4K Movies: 10 Outstanding, Reference Quality Titles For New Collectors
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- A discussion of my 10 favorite 4K UHD releases to date, plus some honorable mentions. These are demo-worthy, reference-quality 4K titles on physical media that really show off everything the 4K format is capable of.
For those interested in buying the Studiocanal 4K release of the Fifth Element, it's available at the following Amazon U.S. link (ignore the "Region B" note in the listing. The 4K disc is region free, and there is no blu-ray included with this release):
www.amazon.com/The-Fifth-Elem...
Also, if you're interested in the limited edition Dawn of the Dead 4K box I displayed (UK release from Second Sight -- there is no U.S. release), you can also still order it from Amazon U.S. at the following link. It comes with three region-free 4K discs (3 cuts of the film) and then a special features blu-ray disc that is Region B. www.amazon.com/Dawn-Dead-4K-U...
Side note: This video also functions as an unofficial "Back to Basics" installment, since it is partially intended for those who are new to 4K and just starting out with building a collection.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction/Setting the Table
04:29 Top 10 4K discs
19:46 Honorable Mentions
24:42 Outro - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
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Good choices, for me my favorites are:
Dune, Blade Runner 2049, Interstellar, Pacific Rim, The Dark Knight, Batman V Superman, 2001 : A Space Odyssey, Apocalypse Now and Maverick ❤
Awesome selections! Thanks for watching!
I would add Lawrence of Arabia, Stanley Kubrick's Spartacus and the newest Dune movie, Part 1.
Great choices! I haven't seen the Lawrence 4K yet, but I hear it is absolutely incredible. I'll definitely need to add that to my pick-up list at some point (if they release a standard ed. 4K... I know that killer steelbook set went out of print pretty quickly). And yes, Dune is also amazing on 4K. Can't wait for part 2!
It's a shame that Lawrence of Arabia is not attainable at a reasonable price
@@davidstring8301 I've heard some rumblings that we may be getting a standard edition 4K of Lawrence at some point in the not-too-distant future. We definitely need it!
Would check out Lawrence of Arabia 4k if I could buy Lawrence of Arabia 4k. The situation is ridiculous.
@@vincevirtua It did have "Limited Edition Steelbook" in the description when it came out last year. After waiting so long for a solo release I went to Best Buy on the first day of it's release. There were many copies available. They will release a plain version eventually - probably.
literally a perfect video for someone to come into 4k collecting, thanks for taking the time to do it mate.
No problem! Thanks so much for watching and for the compliment. Really appreciate it!
Some awesome movies there , I love 4K and 3D movies.
You can’t beat physical media , especially when internet is down .
Oh my, how time flys! Back in the days when I was looking for a movie to show off the quality of DVD’s, The Fifth Element was one that people were recommending. Fast forward to now, I just got me a PS5 and looking for a good 4K movie… I’m definitely going to have to check out these titles first!
Great video ! It turns out I purchased three of the 4K discs just yesterday featuring in your video ! Can’t wait to see them !
The Man With No Name trilogy and High Plains Drifter are my personal favorites. And I just bought Oppenheimer on 4K and it looks fantastic.
Great video. Finally gave in and got myself a 4K Oled 65” - am now looking forward to purchasing some of my all time favourites in 4K. A lot of those are in this video.
I haven't seen them in a while but I remember being totally blown away by the original Blade Runner in 4K and the Arrow release of David Lynch's (1984) Dune.
Yes, this is a must purchase for Collectors...Blade Runner...the jump up from standard bluray is so phenomenal that the picture and sound quality will give you a whole new experience that you never could have imagined.
Jaws 4k is phenomenal and my personal favourite 4k transfer, and the story behind it's transfer is crazy
Some great picks here, as a fan of 4K there’s a few here I’ll have to check out, I watched the amazing ‘Pulp Fiction’ last night on 4K disc for the first time and my goodness, they did an incredible job with the picture on that one. A film I’ve seen more times than should be allowed but on 4K disk, it was just wow.
Yeah agreed! Pulp is just killer on 4K. They did an amazing job with it. Have you picked up Reservoir Dogs yet? I thought that transfer was arguably even better than Pulp (if you can believe it... although they're very close). I'm really hoping we get Jackie Brown on 4K soon (my personal favorite from the Tarantino catalog). Thanks for watching!
Suspiria is a title I never knew of and bought the 4K used off a facebook seller since so many youtubers were praising it when it came out. I was stunned by how much I didn't care about the story because the visuals and that Atmos track were so good on my setup. The Thing is definitely one that surprised me how good it looked. Some not mentioned and different genres:
Apocalypse Now
Awaken (Gunpowder & Sky release) is and art piece with incredible picture. No story, possible minutes worth of dialog, just stunning imagery and music. If you have a good suboofer setup the music will surprise you.
