6.7 | / 10 |
Users | 4.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
The untold story of one 12-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain.
Starring: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle YeohFamily | 100% |
Animation | 96% |
Adventure | 82% |
Comedy | 68% |
Action | 15% |
Video codec: HEVC / H.265
Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: Dolby Atmos
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Spanish: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
French: Dolby Digital 5.1 (448 kbps)
English SDH, French, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
Digital copy
4K Ultra HD
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Rather than the Minions running around speaking their Spanish-gibberish hybrid dialect (that’s what it sounds like to me, anyway), maybe they should just be running around yelling out “cha-ching!” “cha-ching!” “cha-ching!” for 90 minutes, because that is exactly what they have been for Illumination and Universal: a veritable cash register. This franchise has defined the animated franchise blockbuster since its debut in 2010 with Despicable Me. Several films, mini-movies, and countless tie-ins, toys, and commercials later, the franchise is still going strong with Minions: The Rise of Gru, an origins story about Gru' rise to villainy as an 11-year-old in the 1970s. Of course, more zany hijinks and Minion chaos are included, but despite the timeline setting the film offers very little of dramatic interest, instead serving as a vehicle for more of the familiar shenanigans that have made the series a box office success over the years.
The included screenshots are sourced from a 1080p Blu-ray disc.
Considering that Minions: The Rise of Gru dazzles on Blu-ray, viewers would expect it to delight on the UHD format. And
delight it
does. The picture is a resounding visual success on the 2160p format, boasting here a rise in fine object crispness, frame clarity, and overall improved
visual complexity and stability. The gains to overall definition are not dramatic, but small elements find firmer distinction, such as fabric detail and
density and small frays on Gru's scarf. Little environmental details are a little bit more effortlessly visible. At this resolution, every last ounce of
improvement delights are drawn from the source for the most visible visual impact today. The more dramatic improvement comes via the Dolby Vision
color grading, which offers the usual array of improvements to overall color depth, brilliance, brightness, and nuance. The Dolby Vision grading proves
its worth frequently, especially on the incredible barrage of 70s tones throughout the film on clothes and surfaces, but also beyond. Look at the green
slime hand in the 21-minute mark; the newfound boldness and brightness allow the effect to stand tall over the SDR Blu-ray version. Of course, minion
yellow is more pronounced and intense, yet still grounded in that familiar hue. Black levels enjoy improved density and stability as well. This UHD, like
its Blu-ray counterpart, reveals no source of encode faults or failures. It looks great!
Minions: The Rise of Gru arrives on UHD with a wonderful Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Music highlights for its full stage immersion and perfect clarity. Musical engagement is evident even in the top end, certainly more in a supportive rather than dominant role, but the sense of perfect stage saturation and precision clarity -- aided by a healthy, but never overbearing, low end -- create a wonderful core listening atmosphere for the soundtrack. Action effects are big with detailed beats, excellent bass, and faultless immersion and movement precision. Ambient effects are alive in various exterior or bustling interiors, such as the basement lair. Dialogue is clear and well prioritized as it emanates from a natural front-center position.
This UHD release of Minions: Rise of Gru includes two mini movies, an extended scene, outtakes, and several additional featurettes. A
Blu-ray copy of the film and a Movies Anywhere digital copy code are included with purchase. This release ships with an embossed slipcover.
Franchise fans and casually viewing young ones will likely have a blast with Minions: The Rise of Gru. However, it's not a particularly good movie; its entire worth is in rehashing familiar antics and building a little bit of backstory along the way. It looks and sounds wonderful, but it's fairly empty beyond the surface. Universal's UHD delivers tip-top video and audio presentations and a nice array of bonus content, including two of the ever-popular mini movies. Recommended.
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