise, the film's many explosions burst with astonishing clarity thanks to the format's higher dynamic range. Fire is so bright that you can almost feel the heat emanating from your screen.

Visuals aside, Deepwater Horizon's audio presentation also receives top
marks, with a Dolby Atmos presentation that will shake your living room once those aforementioned explosions start. The film's audio dynamics will bounce around your room, placing you right in the action. Helicopters flying
overhead are particularly impressive here, making Deepwater Horizon a reference quality disc in both video and audio categories.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, Resolution: 2160p (upscaled from 2K master), Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz,
24-bit), Aspect ratio: 2.40:1, Runtime: 107 minutes The Shallows Image
credit: Sony Pictures

Providing even more proof that you don't need a 4K master to get exceptional 4K UHD Blu-ray results, the entertaining shark attack movie The Shallows has emerged on the format with an absolutely sublime audio and video
presentation.

Upscaled from a 2K master, The Shallows looks astonishingly crisp, with the film's digital photography lending immense clarity to the film's many surfing scenes. Witness, for instance, star Blake Lively's resting 'beachface', which reveals detailed pores, fine lines and even the salty texture of someone
who's spent all day swimming in the ocean and soaking in sun rays. Unsurprisingly, the waves look spectacular, too.

Also complementing The Shallows' incredible visual presentation is an amazing Dolby Atmos track which faithfully reproduces the film's clever sound design. It's a muscular track that really puts you in the action, handling all of the film's audio dynamics with ease. Scenes where Lively is submerged make your living room feel like it's underwater, and one particular moment where an underwater GoPro shot breaks through the surface makes your ears pop like the real thing.

Occasionally, the added resolution of the disc makes some of the film's shark attack scenes look a little fake, but overall The Shallows is one of the best looking and sounding releases that the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format has produced. Highly recommended.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, Resolution: 2160p (upscaled from 2K master), Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz,
24-bit), Czech Dolby Digital 5.1, French (Canada) Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, German Dolby Digital 5.1, Hungarian Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1, Polish Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese Dolby Digital 5.1, Russian Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, Thai Dolby Digital 5.1, Turkish Dolby Digital 5.1, Aspect ratio: 2.39:1, Runtime: 86 minutes The Revenant Image credit: 20th Century Fox

As close to a flawless 4K presentation as the format has so far produced, The Revenant looks utterly fantastic on Ultra HD Blu-ray. Shot digitally at resolutions of up to 6.5K (and finished on a 4K digital intermediate) using only natural light sources, The Revenant offers a very natural-looking presentation, giving the audience a more authentic idea of what it must feel like to be in the freezing wilderness alongside Leo and Co.

Compare the The Revenant's 4K disc to the regular Blu-ray packaged with it, and you'll notice that the discs provide quite different presentations of the film. This is because director Alejandro G. Iñárritu and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki re-graded the entire film in HDR exclusively for this UHD release. By comparison, the regular 1080p Blu-ray looks much cooler, with
more dominant blues and greys taking centre stage. Meanwhile, the 4K disc offers more naturalistic skin tones and a warmer overall palette, making the film's many icy landscapes appear whiter and more true to life.

Speaking of landscapes, the added resolution and contrast of The Revenant's
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray makes them appear more grand and breathtaking, offering more fine detail and depth. Improved bloom lighting also lets the sun shine without bleeding into obvious and distracting shade transitions. A reference disc if ever there was one, The Revenant belongs in everyone's 4K collection.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, Resolution: 2160p (from 4K master), Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French DTS 5.1, Italian DTS 5.1, German DTS 5.1, Aspect ratio: 2.39:1, Runtime: 156 minutes Suspiria (Image credit: Synapse Films)

Without a doubt the most definitive presentation of Dario Argento's masterpiece Suspiria to date, Synapse Films' release of the 1977 horror classic throws down the gauntlet for all other cult films making the leap to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.

Taking full advantage of HDR10, the stunning primary colors of Suspiria's celebrated cinematography reach dizzying new heights on the format, with
reds, blues and yellows in particular seeming brighter and more vibrant than ever before.