Basic Instinct (Studio Canal) I can't get over how good that looked.
Coraline Just WOW
My Fair Lady
Shadow (Well Go USA) Mostly black and white and with subtitles. Just a beautifully shot movie.
They Live 4K transfer far exceeded any expectation I have for any film with alone this one.
Great stuff! I do have Apocalypse Now on 4K, but I still haven't watched it yet since I bought it. I definitely need to give that one a spin, as I hear the 4K is fantastic. And I agree, They Live turned out amazing! I have that gorgeous Scream Factory steelbook, and I think SF knocked it out of the park, both with the packaging/artwork and the restoration/transfer itself. I still need to pick up Basic Instinct on 4K... I'm a big Michael Douglas fan, but I've still not upgraded that title yet from blu-ray. It's on my list though. Thanks for watching!
A great movie indeed. Getting that 4K at some point.
The IMAX scenes on Dark Knight Rises are the best image I have seen yet on UHD. The Batman police chase is incredible. It looks unreal on a oled tv because of the blacks and bright lights. Superb
Thanks Fuzz
Definitely some bangers in there.
A couple of nights ago my wife and I watched the VS of Amityville Horror on 4K.
It looked absolutely amazing.
I couldn’t believe how well it was managed for a 1979 movie.
It was a first time watch for my wife and she actually enjoyed it since it was based on a true story.
Oh right on! Yeah that Amityville 4K looks unbelievable and really surprised me. I hadn't seen it for like 20+ years prior to that, and I was expecting this kind of drab, dreary film with a muted color palette that I remembered seeing years earlier. But the film just really comes alive in Vinegar Syndrome's hands. Didn't know it could look that good!
This is so helpful and such a comprehensive video. Thank you so much ❤ God bless you 🙏 just subscribed
I just bought my first 4K tv, 4K player and soundbar. My first 4K movie was Top Gun: Maverick and I love it so much.
The most stunning 4K of a movie shot on film (in my collection) is: The Final Countdown (1980) from Blue Underground. It was scanned at 16-bit/4K. The scenes of the F-14 Tomcats flying over the Pacific Ocean have tremendous depth. A few of the special effects don't hold up but overall it's better than Top Gun in that regard. Gemini Man was the best experience I ever had watching a 3D movie in a theater, 3D + HFR is like being in a Holodeck.
Oh yeah! I love The Final Countdown. I totally forgot about that one, or I would've at least mentioned it. I too have that Blue Underground 4K and it's fantastic! They did an amazing job with the transfer. Plus, I saw that one in the theater with my dad when it first came out, so there's definitely a nostalgic connection for me. I would've loved to have seen Gemini Man in the theater... it wasn't on my radar at the time, and I didn't really know much about HFR or how the film was made back then. Thanks for watching!
@@Sas-wk9lj Hmmm... I'm not really sure how to respond to that, honestly. No special equipment here... the film just looks amazing on the 4K format to my eyes. It's easily the best this particular film has ever looked -- a viewpoint that seems to be the wide consensus on this release, based on everyone else I've talked to about this who also owns it. It's frequently cited among other collectors as one of the best 4K restorations Blue Underground has ever released. It certainly does not look like a 720p upscaled picture to me. But it is a 40+ year-old movie shot on film, so if you're not a fan of film grain or what not, maybe it's not your cup of tea? Sorry to hear you didn't care for this one as much.
that's good to read. I just got into 4k and as I haven't got TFK on Blu Ray I was thinking of going straight to 4k
Ready Player One. The scenes in the "OASIS" look amazing. Great Atmos soundtrack also.
I haven't seen that one in 4K yet, but I've heard others say good things as well. I will have to give it a try. Thanks for watching!
Yep just got ready player one and watched it on 4k it’s brillaint
I enjoy your enthusiasm, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Great video as always Fuzz! I have most of these. I’m missing a few but i’m glad The Thing made the cut and now I have to get that Studio Canal release of The fifth element lol.
Thanks John! Yeah that Studiocanal Fifth Element 4K is definitely worth the double dip. And such a great film. That's a top 10 all-time favorite film for me.
@@TheOriginalFuzz I haven’t seen it in a few years but I have always enjoyed it. I never even thought about the Studiocanal 4K until you mentioned it so now I have to get it lol.
I really like your channel. There's something comforting about your videos.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching and subbing!
Thanks for the recommendations
I need to add some of these
Gravity needs a 4K release!
That would be killer! Thanks for watching.
