![]() The HDR colorist has retained King Arthur's generally dull palette of earth tones and grays, but Vivid and better defined, and the sea of tentacles slithering around the illegitimate king are more Made a devil's bargain, the figures of the three witches who emerge from the tentacles are more Scenes are similarly enhanced in Vortigern's meetings with the squid-like creature with which he's Uther Pendragon's daredevilĪttack on Mordred's front line in the film's opening the UHD's image makes it easier toĭistinguish Uther from the chaotic surroundings and to follow his perilous progress. Highlights clarify many of the CG-enhanced action sequences, e.g. Sharper, more detailed and more individuated sea of faces on UHD. ForĮxample, the horde that masses in front of Vortigern's palace to witness Arthur's execution is a As is often the case with HDR, crowd scenes are a majorīeneficiary, both with digitally generated figures and with extras multiplied by CGI. Principal benefits from HDR encoding, which refines the differentiation of critical elements in Lacking an original high-resolution source, the 4K treatment derives its ( Note: Screenshots accompanying this review have been captured from the standard Blu-ray.Īdditional captures from that disc can be found here.)Īccording to the best available information, the digitally acquired King Arthur was finished on aĭigital intermediate at 2K, so that Warner's 2160p, HEVC/H.265-encoded UHD is yet another If anything, its incoherence becomes even more The film does not improve on repeat viewing. Start doing the same with UHD, we'll know they're abandoning the format.įor my thoughts on King Arthur, please see the standard Blu-ray review. Which I have been told is impressive, but Warner chose not to provide any screeners. King Arthur has also received a 3D Blu-ray release, Since the film itself remains problematic. Of HDR, the difference is slight enough that it's hardly worth the extra investment, especially While the film's 4K presentation provides an upgrade over standard Blu-ray, courtesy The latest film to join Warner's roster of clunkers on UHD is Guy Ritchie's King Arthur: Legend of How muchĬan any of these benefit from super-duper high-resolution treatment? Originally created for broadcast in standard definition. In a recentĤK versions of a direct-to-video DC animated film, Batman and Harley Quinn, as well as UHDs Of Point Break and In the Heart of the Sea. And the latter's omission can'tīe explained by poor box office if ticket sales were the deciding factor, we wouldn't have UHDs Through remains anyone's guess, but maybe we should be thankful that Warner's UHD comedyĮmbargo spared us 4K versions of Fist FightĮven being a native 4K production is no guarantee: Sully and Fantastic Beasts and Where to ![]() Box office successes like The ConjuringĬomedies like The Nice Guys and The Intern are skipped,Įven though Vudu has them available in 4K with Dolby Vision. ![]() There's little rhyme or reason to their selection Warner Brothers' 4K strategy continues to baffle. Reviewed by Michael Reuben, August 13, 2017 ![]() King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 4K Blu-ray Review King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 4K Blu-ray ![]()
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