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4K UHD HIGHLIGHTS 20 TOP

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4K ULTRA HD DISCS YOU MUST OWN

4K Ultra HD is a well-established format now, and by far the best way to have a magnificent cinema experience in the comfort of your own home. So, what are the must-have demonstration quality releases on the format? We’ve done the hard work for you and plucked out 20 that we reckon are essential, both for their technical quality and their content. Words Amy Flower

1917 Specs : Sam Mendes’ incredible World War I drama came to 4K armed with a stunning native 4K transfer featuring Dolby Vision, HDR+ and standard HDR treatment, plus superb Dolby Atmos sound. Highlight: Experiencing the one long shot effect with such clarity. Baby Driver Specs : Edgar Wright’s red-hot action-fuelled heist drama with a bit of a love story mixed in hit us with a sumptuously HDR enhanced picture, while a super keen Dolby Atmos track did its thing. Highlight: Music is critical to this movie, and it shines via Atmos. Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy

Blade Runner Specs : The only one of seven cuts

of Blade Runner that director Ridley Scott had full control over hit 4K with fully restored native vision with HDR and a showstopping new Dolby Atmos sound mix. Highlight: Looks and sounds so good it’s still a go-to demo disc.

Bohemian Rhapsody Specs : As impressive as Oscar-winner Rami Malek’s transformation into Queen

frontman Freddie Mercury is the Dolby Atmos track here, that’s accompanied by HDR-enhanced vision. Highlight: Thanks to Atmos, that legendary Live Aid performance is just like being there. Dune Specs : The first half of Denis Villeneuve’s take on Frank Herbert’s legendary novel Dune delivers a sumptuous Dolby Vision-enhanced, native 4K transfer accompanied by a sublime Dolby Atmos mix. Highlight: Experiencing such a majestic visual and aural treat from go to whoa.

Specs : The three genius blends of sci-fi, comedy, romance, and a really cool stainless steel car all

come to us in native 4K, with Dolby Vision/HDR 10+ enhancement and new Dolby Atmos mixes. Highlight: Three classics looking like they’re new.

26 FEBRUARY 2023

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