I read that it was shot on 2k digital cameras, so that is probably why. Not sure what 2k is 1080p or 1440p? That said, HDR would be incredible for this one. I’m not sure again what they can do if it was shot in digital without HDR, if they have to fake it or how that is different from HDR for film shot movies.
This is 3d movie, must see experience
Yes it does!!!!
@@nathanwhite617yeah they can keep it at 1080p just give us a great hdr or Dolby vision treatment
Great video! I happen to have most of these titles and they don't disappoint. One 4K disc I feel doesn’t get NEARLY the recognition it deserves is “The Revenant”. Yeah the film itself probably isn’t that widely remembered, but I was blown away by the image quality when I first watched it. The movie was shot outdoors and contains loads of landscape shots which really take advantage of the 4K format. I would definitely recommend it! One other movie worth having is "Coraline". You wouldn't normally think of stop motion movies when it comes to "reference quality", but trust me, it looks fantastic.
I haven't seen that film yet. I will definitely have to put that on my list to check out... I've heard others say it's pretty amazing on 4K as well. Thanks for watching!
@@TheOriginalFuzz Oh The Revenant is a amazing, a must watch. Stunning 4K picture.
“The Revenant” does just not on this video but most of top reference disc list will have it
That's because it was shot on Alexa 65.
The Revenant was my 1st 4k when they were rolling out! - Hi from Australia. Circa 2023 - was ultra hard to find a Amazing spiderman 2 - Rise of Electro for 4k.
Good stuff on here! My two favorites are probably Blade Runner 2049 and 1917.
1917 is kinda boring tho
@@insanity23mikeyeah, dunkirk better
Great video, looking forward to more content!
Thanks for watching!
The 4k picture of The Thing is phenomenal; probably my best i`ve ever seen. Dark Knight also excellent. I will be buying Maverick next payday; looks fantastic!
Love the video! I’ve gotta ask though. Is it worth it paying the money to upgrade from Blu-ray to 4k in your opinion for the 5th element or not really considering I only have a 55 inch hdr 4k at the moment? I’ve upgraded my sound system and I can already tell you I’ve preferred buying a disk over streaming as the audio quality alone is worth the money. I feel unless I step up to a 75 inch I won’t see much difference in visual quality but still am not quite sure
I am excited to see a new transfer of Fifth Element. Thanks for the recommendation.
Great list. I agree with your choices. Some others I would give a shout out to in your genres:
- Three Thousand Years of Longing (kinda sorta within the genres? But looks amazing)
- The Revenant
- Ambulance
- Crimes of Grindelwald
- Mad Max Fury Road
- Alien
- Lucy
- Passengers
- Either Blade Runner
- Mortal Engines
- The John Wick Trilogy
- Rogue One
- The first Avengers movie
- Transformers Last Knight
- Dunkirk
- Bullet Train
- Spartacus
Great choices! I did include Alien, as that's one of my all-time favorite films. I love that movie! And I agree the 4K is incredible on that one... In fact, I just watched it again last night with my son for the first time, so it was kind of a cool moment for us (passing the torch on to the next generation). I will probably include a number of the titles you mentioned in a future part 2 video (like Ambulance, John Wick films, Passengers, etc.). There are so many great 4K titles out there, I definitely think another installment will be necessary lol.
BTW, I have the Mortal Engines 4K, but I've not had a chance to watch it yet. I hear it's pretty amazing on the format. Now I'm gonna have to go check it out. Lol. Thanks for watching and weighing in!
Fury (2014) using 35 mm film remaster to 4K is also a REALLY good movie with the TrueHD audio and the HDR is so good in the dark scenes
I will add that to my list and check it out at some point. I've never seen that one. But I've heard good things about it. Thanks for the tip and for watching!
One that you really need to consider is the 3rd How to Train Your Dragon movie. The amount of fine detail in the environments, the phenomenal HDR and rich colors make it a perfect reference film.
Good to know! Thanks for the tip!
Back in the Laser Disc days, my local audio place used Biggles; Adventures in Time as their reference disc
Amityville and Jaws look amazing in 4k. I was stunned
I can’t believe you have that Genesis box sitting there on the shelf. Well done, sir. 🤘🏻
I have all three of the studio album box sets (the Gabriel box, and then the two Phil Collins box sets)... the other two are just out of view. But yes, they are incredible! Every album includes a surround mix. I hear these box sets are worth quite a bit these days... I know they're long out of print. Anyway, yeah, I'm a huge Genesis fan! 🤘😉 Big Gabriel fan too. I was wondering if someone would pick up on those at some point lol. Thanks for watching!
@@TheOriginalFuzz I may be a Millennial when it comes to my movies, but I’m a firm Boomer with my music! 😂
I would go for the 3D version of Gemeni Man, the 3D is phenomenal, I saw this originally on the big screen in IMAX 3D HFE.
