[rwestley]

Still another film that is not available on UHD except for streaming. Thanks again for another great review Ralph.

 

[Squirrel!]

Still another film that is not available on UHD except for streaming. Thanks again for another great review Ralph.

I've decided the UHD via streaming is no better than a BD disc. But that's just me. I'd wait for the UHD disk release if I were interested in the flick.

And, per usual, Ralphs synopsis is excellent. Thanks Ralph. 🆒

 

[rwestley]

It is just the point that many films are now not released on UHD disks. It is really unnecessary for this film but so many others would benefit from UHD releases. In some cases the UHD stream is better than the Blu-Ray disk since most are HDR and some contain Atmos audio. I see no reason why regular Blu-Ray disks can't contain DV, HDR and Atmos. It seems that films companies are just looking for extra money. The real benefit of UHD in my opinion is the inclusion of HDR and Atmos audio in many cases. I would bet that if 1080P HDR disks were made and compared to 4K most people would never be able to see the difference for the usual viewing distances.

 

[Reddig]

It is just the point that many films are now not released on UHD disks. It is really unnecessary for this film but so many others would benefit from UHD releases. In some cases the UHD stream is better than the Blu-Ray disk since most are HDR and some contain Atmos audio. I see no reason why regular Blu-Ray disks can't contain DV, HDR and Atmos. It seems that films companies are just looking for extra money. The real benefit of UHD in my opinion is the inclusion of HDR and Atmos audio in many cases. I would bet that if 1080P HDR disks were made and compared to 4K most people would never be able to see the difference for the usual viewing distances.

Many Blu-ray Discs do have Atmos. But HDR/DV isn’t part of the Blu-ray codec.

 

[Magiclakez]

Not loving this new trend; The Banshees of Inisherin, Violent night, Megan, The Menu and now the Whale…the list goes on. All these titles deserve a 4k Blu-ray release. Hopefully some European label / studios would give them the full treatment. I picked up the frighteners 4k Blu-ray from Turbine Germany since there is no US 4k transfer available.

 

[gbaby]

I have a serious foreboding regarding the future of 4k disc. I went to both Target and Walmart, who are the only stores these disc are available in my market, and everything new came in DVD and Blu-Ray.

 

[EdgarQ]

The only reason I still buy physical media is for 4K UHD discs. I see the difference in my theater. I’m not buying blu-rays at all anymore. I’ll maybe rent this or anything else that is BD only. I’m glad that Everything and Maverick are on 4K UHD, I bought them. But forcing one choice (streaming) for 4K doesn’t mean that those of us spending on 4K streaming prefer it. I’d rather not spend at all on BDs or streaming and only spend on 4K discs.

 

[MSchu18]

Still another film that is not available on UHD except for streaming. Thanks again for another great review Ralph.

No one in Europe is releasing it on 4k UHD?
I was able to get MEN on 4k UHD

 

[JeffR1]

According to Blu-ray.com, it appears only the US, Canada and Australia are even getting it, and only on Blu-ray.

It looks like a very sad and depressing movie, I don't think I would buy the physical media, it's one of those shows where it looks like I would never watch it again.
I'll find out though.

 

[Soccerdude]

I heard Dove the soap company is suing the movie makers

 

[MSchu18]

It looks like a very sad and depressing movie, I don't think I would buy the physical media, it's one of those shows where it looks like I would never watch it again.
I'll find out though.

I found it uplifting and reassuring...
it's also an academy award winning film, I am sure it might be released at some point.

 

[JeffR1]

I found it uplifting and reassuring...
it's also an academy award winning film, I am sure it might be released at some point.

OK, if I find it I will buy the Blu-ray. Thanks. 🧐
The release date in Canada is not until a week later, although I could stream it now for 4.99$
Odd why that has happened, the streaming price always remains high until the official release date ???
Someone probably goofed somewhere.

 

[Craig Peer]

The only reason I still buy physical media is for 4K UHD discs. I see the difference in my theater. I’m not buying blu-rays at all anymore. I’ll maybe rent this or anything else that is BD only. I’m glad that Everything and Maverick are on 4K UHD, I bought them. But forcing one choice (streaming) for 4K doesn’t mean that those of us spending on 4K streaming prefer it. I’d rather not spend at all on BDs or streaming and only spend on 4K discs.

I buy plenty of Blu-rays still, but there are some films that probably will never get the 4K treatment. I watched the classic film " 42nd Street " last night on Blu-ray as an example. " Emily The Criminal " is another film I bought recently on Blu-ray.

 

[Jive Turkey]

Redbox....DVD only. They've lost a bunch of $2.50 rentals from me (and others like me) over not supplying Bluray. Tons of movies I would have rented over the years if you just had the stinking Bluray. I mean....people renting tons of videos is their business model, right?

I expect to get plenty of "most people only watch DVD" comments. But why bother at all with Bluray, Mr. Redbox? I suspect it comes down to some studio who won't drop their Bluray price to them by $.25.

 

[gbaby]

I think, we, as 4k and Atmos owners, are in the minority and perhaps the studios aren't getting their investment back from either. From my vantage point, things are getting worse.

 

[Reddig]

Redbox....DVD only. They've lost a bunch of $2.50 rentals from me (and others like me) over not supplying Bluray. Tons of movies I would have rented over the years if you just had the stinking Bluray. I mean....people renting tons of videos is their business model, right?

I expect to get plenty of "most people only watch DVD" comments. But why bother at all with Bluray, Mr. Redbox? I suspect it comes down to some studio who won't drop their Bluray price to them by $.25.

Here in Kansas the Redbox have always had Blu-ray’s and DVDs. Maybe DVD only is regional.

 

[Jive Turkey]

Here in Kansas the Redbox have always had Blu-ray’s and DVDs. Maybe DVD only is regional.

We have Blurays in our Redbox too. My issue is that so many of the movies I'd like to rent from them they only stock in DVD.

 

[MSchu18]

I got around to watching this release the other day... I was sorely disappointed by it's quality. lack of dynamic range and black levels was horrible.

lets hope for a 4k UHD someday soon

 

[Reddig]

We have Blurays in our Redbox too. My issue is that so many of the movies I'd like to rent from them they only stock in DVD.

Ive definitely ran into that too.