Fans of the film will know that Suspiria has had a complicated past when it comes to remasters, with a recent Italian 4K restoration seriously messing up the film's abstract colors, leading to much derision from purists.
Thankfully, Synapse's disc utilizes the vastly superior German restoration from 2016, which faithfully retains the film's Technicolor palette, which was achieved by dye-transfer.

When presented in this native 4K transfer, the results are simply sublime. Skin tones are life-like, contrast is exceptional, and fine detail is off the charts. It's hard to imagine that Suspiria has ever looked better than this.

As great as Suspiria's visual presentation is on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, its audio presentation is every bit its equal. Synapse has invested in a game-changing Dolby Atmos track which takes Suspiria's intense sound design
to another level.

Thanks to the disc's object-based three-dimensional audio, Goblin's nightmarish prog-rock score is more prominent than ever – there's nothing like hearing repeated chants of "witch!" from every corner of your living room! Purists will also be happy to know that the film's original 4-track audio has also been included.

A must-buy for fans of the film, Suspiria is one of the very best cult film releases to arrive on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray so far.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265 (80.14 Mbps), HDR10, Resolution: 2160p (from 4K master), Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby TrueHD 7.1
(48kHz, 24-bit), English DTS-HD Master Audio 4.0 (96kHz, 24-bit), Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), Aspect ratio: 2.38:1, Runtime: 98 minutes The Shining (Image credit: Warner Bros.)

Fans of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining are likely to be blown away by the film on Ultra HD Blu-ray, thanks to an astonishing new 4K transfer that achieves exceptional color and clarity. Simply put, this is the best that The Shining has ever looked on home video.

Boasting both HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, The Shining pops with increased vibrance and intensity from start to finish. Witness, for instance, the
iconic patterned carpet that adorns the Overlook Hotel's hallways, with its vivid oranges and reds standing out more than ever before.

Though Kubrick is known as a cold director, The Shining takes on a warmer appearance on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray than with previous home video releases,
with skin tones appearing for more natural – particularly under amber lighting.

Film grain is present throughout the entirety of The Shining's presentation, but it is always pleasing, never undermining the 4K transfer's remarkable clarity. Close-ups reveal a fantastic amount of detail, with pores, wrinkles and clothing fibers appearing more defined across the board.

Having seen both this outstanding release and 2001: A Space Odyssey on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, it's clear that Kubrick's films lend themselves incredibly well to this prestige format. We can't wait to see which Kubrick films get
the remastering treatment next. For now, The Shining is up there with the
very best 4K catalog releases to date.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Resolution: 2160p (from 4K master), Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), French Dolby Digital 5.1, German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital
2.0, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, Polish Dolby Digital 5.1, Aspect ratio: 1.78:1, Runtime: 144 minutes It Image credit: Warner Bros.

The latest adaptation of Stephen King's terrifying novel It arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with an exceptional transfer (despite being upscaled from a 2K master) that is improved by the inclusion of HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

Though a lot of the film takes place in dark and dank environments,
visibility is always high in It, with some perfectly-judged HDR and Dolby Vision tinkering letting you see all the detail in the shadows without sacrificing all that creepy darkness.

Detail also receives a huge boost thanks to the added resolution of this 4K presentation, most evident in the crackling clown makeup on Pennywise's forehead, and the exquisite detailing of his freaky costume. Admittedly, some CGI elements become more obvious in 4K, but the trade-off is totally worth it when it comes to the disc's high dynamic range presentation and the increased detail seen here.

It also packs one of the most bombastic and effective audio tracks of any 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray released to date, with perfectly balanced Dolby Atmos and
DTS tracks that will scare the pants off of you. You'll hear every creak, every noise, and every scream with the utmost clarity, depth and dimensionality.