Agree that film was better in 3D
Thank you for this! I'm finally graduating to 4K after 11 years with current TV. I just bought the Sony A95K and I'm thinking about getting the Panasonic UB820 to go with it and I need some starter discs.
Thanks for watching! Yeah you definitely can't go wrong with any of these titles to start out. They all look incredible on the format! Also, the Panny Ub820 is a solid 4K player... I have one as well, and it's been a great unit for me.
Bro you weren’t kidding about the imported version of the 5th element, I just received my copy in the mail and started watching it and it looks incredible wow! Thanks 🤩
Right on! I love hearing this feedback. I knew people would dig it once they saw the restoration treatment Studiocanal did for their 4K. Normally the difference between different editions is not as pronounced. But in this case, there really is a pretty big difference between the U.S. and U.K. releases. Really glad you're enjoying it! Thanks for chiming in about this.
@@TheOriginalFuzz yeah no problem, thanks for letting us know about this. Now I’m wondering what else I’m missing out on lol
@@alcrats Absolutelyl! I'm always happy to help in my own small way. Just trying to pay it forward a bit lol!😉
Very good picks.
One of my favourites for image quality is The Revenant. Shot almost entirely outdoors with natural light virtually every scene has a jaw dropping visual moment. Great film too.
It was filmed at 6k
Thank you my friend.
Great video! I own over 1,000 4K's, been collecting these since day one. I would add Blade Runner 2049 (preferably a Sony version , but Warner is good too), Transformers: The Last Knight/Transformers: Dark of the Moon, The Revenant, The Patriot, A Few Good Men, The Dark Tower, Saving Private Ryan, Sicario, Zero Dark Thirty.
Just wanted to say thanks for the cyborg and double impact slipcover tip on your last video. I got both with slips.
That's awesome! I'm so glad to hear that. Thanks for letting me know, because I was actually wondering about that the other day... if that tip ended up working out. Very cool!
Nice video, now we know there's something out there with great quality to choose from. I would add Jaws, Dune part one, Blade Runner and Die Hard.
Hi Fuzz, this is my sixth time watching this top ten list. I guess, I just can't have enough of it.
That's awesome lol. Apparently, you're not alone... this has been the single most-viewed video on my channel. Thanks for watching!
15:16 I love Gemini man. The only time it was filmed in 120 frames per second is for the 3D version. I believe the original theatrical version was filmed at 60 frames per second. But I thoroughly enjoy it. I wish more movies would do this, but it is very costly because you use a lot more memory if you're filming digitally in a lot more film if you're filming traditionally.
Thanks for watching and weighing in Nick! Really appreciate it. The source footage for Gemini Man was shot digitally at 120 fps, but you're right it was only shown at 120 on select screens (3D) during the theatrical run. I would've loved to have seen it in 3D at 120, but the movie wasn't really on my radar back then. But I think even at 60 FPS, this movie looks ridiculously good! And I agree, I would love to see more films embrace higher frame rates. I personally really dig it.
Thanks for the list! I recently jumped back into owning a projector and I'll be watching these on it. Ad Astra was cool on the big screen. If you enjoy movies then I'd encourage jumping into the rabbit hole that is projectors for home theatre.
Thanks for watching! I have definitely been considering going the projector route at some point down the line... but it may be a while before I open that can of worms LOL.
For me, Detective Pikachu, Alita as you mentioned, Crazy Rich Asians surprisingly, The Prince Of Egypt, are all showcase-quality, but from sharpness to its amazing use of colour, Colour Out Of Space is probably the best 4K disc I’ve ever seen.
2001 ASO is probably the best looking 4k disc I own (besides maybe the recently released Oppenheimer which also is reference quality). It was also my first time seeing the movie when I watched it just this last weekend and boy am I glad I bit the bullet for the mere $10 it was on sale for instead of watching on HBO max
The Forrest Gump 4K is one of the best, most crisp 4Ks I have experienced. I can't speak highly enough about it.
The Wizard of Oz looks incredible
On 4k as well.
Yah I heard the Wizard of Oz 👍🏼😍
Thank you for this great and informative video and also on a side note it is fantastic to see the Kate Bush Remastered box set on your shelf!
That is so cool! Thank you so much! Always super psyched to meet another Kate Bush fan. I believe you're the first person who has noticed the Kate Bush box sets (or at least, who has mentioned them. I have both sets... I was so excited when they came out!). I was actually kind of a late bloomer to Kate Bush (only really discovered her music in the last 10-15 years, despite being a long-time huge fan of progressive rock and artists like Peter Gabriel). But once I did, I fell for her music HARD! LMAO! Became a big fan. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@TheOriginalFuzz Being from Europe and born in the late 70s when she started she was in my musical subconscious throughout my childhood in the 80s but only started to really dig into her catalogue in the mid 90s. She's an absolute treasure. There are many people who love her in this world but they do seem hard to find in everyday life. Anyway thanks for the great videos!
