Ralph Breaks the Internet 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		4.0
Audio		4.5
Extras		3.0
Overall		4.0

Ralph Breaks the Internet 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Randy Miller III March 4, 2019

Released on the same day as Disney's standard 4K "Ultimate Collector's Edition" combo pack, this limited Digipak edition of Disney's CGI animated sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet is exclusive to Target, both in-store and online. It's an extremely colorful design that should appeal to collectors of all ages and includes a handsome two-sided book with concept artwork and an abridged storybook, although all of the on-disc content is identical to the standard version. Similarly priced alongside the standard 4K edition, it's a low-risk upgrade that packaging junkies will enjoy.

To read my colleague Martin Liebman's take on the film, please refer to his review of the standard 4K Ultimate Collector's Edition, originally published on February 17th. (And if you're completely new to the franchise, also make sure to read his 4K review of the original Wreck-It Ralph while you're at it.)

Ralph Breaks the Internet 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

For an evaluation of the video presentation, please refer to the standard 4K edition review.

Ralph Breaks the Internet 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

For an evaluation of the audio presentation, please refer to the standard 4K edition review.

Ralph Breaks the Internet 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

This two-disc release is housed in a colorful fold-out Digipak case with individual hubs for each disc. After removing the outer slipcover (seen in photos #1 and #2, left side), which also includes a descriptive J-card (photo #6, right side), the inside case features excellent images from the film including a nice double-width panel of Ralph overseeing the intrawebs. Both discs feature artwork identical to the standard 4K edition, while the artwork behind the disc trays features a striking close-up of Ralph and Vanellope. All of these images are of great quality with crisp details and vivid colors that more or less matches the film itself.

Also tucked inside is a a square bound, double-sided book with glossy pages; the "Storybook" side is seen in photo #4, while the "Art" side re-purposes another poster of the film).

• Double-Sided Book - This 36-page book, sized about a quarter-inch smaller on all sides than the Blu-ray package, is divided neatly in half. The first 18 pages include an introductory letter from co-directors Phil Johnston and Rich Moore, as well as short 1-2 page pieces on key characters, locations, and items from the film. These overviews also include concept designs, finished art, and comments from key crew members including head of animation Renato do Anjos, production designer Corey Loftis, character art director Ami Thompson, and others. The second half, which flips over, is an abridged storybook that appears to be a reprint of a previously-issued text. The pages are thick and glossy with terrific artwork and easy-to-read text.

For a detailed breakdown of the on-disc content (all of which is identical to this release), please refer to the standard 4K edition review.

Ralph Breaks the Internet 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Although Ralph Breaks the Internet can't quite re-capture the magic, charm, and innovation of the original, it's still an enjoyable ride with beautiful CG characters and backgrounds. Disney's standard 4K Ultimate Collector's Edition easily offers the best A/V presentation currently available. Target's exclusive limited Digipak release, identical in on-disc content, is very colorful and nicely designed (and disc trays are always a plus), even if the double-sided book could've been more substantial and a few on-disc bonuses would've been a nice touch. Like their similar release of The Little Mermaid, this is a very nice package priced similarly to the standard 4K edition in-store and online...so if you haven't bought it yet, it's a fairly low-risk upgrade that's worth the few extra bucks.