One of the best 4K discs released to date, It is a must-have for horror fans, especially those with access to TV that supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Resolution: 2160p (Upscaled from 2K master), Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English DTS 5.1
(48kHz, 24-bit), Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Aspect ratio: 2.40:1, Runtime: 135 minutes The Neon Demon Image credit: Broad Green Pictures

One of the few 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray titles that doesn't come with HDR enhancements, Nicolas Winding Refn's horror thriller The Neon Demon looks utterly glorious on the format nonetheless. If you want to get your hands on the film in razor-sharp 2160p, you'll have to import this English-friendly German release, which includes all the special features found on the regular Blu-ray in the US and UK – don't you just love how all 4K UHD discs are region free?

With regards to the disc's lack of HDR, you may be surprised to learn that
the famously-visual director is actually quite color blind. An inability to see midtones has led Refn to favour high contrast and extreme colors throughout his career, as evidenced by the films Drive and Only God Forgives. Because of this, it's probably safe to assume that he wouldn't get much out
of the high-dynamic-range experience.

Sourced from a 4K master (but shot at 3.4K), The Neon Demon looks incredible on Ultra HD Blu-ray, with its high resolution offering a noticeable uptick in detail over the 1080p version included in this package.

Aside from its 4K resolution, deep blacks and scorchingly vibrant colors are the big selling point here – though we were unable to test the film on an OLED television, the promise of individually-lit pixels beaming and pulsing out of the pitch black darkness of certain scenes has us giddy at the possibilities on hand.

Essentially a feature-length exercise in immense style and cinematography, it would be hard to imagine a film more suited to the 4K Ultra HD format.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, Resolution: 2160p (from 4K master), Audio: English DTS HD-Master Audio 5.1, German DTS HD-Master Audio 5.1 Aspect ratio: 2.35: 1, Runtime: 118 minutes Bad Boys for Life (Image credit: Sony Pictures)

A long-overdue sequel that proved way more fun than anyone was expecting, Bad Boys for Life absolutely shines on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, boasting vibrant, neon-soaked HDR colors, exceptional detail and deep black levels.

Although Bad Boys for Life sports a 2K digital intermediate, the movie's upscaled 4K presentation looks sublime regardless, with incredible sharpness and clarity across the board.

In contrast to Michael Bay's two prior Bad Boys films, which display healthy levels of film grain and intentionally saturated colors, Bad Boys for Life aims for a cleaner, digital look – one that emphasizes Miami's glitz and glamour at every turn.

Speaking of colors, Bad Boys for Life only offers HDR 10 support on its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release, but before you Dolby Vision devotees get too disappointed, know that it doesn't hurt the film's presentation in the slightest – seriously, Bad Boys for Life's vivid color palette practically pops from the screen.

Outside of the expected flashy action sequences and nightclub scenes, you'll also find lifelike skin tones and inky contrast.

Rounding things out with an impressively punchy and music-centric DTS:X audio track, one that keeps dialogue loud and clear despite the explosive action on screen, Bad Boys for Life proves to be audio visual knockout on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, HDR: HDR10, Resolution: 2160p
(upscaled from 2K master), English DTS:X, English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), French (Canada) Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish  Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Aspect ratio: 2.39:1, Runtime: 124 minutes Gemini Man (Image credit: Paramount Pictures)

Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format's ultimate demo disc. As a technical showcase of the highest order, Ang Lee's Gemini Man is an absolutely astonishing sight to behold, offering a drop-dead gorgeous 2160p transfer (from a true 4K master) that's presented in the stunning (and divisive) 60fps HFR format.

Those of you who experienced Peter Jackson's The Hobbit in 48fps HFR during its theatrical run might expect Gemini Man to sport a similarly distracting video game-like appearance, but we can tell you that simply isn't the case here. Gemini Man's high frame rate presentation is remarkably natural-looking and exceptionally smooth – at times it feels as though you're watching an action movie play out in front of you in real life, and that isn't an exaggeration.

Of course, it isn't entirely convincing all the time – there are a handful of moments where the weightlessness of computer-generated stuntmen comes across as slightly more pronounced, however, the effect is absolutely superb throughout the majority of the film.