I agree with the list I think the best demo I've seen for HDR 4K reference titles, specialy if you are watchin on an OLED panel is Lif of PI, I think is jaw dropping and one of tue best uses of HDR mastering I've seen.
Although the film got slated, I quite enjoyed it, ghostbusters :Answer the call, does a similar trick with aspect ratio, though in a more subtle manner, I didn't notice but my nephew did.
When the girls fire the proton packs, if the energy stream is going up or down and hits the top of the frame ( standard scene scope ratio), the beam carries on into the black bars
Nice video Fuzz! Will definitely look for the other 5th Element copy from the UK and The Matrix Series to include the unmentioned "Animatrix" Movie on my Sony A80L!
Thanks so much! I put an Amazon U.S. link to the UK Studiocanal version of the Fifth Element in the description for this video... that's the same link I bought mine from. As for the Matrix, the "Animatrix" movie is not included in the 4K set like it was with the older "Ultimate Matrix Collection" blu-ray set. (although you do still get the cool making-off documentary in the 4K set). So if you have an older blu ray with Animatrix on it, I would definitely hang on to that. Thanks for watching!
Thanks!! Great suggestions! I started collecting 4 k movies and this is a good start. I have a few that were recommended and they are good. Deep Impact is another I would add it looks incredible.
Hello from Oregon, just came across your channel. I'm 6 out of 10 of the titles you mentioned. Agree with demo worthy. With that said, what type of TV do you currently use? Do you have a dedicated 4K player? I have a LG C1 65' OLED with a Panasonic UB820 4K player. Thank you for the video, new sub!
I think I have a mid-range 75-inch Samsung 4K panel... can't remember the model number #, honestly. The TV is probably about 5 years old now. Though I think I'd like to eventually upgrade to something a bit more advanced than what I have... QLED or maybe OLED. I do have several dedicated players, including a Panny UB820 and Sony X700 multi-region 4K player. Thanks for watching and for subbing! Really appreciate the support.
Totally agreed!! But if I show someone first time into 4k HDR, I’d show them the BBC earth titles like A perfect planet or Blue Planet 2!
Great recommendations!
Another great video, another great list. I didn’t know that Studio Canal 4K transfer of ‘The Fifth Element’ is better than Sony 4K transfer, I’d definitely check that out. Oh btw, Cyborg did come with Slipcover, thank you 🙏!
Awesome! So glad to hear it. I was hoping others might be able to benefit from that tip (re: Cyborg). Yeah there's a pretty big difference between the two Fifth Element versions. When I first heard about the Studiocanal release from other collectors who swore by it, I was slightly skeptical that there would even be much of a difference. But sure enough, the Studiocanal release kind of blew me away. Lol. Anyway, thanks so much!
Suspiria, Alien, Shining, The Thing. You son of a gun, you got a subscriber just because
That's awesome! I definitely consider those as some of the best 4K discs I have. Thanks so much for watching and subbing!
Great list buddy and great shirt.
You earned my like for Gemini Man, it is absolutely stunning.
Very surprised to not see the recent remastered First Blood, at least in the honourable mentions. Maybe I'm just easily pleased.
Good list though, added a couple to my Wish List.
Thanks for the video. It's really hard to find (or bring them into the country because of the stupid customs taxes) 4K Blu-Rays in Turkey. But I am eager to get some of the recommendations you mention. Great channel man. Love from Turkey!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching!
The 4k extended mix of Lord of the Rings is stunning.
I agree! I'm not personally a huge LOTR fan, but my wife is, and we have them all on 4K. I was pretty blown away by the picture quality of those.
@TheOriginalFuzz I believe Peter himself was involved in the re coloring and upgraded audio track, too
Good recommendations especially The Fifth Element I have the UK release
Nice overall presentation.
I just watched Dragon slayer last night. Awesome transfer 👌
Hi, I'm a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing your favorite 4K picks, so many great films. I don't have many 4Ks at this point but do have The Shining, Blues Brothers, Interstellar, Spartacus, The Thing which are some of my favorites. I also have many versions of Jaws including the 4K since it is my favorite film of all time. Thanks for your video, I think I will be upgrading a few more titles to 4K especially if there are sales this year.
Hey Dave! Great to see you here! I've been subbed to your channel for a while now. Sounds like you're off to a great start on 4k... you definitely mentioned some solid titles (especially Jaws, The Thing and Interstellar -- all incredible 4K releases). I'm loving this format for older catalog movies shot on film. Thanks for watching, subscribing and weighing in here! Really appreciate it.
