7.5 | / 10 |
Users | 4.3 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
A very British drug lord tries to sell off his highly profitable empire to a dynasty of Oklahoma billionaires.
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Lyne ReneeCrime | 100% |
Action | 80% |
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)
English SDH, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
Digital copy
4K Ultra HD
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (locked)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 1.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
The Gentlemen may not reach the same plane of existence in which films like Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels exist, but it's also a wonderfully crafted it not narratively trite but authentically "Guy Ritchie" experience, returning to the roots that bore more unrelated commercialized fruits like Aladdin, Sherlock Holmes, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. With The Gentlemen, Ritchie essentially folds together the best of both worlds, crafting a film true to his strengths and the films that made him famous but he does it on a larger scale to highly impressive technical result. It's a strong outing that hopefully portends more early Ritchie rather than contemporary Ritchie with future projects.
Universal brings The Gentlemen to UHD with a top quality 2160p/HDR presentation. The HDR color palette produces an image of darker,
deeper tones but with more accurate nuance and captivating clarity. Clothes are one of the top highlights; Fletcher's jacket, even in low light, boasts
immaculate color reproduction that gives it an added oomph while still allowing audiences to explore tonal intricacies in every leathery ridge. The low
light dinner moments later at the 11-minute mark is something else. The plush upholstery enjoys critical color clarity against the warm candlelight and
the intensely deep blacks behind and on tuxedos and pricey dresses. Several sports cars seen in one key location leap off the screen with highly
impressive color saturation. White balance finds a new level of clarity and expression while everything from natural greens to gray concrete push into
another gear. Flesh tones are immaculate, too.
The added resolution brings more sharpness and clarity to the image, allowing skin to breathe, clothes to dominate, and environments to shine. While
there's not an explosive growth in textural output compared to the 1080p Blu-ray, the UHD does promote great definition across the board, refining
the image well beyond 1080p limitations. The film begs to be seen on a large screen and the UHD only amplifies that demand. Still, it's perfectly
excellent even at more commonplace home viewing sizes. The overall crispness and finely honed definition are appreciable even in the 65" screen
range. Better, noise management is greatly improved on the UHD compared to the Blu-ray; it's borderline distracting, at times, at 1080p, but the UHD
offers a less intrusive, more finessed presentation. This is a fine effort overall. Fans will be pleased.
The Gentlemen's Dolby Atmos soundtrack is a treat. Music is a critical cog in the film's cadence and Universal's track delivers it beautifully with full clarity to instrumental elements and lyrics alike. Width impresses, depth is steady and complimentary, and some overhead components fold in for a fuller feel. There are some enjoyable discrete overhead effects, such as a passing vehicle in chapter 11, but it's the more dynamic moments -- a severe car accident and the concussive depth to follow in chapter 15, for example -- that make the biggest impact. Gunfire hits plenty hard, and while there's not a steady stream of it, the odd shot does make a big impact. Environmental fill satisfies requirements and listeners will always feel a part of the locations, even if the support is minor. Dialogue is steady in clarity, position, and prioritization.
The Gentlemen contains several brief and disappointingly vacuous extras. 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.
The Gentlemen is classic, dynamic Ritche for its storytelling chops, though certainly the story proper doesn't offer a ton to chew on. The narrative tentacles stretch through a broad and diverse character roster and a number of complex moving parts. The film demands multiple viewings to fully appreciate and Ritchie ensures it holds up to several watches in close succession. Performances and the film's technical merits are the true highlights, though, and both of those components are above reproach. Universal's UHD delivers excellent 2160p/HDR video and Atmos audio. A smattering of throwaway extras are also included. Recommended.
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