cinematography, and total production workmanship. The story plays complimentary to the aesthetics, the acting is first-rate, and there's an interesting Batman is on UK 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray as a standalone 4K release and as part of the Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary Studio Collection from 16th October 2023.

The Batman was captured digitally in a variety of formats (at 4.5 and 6K) by cinematographer Greig Fraser ( Dune, Rogue One, Zero Dark Thirty) using Arri Alexa LF, Mini LF, and Sony CineAlta Venice cameras with a host of Arri, Cook, and Canon anamorphic lenses. The film was finished as a native 4K Digital Intermediate at the 2.39:1 aspect ratio. For its release on Ultra HD, that source has been graded for high dynamic range (both Dolby Vision and HDR10 options are included). The result is a highly cinematic yet moody image, definitely one that lives and breathes in the darkness. So it’s truly surprising how much detail is visible in the 4K presentation—a genuine credit to Frasier’s photography. The HDR adds pleasing subtleties to the color palette, and strongly benefits both shadows and brightly-bold highlights alike, resulting in a remarkably deep and dimensional looking image. And those with Dolby Vision capable displays will be glad to have them. Simply put, this is a gorgeous and beautifully-textured presentation, delivered in reference-quality 4K. The Batman storms onto 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with an often stunning albeit very dark native 4K 2160p Dolby Vision transfer. I mean, this is a Batman movie - it’s going to be dark but this film took that to a whole new level with some beautiful cinematography by Greig Fraser. The film is steeped in shadows - even when it’s daylight there are dark ominous shadows for any character to lurk in and it’s glorious. Details are pristine allowing you to fully take in facial features (lighting contingent), the Penguin’s extensive makeup effects, and costume textures. Looking closely I love the details in Batman’s skull-like cowl from the individual stitching to the scrapes and scuffs he’s taken from close-quarters combat. You can also fully appreciate the practical and CGI elements employed to create this new Gotham City with London, Chicago, Liverpool, and Glasgow locations used to create thecity. newspaper offices. Dialogue is perfectly clear and detailed with firm front-center placement; nice reverb accompanies as the situation allows, such as Batman was shot using Panaflex cameras on 35mm film and has recently been cleaned-up and scanned at 4K the result of which has been used for this Ultra HD Blu-ray release. The disc presents a native 3840 x 2160p resolution image in the widescreen 1.85:1 aspect ratio, and uses 10-bit video depth, a Wide Colour Gamut (WCG), High Dynamic Range (HDR10) and is encoded using the HEVC (H.265) codec. We reviewed the Region free UK Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Batman on a Panasonic 65DX902B Ultra HD 4K TV with a Panasonic DMP-UB400 Ultra HD Blu-ray player.

Conclusion

elsewhere, are less dramatic when compared to the remastered Blu-ray, though certainly there's still a textural improvement and color refinement on No matter how many Batman movies come about in every which way, the very first Batman movie away from the Adam West-Burt Ward version, will always have a special place with this reviewer for it provided a great big screen summer and provided in addition a great entertaining film. Video: How’s it look?

No matter how many times I am either a passenger or the driver of a vehicle, whenever I am at a long turn, it always makes me think of the title sequence that forms the bat symbol. From beginning to end, Batman entertains, thrills and captures the dark spirit of the comic book as well as adding a few little touches here and there cinematically. Michael Keaton played the Caped Crusader beautifully through two movies and seeing this original should be a reminder as to why the third and fourth movies failed miserably. place in Wayne Manor. The warm woods and natural lighting during the day contribute to a healthy skin glow on the UHD whereas the older Blu-ray

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Ever the faithful servant, Alfred Pennyworth, this time played by Apes actor Andy Serkis is aimed as a man coming to terms with the monster he helped create. He knows he’s powerless to stop Bruce’s mission as Batman so he does all he can to help. He doesn’t stop to splay out some nonsensical rambling metaphor, he's the one who trained Bruce and gets to work helping him with the case in spite of any misgivings because at this point it's the only way he can help keep him alive. the bundled Blu-ray (which has also been remastered, though not issued independently of this release), are worlds better, offering the best of both

color spectrum, the film source, and the refined textural presentation, this is a breathtaking cinematic presentation and one of the finest the UHDThe included screenshots are sourced from the included remastered 1080p Blu-ray disc. Watch for 4K screenshots at a later date. impressively defined full-stage crashing effects where crunching metal and spilling items are a result of the high-speed maneuvers. The Batmobile's dichotomy between light and dark, with the villain taking on the outward characteristics of the former and the hero the outward -- and also in many detailed, full and deep without crushing detail. Shadowy city exteriors -- much of the first act, really -- are a treat, and combined with the first-class