Got the Limited edition of the Fifth Element from Zavvi here in the UK.
My most expensive boxset but well worth every penny.
The Steelbook looks amazing.
That's awesome! I was totally salivating over that box set! I really wanted it, but I think it was around the time when there were issues with Zavvi shipping steelbooks to the U.S. I can't remember what the deal was exactly, but i had it in my mind it was not going to be easy to acquire the set, so I passed on trying to find it (plus it was pretty pricey). But I'm sure it's amazing! Way to go!
@@TheOriginalFuzz
Throught I was never going to get it - it was a surprise when I got an email saying it was going to be delivered.
If I remember rightly it cost me £100 ($127) and Zavvi still charged me an extra £2 for posting & Packing ( which was nice of them).
@@stevealharris6669 Yeah to be honest, I've heard a lot of horror stories about Zavvi and their customer service, so I've never taken the chance on buying anything from them. But they definitely have some amazing editions of different titles. I wish they were a little more accessible and easier to acquire.
Did try and cancel a few times ,but as part of my order I downloaded their free Film magazine for some reason I couldn't.
Just glad I got it in the end.
Just easier to use HMV or Turbine media.
Excellent list!
Ooo ! Digging the Genesis 70-75 box set you have there 😁👍🏼
Thank you!! I'm a huge Genesis fan. I've got three box sets with all their albums (1970-75, 1976-1982, and then 1983-1998 -- you just can't see the other two in the frame). One thing I love about these box sets is that every album includes a surround sound mix on DVD, in addition to the CD remaster. Always pleased to meet a fellow fan! Thanks for watching!
2001 and Goodfellas are currently the best 4ks I own. Both look like the 35/70mm negatives they're sourced from, which to me is a big deal. Regarding audio accuracy, I'm aware that the Atmos tracks are remixed and altered from the theatre versions. But they sound really nice regardless.
Yeah I may have to upgrade to an Atmos setup at some point and see what all the fuss is about. I've always been content with having a 5.1 system, but I hear Atmos is a game-changer for some. Thanks for watching!
Oppenheimer in 4k is also gorgeous
Cool vid. I think “The Final Countdown” and “Blackhat” are absolutely amazing, too.
Yeah I have both of those on 4K, and I totally agree! They're great transfers! Thanks for watching.
@@TheOriginalFuzz NP. I subbed.
@@madskillzdotcom Thanks so much! Appreciate that!
I'd be interested in a video covering a variety of 4K films that have different releases, like "The 5th Element", with your recommendation of which one to get.
You clearly have a love for the format and offered a lot of great recommendations! I definitely plan on picking some of these up. I noticed though that you didn't mention the audio aspect of any of these titles. That can often be a deciding factor for many home-theater enthusiasts. Is the sound just not something you get into as much as the visuals?
You bring up a great point (and a totally fair one at that). I get that audio is a huge factor for a lot of home theater enthusiasts. But honestly, with movies, the audio is not something I feel qualified to talk about, because I don't have an Atmos setup -- so I can't evaluate the audio properly. I'm still just using a traditional 5.1 surround system (no height speakers, etc.). So that's the main reason I focus primarily on the visuals. It's weird, because I am a big audio guy when it comes to music, but admittedly for movies, the audio isn't as critical for me. Part of the reason is just because a lot of my movie viewing happens late at night after the family goes to bed, etc., so I often have to use headphones for night viewing. I'm not always able to watch a film with even my full 5.1 system. I can tell the difference between different mixes when I do use my 5.1 speakers (Atmos vs. 5.1 vs. DTS-X, etc.), but the audio overall is just not something I feel I can give very good information about when discussing these films, so I just don't really talk about it much. Thanks for watching!
@@TheOriginalFuzz Completely makes sense. I'm lucky enough to have my setup in the basement so there's a few floors between it all the bedrooms. I also do pretty much all of my viewing once the kid is in bed so I could see where headphones would be a lifesaver!
@@gigantisaurusrex6647 I would like to eventually upgrade to an Atmos system, but it may be a couple more years before that happens.
@@TheOriginalFuzz It's definitely a process when you're on a budget. I pieced mine together from 5.1 to 5.1.2 to now 5.1.4 and I've got to say, the real difference is the addition of the rear-heights. My advice would be to skip over piecing it together and just go straight for adding the front and rear heights at the same time, when you eventually get there.
@@gigantisaurusrex6647 Awesome... I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the tip!
May I add, The Hateful Eight? Incredible on my LG OLED with Oppo 4K player. Great movie in Reference Quality to use your description.
Was just randomly recommended this video, and it was a really good watch!
