Rating summary

Movie		5.0
Video		5.0
Audio		5.0
Extras		3.5
Overall		4.5

No Time to Die 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Justin Dekker July 11, 2024

Daniel Craig's final outing as the iconic character James Bond (A.K.A. 007) comes back to 4K UHD and Blu-ray in this Collector's Edition of 2021's 'No Time to Die'. Craig's Bond returns from retirement to save the world one last time from the evil machinations of Rami Malek's Lyutsifer Safin in this action-packed film that features a title song performed by Billie Eilish. Fans will be pleased with its impeccable 2160p transfer and thundering English Dolby Atmos audio track. A Digital Code redeemable through iTunes is also included, but a slipcover is not.

Ian Flemming's James Bond is one of those rare pop culture characters that has (relatively) consistently and continuously returned to screens in the many decades since his creation. The iconic, and seemingly now more popular than ever Doctor Who is one of only a handful of other intellectual properties that has similarly survived over the decades with multiple different actors portraying the same lead character. Most Whovians would agree that the first Doctor they watched is typically their favorite. I started tuning in to that series when Tom Baker's adventures in the Tardis were in heavy rotation on my local PBS station. While I can appreciate and enjoy the different traits, quirks, and strengths of the various Doctors that came before and after him, Tom Baker is still my enduring favorite with David Tennant's iteration of the character coming in at a close second. The same holds true with most Bond fans, but not so with me. The first Bond I saw in theaters was Roger Moore who brought a suave but lighthearted take on the character to the screen. While he did a fine job in some very entertaining films, Pierce Brosnan is the pinnacle of Bonds in my book. While Brosnan's outings weren't necessarily the best films in the 007 series, I felt he had the right mix of looks, sophistication, and physical presence to properly portray the character. When Daniel Craig was given the keys to the Aston Martin, I must admit I was a bit less than enthused. While he was more than capable of handling all of the physicality the role required, in my opinion, he lacked the charm and refinement the role dictated. However, over time I grew quite fond of his take on the character in this era of grittier films. And for as superhuman as James Bond often feels, in No Time to Die Craig turns in what is definitely his most human performance as this character, and potentially the most human James Bond in the series as a whole. By the time the credits rolled, I was sad to see his tenure come to an end.

For an appreciation and review of No Time to Die, please follow this link to the 2021 4K release.

No Time to Die 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

As this 4K UHD disc is identical to to that of the previous excellent release of No Time to Die 4K, please follow this link to the 2021 4K disc.

Please note that all screenshots are sourced from the included 1080p disc.

No Time to Die 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

As this 4K UHD disc is identical to that of the previous release of No Time to Die 4K, please follow this link for a review of it's thundering and boisterous English Dolby Atmos audio track.

No Time to Die 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

This release of No Time to Die 4K contains all of the same special features that were included on the previous release. Please follow this link for a full accounting of them.

No Time to Die 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

It's been three years now since Daniel Craig closed the book on the James Bond chapter of his career. Somehow, though, we still don't have clarity on who his successor will be. Based on the rumors and speculation circulating at the moment, the only thing that is clear is that Lashana Lynch, who briefly held the 007 moniker in this film, will not be the next 007 - though I for one would have been thrilled had that been the case. All of this, of course, only serves to ensure that the next film in the storied franchise is still several years away. In the meantime, fans would do well to add this Collector's Edition of No Time to Die 4K to their libraries based on the strength of its video presentation and equally impressive Dolby Atmos track. No Time to Die 4K comes highly recommended.