Witness, for instance, a mid-film motorbike chase sequence that makes you
feel as though you're actually following behind the characters at high speed. Later in the film, an enemy begins to fire a mounted minigun at our heroes, and the sight of tracer rounds flying past and destroying everything around them looks utterly glorious at 60fps.

Quite frankly, Gemini Man's sublime presentation on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray makes the disc worth buying even if you aren't particularly a fan of the film. It's a reference-quality disc that's guaranteed to blow away anyone you show it to – just make sure your television and player are capable of playback at
60Hz.

And, if you're thinking of purchasing or renting Gemini Man digitally, please note that the 4K version of the film is only offered at 24fps on iTunes – just another reason why physical media is still king...

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10, Resolution: 2160p (from 4K master), Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby TrueHD 7.1, French (Canada) Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, Thai Dolby Digital 5.1, Japanese
Dolby Digital 5.1, Aspect ratio: 1.85:1, Runtime: 117 minutes The Meg Image credit: Warner Bros.

Look, no one's ever going to mistake The Meg for a great film, but it is
great looking, meaning fans of the giant shark extravaganza should be more than satisfied about its terrific presentation on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.

Thanks to its bright transfer and colorful palette, The Meg shines on the format, despite being upscaled from a 2K master. Color is impressive across the board, particularly during the film's many deep sea and under water set pieces, with the various shades of blues predictably fairing quite well
thanks to HDR's wider color gamut.

Of course, the uptick in resolution also allows us to appreciate The Meg's impressive visual effects and production design, which all looks quite expensive. The titular megalodon is also a sight to behold, especially if you have a large television.

As for the film's human characters, we get some very naturalistic skin tones and a nice amount of detail when it comes to fine lines, pores and stubble. Highlights also impress, particularly when it comes to underwater lighting.

If you're a fan of The Meg, there's really no reason to pass the film up on
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, as it's unlikely to look any better than this for the foreseeable future.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10, Resolution: 2160p (upscaled from 2K master), Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby TrueHD 7.1, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 16-bit), English Dolby Digital 5.1French (Canada) Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1,
German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Castilian) Dolby Digital 5.1, Czech Dolby Digital 5.1, Hindi Dolby Digital 5.1, Hungarian Dolby Digital 5.1, Polish Dolby Digital 5.1, Russian Dolby Digital 5.1, Thai Dolby Digital 5.1, Japanese Dolby Digital
5.1, Aspect ratio: 2.39:1, Runtime: 113 minutes Mission: Impossible – Fallout Image credit: Paramount Pictures

One of the greatest action blockbusters of the last decade has arrived on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in Mission: Impossible – Fallout , and thankfully, the disc's presentation is as spectacular as the film itself.

The disc's transfer, which is based on a true 4K master, predictably shines
in the film's many action sequences. However, it's worth noting that the film has a fairly significant filmic grain throughout most of its non-IMAX scenes (more on those shortly). This was a deliberate choice from director Christopher McQuarrie, who shot most of M:I – Fallout with 35mm anamorphic film cameras with the intention of giving it a more gritty look than its predecessor.

While the whole film looks great, it's not understating things to say that
the film's two IMAX sequences, which are faithfully presented here in the
full 1.90:1 aspect ratio, are utterly sublime.

The first sequence, which sees Tom Cruise perform a dusk-set HALO (high altitude, low open) parachute jump, is a brilliant example of what HDR can bring to darker scenes, showing incredible detail in the darkness and making great use of the format's wider color gamut in those sunset hues.

The star or the show (aside from Tom), however, is the film's climactic helicopter chase, which sets the bar in terms of thrilling IMAX showcase sequences. The aspect ratio opens up as soon as the scene begins, and there's a noticeable jump in quality where the picture becomes crystal clear, exhibiting not even the slightest hint of grain. Quite frankly, there's a
huge uptick in visual clarity overall during this sequence, which is especially detectable due to the well-lit nature of this daytime chase.