From the video and the comments section, it seems like if it was a movie good enough to be broadly popular (or at least, a movie that I like / caters to the tastes that seem popular here), it's likely there's a good 4K version. So i guess my big question would actually be, what movie that a movie collector might want to have in his library had a bad enough or mediocre enough 4K edition that you might as well stay with your old Blu-ray? Because I've now replaced a lot of my titles twice, once from VHS to dvd and then from dvd to Blu-ray....
Yeah generally speaking, between the higher resolution, the HDR and wider color gamut, 4K usually looks better than blu ray for most films... it's just a matter of to what degree. For some titles, the difference is substantial, but for others, the improvement might be more minimal. It's really on a case-by-case basis. But overall, yes, 4K is usually better for most titles. I think some of the most commonly cited "worst" 4K titles (as of right now) are Terminator 2, Pirates of the Caribbean, Goodfellas, and Planes Trains and Automobiles. I would also add The Core to that list... I think the blu ray is probably better. Also, the Jason Bourne movies are only a modest improvement (may be negligible depending on the individual). I've also heard the Olympus Has Fallen movies didn't turn out too great on 4K, but I've not seen these myself. But your own mileage may vary on any of these. Everyone's eyes are different. Hope this helps a bit. Thanks for watching!
Great video! You have earned a subscriber. What are your impressions on Pacific Rim and Annihilation and the transfer for Blade?
Thank you so much! I haven't seen Annihilation on 4K yet (I only have the blu ray), but Pacific Rim is fantastic on 4K. In fact, I think I mentioned it in the follow-up video I did to this one (the "sequel" video). Blade looks great too. Here's that video if you're interested... th-cam.com/video/nRwflS4DmZQ/w-d-xo.html
I’d like you to mention sound. Do you have a home cinema setup. Thanks from the UK. Nice vid.
Interstellar might be the movie that still blows me away when I see the blackhole scene again and again and again but actually just amazing overall. I should get Shining, not very scary now but still a good movie and I should get my ass in gear and watch 2001.
Great video. I definitely need to pick up the fifth element and Alien on 4k. My favourite 4ks that I own are Reservoir Dogs and 'True Romance'. Both look fantastic. I own 'The Shining', and I think that is my best reference disc as I think it really pops on screen. As well as 'They Live'. Subscribed. Thanks for the great recommendations
Thank you so much for watching, subbing and weighing in. I agree -- I have all of those that you mentioned on 4K, and they're fantastic choices. I'm a huge Tony Scott fan, so I was super excited to get the True Romance 4K steelbook box set myself. Not only does the transfer look killer and the best we've ever seen with this film, but it's actually one of my favorite limited edition releases overall. BTW, I did a follow up to this video if you're interested, and I believe I even mentioned Reservoir Dogs in it. You can check it out here... th-cam.com/video/nRwflS4DmZQ/w-d-xo.html
@@TheOriginalFuzz brilliant stuff! I'll go and. Check that video out
A few other films which I find look quite stunning in 4k:
Bladerunner 2049 - no Dolby Vision but still looks amazing in HDR10. Amazing use of colours and the picture just looks so clean.
Dune Part 1 - Has Dolby Vision and same director as Bladerunner 2049, also looks stunning
The Revenant - No DV but the vista shots all look freakin amazing in this movie in 4k.
American Psycho - The newest steelbook release has DV and this film has never looked better. Very clean picture, especially in the scenes where they are in Patrick's apartment. It looks substantially better than the standard blu ray release.
Game of Thrones - this show looks great in 4k, especially in season 4+ when they adapted a full digital 4k workflow for every episode. It's expensive for the complete collection but worth it if you like the show.
Great choices! I did a sequel to this video where I referred to a couple of the titles you mentioned... specifically Blade Runner 2049 and Dune 1. I agree... they look incredible on the format. We also have that GOT box set, and it indeed does look damn good. Thanks for watching and weighing in. Here's my sequel video if you're interested: th-cam.com/video/nRwflS4DmZQ/w-d-xo.html
How about a 4k list of re-playable movies?
Definitely a good selection, I own some of those. One I would love to see released in 4K is Peter Hyam's Outland, 2010, and The Relic. Die Hard is another recommendation in 4k. Thanks man!
Yes Outland would be amazing! That's one of my top 2 wish list 4K movies that I want to see from Warner Brothers... Outland absolutely needs a 4K release (I also want to see Contact on 4K). Both are long overdue. Thanks for watching!
Doctor Sleep is also really really good. Also has the larger aspect ratio.
