Rating summary

Movie		4.0
Video		5.0
Audio		4.5
Extras		4.5
Overall		4.5

Finding Nemo 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Disney has released the 2003 Pixar film 'Finding Nemo' to the UHD format. New specifications include 2160p/HDR video and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. No new extras are included but the bundled Blu-ray discs, which are identical to those which released in 2012, bring over a fairly prodigious assortment of extra goodies.

Finding Nemo 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

The included screenshots are sourced from a 1080p Blu-ray disc.

It's not much of a surprise that the HDR color enhancement is the greatest and most readily obvious visual improvement to be found on the UHD disc. The film is abundantly colorful, and with every underwater scene there's endless opportunity for the HDR colors to show off. Obviously Nemo and Marlin's orange color is the primary highlight, but take a look at Dory blue and the multitude of variously colored fish under the water. Nearly every tone one can imagine is to be found somewhere in the movie, and if not on a fish then on the abundance of coral, and if not underwater then in some of the areas around where Nemo is being kept captive. HDR brings a fresh feel for color depth and vitality to the image. It's not a radical transformation over the Blu-ray, but there's an unmistakable addition to pure brilliance and pop. It might not be quite so robust as The Good Dinosaur but this is a very smart, well-rounded HDR spectrum that perfectly compliments the movie.

The 2160p resolution adds a minute level of clarity. The picture feels a little sharper, shinier, more dimensional as a result. Fine details are not astronomically more crisp and clear, but viewers will appreciate the added textural finesse evident on corals, undersea terrain, and fish scales. Above the surface in the dentist's office there's a nice little feel for greater image command. This is not a reinvention of Pixar's original wheel, but the extra resolution does help to squeeze out every last bit of visual robustness that appears inherent to the original animation. The UHD exhibits no problems with banding or aliasing or other encode issues. It's a solid upgrade, particularly in the HDR arena.

Finding Nemo 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The Dolby Atmos soundtrack delivers a pleasing sonic yield that proves completely immersive and enjoyably detailed throughout. When Nemo excitedly zips around in anticipation of his first day of school, the sound seamlessly traverses around the listener with fluid, flawless maneuverability. The sense of underwater depth is palpable in many shots, whether in the expansive ocean or in the fish tank at the dentist's office. The track finds some good, weighty thrust as the boat that carries Nemo away comes to life and rushes through the water. The low end finds a fair sense of depth and detail both; there's not a significant feel for shortchanged bass with this one, whether accompanying music or sound effects, from the most prodigious moments to one-off moments like a crash against the dentist office glass in chapter 17. Musical clarity is excellent and placement is expansive. It's a joy throughout. Dialogue is clear and refined with a natural front-center placement.

Finding Nemo 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Finding Nemo's UHD disc includes no extras, but the bundled Blu-ray discs, which are identical to those included with the original Blu-ray release, bring over a fairly full assortment. See below for a list of what's included and please click here for full coverage. A Movies Anywhere digital copy code is included with purchase. This release ships with an embossed slipcover.

Blu-ray (Feature Film):

• Knick Knack Theatrical Short
• Aquarium
• Cine-Explore
• Finding Nemo - A Filmmakers' Roundtable
• Reinventing the Submarine Voyage
• Deleted Scene: Alt Opening
• A Lesson in Flashbacks

• Aquariums
• Art Review
• Making Nemo
• Exploring the Reef
• Studio Tour
• Old School
• Outtakes
• Deleted Scenes
• Publicity Pieces
• Mr. Ray's Encyclopedia

Finding Nemo 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Finding Nemo remains one of the quintessential Pixar films. It's bright and colorful, expertly animated and voiced, tender in heart, funny, and adventurous. It's the full package. Disney's UHD delivers a good, balanced 2160p/HDR video presentation and a well-rounded Dolby Atmos soundtrack. No new extras are included but the bundled Blu-ray discs bring over plenty of legacy content. Highly recommended.