If you love this film, there really is no reason to pass up this stellar 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release. It's worth it for the IMAX sequences alone.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, Resolution: 2160p (from 4K master), Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French DTS 5.1, French (Canada) Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese Dolby Digital 5.1, Aspect ratio: 2.39:1, 1.90:1 (IMAX), Runtime: 147 minutes The Shape of Water Image credit: 20th Century
Fox

A release that expectedly leans into the green, teal, aqua and blue portion
of the color spectrum, The Shape of Water looks beautiful on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, managing to totally convince in regards to its immaculate costuming, set decoration and makeup effects work, despite its increased resolution and tweaked HDR colors.

Those aforementioned greens, teals, blues and aquas? They actually take on a more naturalistic appearance on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, with the disc's high-dynamic-range tinkering giving the film's colors a more true-to-life quality than it displayed in theaters. This is particularly noticeable during The Shape of Water's underwater sequences, which now look richer and show no signs of obvious color gradation or banding.

While the film is visually sublime in every respect, its warm cinematography displaying a masterful use of light and darkness, the real highlight is the creature that captures our lead heroine's heart. The uptick in fine detail afforded by the disc's increased resolution allows us to marvel at the creature's stunning makeup, despite the fact that the film has been upscaled from a 2K digital intermediate.

For fans of The Shape of Water, this truly is a must-have release. While it would've been nice to have a Dolby Atmos track (imagine how great the flooded apartment scene would sound with three-dimensional audio), it's hard to fault this reference quality disc.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, HDR: HDR10, Resolution: 2160p
(upscaled from 2K master), Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French DTS 5.1, German DTS 5.1, Italian DTS 5.1, Czech Dolby Digital 5.1, Polish Dolby Digital 5.1, Japanese: DTS 5.1, Aspect ratio: 1.85:1, Runtime: 123 minutes Atomic Blonde Image credit: Universal

One of the most stylish films of the year, Atomic Blonde screams onto 4K
Ultra HD Blu-ray with an incredibly vibrant and neon-soaked transfer that burns with intense reds and is cooled again by striking blues.

As you've probably come to expect from the format, color reproduction is extraordinary here, with HDR making the '80s-inspired cinematography a real boost in the vividness department.

Clothing, hair, skin tones all look realistic here, despite the muted color palette of some scenes in this Cold War spy movie. Oh yeah, and the various cuts, bruises and scrapes acquired by lead star Charlize Theron as she kicks butt across Berlin also look appropriately gnarly, too.

Though it lacks a Dolby Atmos track, the DTS:X Master Audio one featured here does a terrific job of pummelling your ears with various explosions, gunshots and an expertly-crafted playlist of thumping '80s tunes. If you loved John Wick, this is definitely one for your collection.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Resolution: 2160p (Upscaled from 2K master), Audio: English DTS:X, English DTS 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), Spanish DTS 5.1, French DTS 5.1 French (Canada) DTS 5.1, Portuguese DTS 5.1, Aspect ratio: 2.39:1, Runtime: 135 minutes The Fate of the Furious Image credit: Universal

The eighth film in the blockbuster Fast and Furious franchise sings the praises of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray thanks to incredible HDR-enhanced brightness, driving home just what the format is capable of (see what we did there?)

Flesh tones look astonishing on this disc, as do the HDR-enhanced explosions that litter the film. Colors also impress – witness the opening race in sunny Cuba to see how much of a difference HDR makes to this kind of film.

Another show-stopping scene involves a prison riot, with vibrant orange
prison uniforms standing out even more than on the film's regular blu-ray.

The disc also presents the film in Dolby Vision as well as HDR10, which
should be exciting for people who own TVs that can support the format and the added color depth that it brings. For everyone else, the disc defaults to standard HDR, which is still very impressive.

Perhaps the film's most standout sequence though, involves a huge frozen lake and a submarine. The white ice that surrounds this setting really allows the film's HDR/Dolby Vision presentation to flex some real muscle, with bright highlights getting a good workout.

Technical specs: Codec: HEVC / H.265, Resolution: 2160p (Upscaled from 2K master), Audio: English DTS:X, English Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), English DTS Headphone:X, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital
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