I was so impressed with Doctor Sleep. A worthy successor to the original. HOWEVER, and this is a MUST, don't bother with the theatrical version. First viewing, last viewing, the only version is THE DIRECTOR'S CUT. The theatrical release was butchered for running time and spoils the film entirely. The obvious edits make the transitions choppy, and you are robbed of great stuff.
After watching this, I checked Amazon and The Dark Knight Trilogy 4K was on sale for $35, so I immediately bought it.
Yeah that's a good deal. I think I paid like $50 for mine a year and a half ago.
Top Gun Maverick is my favourite for visual and audio fidelity. Everything is super high quality on that release.
Yeah that was a very well-done film. State of the art.
Interstellar is one of my all-time favs. I have Suspiria on 4K but haven’t watched yet…guess it’s time. And I have the Sony release of The 5th Element so I may just need to check out the Studio Canal release. Appreciate the recommendations as I’m always looking to grow my 4K collection! Nice job Fuzz as always!
Thanks Ken! I really appreciate you watching. Yeah definitely check out that Suspiria... it's very impressive.
@@TheOriginalFuzz Also LOVE that we share a common passion for The Matrix!!!
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@@ungraduatedmedia Yeah me too! That was one of the things that drew me to your channel. 😉
@@TheOriginalFuzz - got a lot more reviews coming of some “human condition” and enlightening movies soon 👍🏻
I wish I knew about the difference between the Studio Canal release and the Sony release before I bought it. Thanks!
I agree with you, These movies are great and sound is great too ❤👍
List starts at 4:33.....
The Ten Commandments should have been here. Great video.
I do like Ten Commandments. Classic! You can never go wrong with a little Charlton! I still need to pick up the 4K -- haven't seen it yet, but I hear it is fantastic. That said, the film is outside of the genres I usually discuss on this channel (I mostly focus on horror, sci-fi and action films here). Thanks for watching!
I just bought the dark knight trilogy because of this video, thanks buddy.
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What’s your TV and player set up if you don’t mind me asking? Are you using a TV or projector? Which one?
I have a fairly modest setup -- nothing too high end. I have a Samsung 75-inch 4K TV (I can't remember the model number... I think it's a mid-range model that's about 5 years old. But I am considering maybe upgrading to a projector at some point down the line). I have several 4k players, but my Panasonic UB820 is my primary unit. I also have a multi-region-modded Sony X700 that has been a very solid player for me as well. Thanks for watching!
If you get any stuttering while playing back Gemini Man, the solution might be that you have to upgrade your HDMI cables to a higher specification, as it is one of a VERY few 4K movies shot in a nonstandard frame rate, this being 60fps.
Never had any problems with mine on my system, but yeah, I do have high-speed/high-capacity cables. Personally, I like the high frame rate in this movie, but I know not everyone does. Technically, it was shot at 120 fps (and I think that's the frame rate they exhibited the film at in 3D when it first came out -- I would've loved to have seen that, in retrospect). So we got a bit of a "downgrade" for the 4K release at 60 fps (although given the complaints I've read/heard about the 60 fps presentation, I'm guessing those same people would really hate seeing the full meal deal at 120. Lol.). Thanks for watching!
The reason Nolan’s films change aspect ratios is because some shots were made with imax cameras and some with standard cameras. IMAX cameras are loud as hell so they can only be used for non dialogue focused scenes so they don’t distract the actors.
Awesome video. Thanks for putting in the time and effort to record and edit this. I most definitely want to order the fifth element, but I wanted to double-check that i was ordering the correct one. The one you put a link to in your description looks a bit different than the one your holding in your video and as you said it does have a note that it is a (b/2) region. I'm still getting to learn and understand the whole region restrictions thing. I have a Sony uhb700 ( if im remembering correctly). i could have the "uhb" part wrong. Will that play this 4k disk. I bought the 4k player in Indiana, but i dont know for sure if it has limitations on what disc it will play. Thanks for any help.
Thanks for watching and chiming in! Most 4K discs are region free (like 99 percent). The region coding usually only applies to a blu-ray disc that's included, but not the 4K disc. The link in the video description here for The Fifth Element is the same version I showed in the video (it has the same artwork)... it may not come with a slipcover anymore, but it's the Studiocanal release, which is what you want for this movie on 4K. I also have a Sony X700 4K player, and it's been a very solid player for me, so yes, this title will play on that player.
Here's another video I made with a little more info about region coding with 4K discs: th-cam.com/video/sKA70K79IfQ/w-d-xo.html
Also, here are a couple recommended settings for your Sony X700 player for best performance: th-cam.com/video/Sym8ayOpL-4/w-d-xo.html
Awesome. Thanks again for the recommendation and the added links to check out.
Top gun maverick also has shifting aspect ratios I only noticed it on my third viewing. 😂 also a great 4K bluray movie.