A Few Good Men 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		5.0
Video		4.5
Audio		4.0
Extras		2.0
Overall		4.0

A Few Good Men 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Sony has released Director Rob Reiner's Oscar-nomianted 1992 film 'A Few Good Men' to the UHD format. Still a standard-bearer of the Courtroom Drama, the film is a must-own on any format but Sony's latest release stands as the definitive home version and a near-reference presentation that offers a substantial upgrade over the 10-year-old Blu-ray. No new supplements are included. Read on for more.

Oh yes, you can handle the 4K.

A Few Good Men 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

The included screenshots are sourced from a 1080p Blu-ray disc. Watch for 4K screenshots at a later date.

Sony is on a roll. A Few Good Men follows shot-on-film catalogue releases like Starship Troopers, Bram Stoker's Dracula, and Bridge on the River Kwai as another practically reference 4K presentation. The 2160p/HDR-enhanced UHD release offers a crisp, highly filmic image that stands head-and-shoulders above the aging Blu-ray release from a decade ago. Textural refinements are immediately obvious and impeccably presented. Crisp military uniform fabrics are tight and precisely defined down to the absolute smallest material detail, and density is tangible. Faces are wonderfully sharp, complex and naturally revealing to a substantial degree over the previous high definition issue. Courtroom woods and other dominant support elements throughout the film reveal standard-setting levels of detail. Grain retention is continuous and balanced, supporting a wonderful filmic veneer. The HDR-enhanced color palette only serves to accentuate, not alter, the film's foundational coloring. American flag reds and blues sparkle. Skin tone depth and accuracy is beyond reproach. Blacks are sensational, not only nighttime and shadow details but the prominently visible black military uniforms Kaffee and his team wear in court. The white shirt worn in contrast under the jacket and tie is strikingly crisp and pure; these uniforms, both texturally and considering their color, may be the standout highlight in a UHD filled with standout highlights. Color intensity is always balanced, bright and vibrant to be sure but never overstepping any boundaries or sacrificing shot integrity for added highlights and punch. A few inherently soft corners are visible, but there appears to be no significant source or encode issues of note. This is another top-flight UHD presentation from Sony.

A Few Good Men 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

A Few Good Men makes the transition to the UHD format with a new Dolby Atmos soundtrack. The audio presentation offers no extremes, presenting a refined but capable and detailed listen that engages the entire stage but does so without any whiz-bang effects. The dialogue-intensive film still benefits from the Atmos treatment. Music's spatial qualities are modestly enhanced, opening a bit more than before with mildly increased clarity and separation throughout the stage. Atmospheric supports find a bit more stretch and sense of immersion, including rain and lingering thunder at the 98-minute mark and a bit beyond that offer a clearly defined overhead component. Otherwise, the track is rather straightforward. Mild reverberation echoes about in the courtroom scenes but the vast majority of content remains firmly centered up front. Basic dialogue is clear and convincing with positive, natural placement and prioritization.

A Few Good Men 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

A Few Good Men's UHD debut contains no new extras in the traditional sense, but it does feature the typical Sony adds, including a cast and crew photo tab (though only a quartet of cast appear in the pictures, two of which are recycled from the main menu) and four "Moments" (2160p/HDR/Atmos): Col. Nathan R. Jessep, Lt. Cdr. Joanne Galloway, Lt. Daniel Kaffee, and The Trial. The UHD does carry over the commentary track found on the bundled Blu-ray. A UV digital copy code is included with purchase. For reference, below is a list of extras included on the Blu-ray. Please click here for a full supplemental review.

• Audio Commentary: Director Rob Reiner.
• Code of Conduct
• From Stage to Screen
• Previews: Additional Sony titles.

A Few Good Men 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

A Few Good Men remains one of the finer films of its time and within the Sony catalogue. Featuring a clinic on acting, a script to die for, quality direction, and a lightning pace even at well over two hours, few films can match it for overall dramatic intensity and narrative excellence. A Few Good Men joins the ranks of more than a few good UHD releases from Sony. The studio certainly seems to be leading the pack in the UHD race, and this is another winner. The film-sourced image is striking, the Atmos soundtrack effortlessly complementary, and while there are no new bonus features, the legacy content is fine. Very highly recommended.