5.6 | / 10 |
Users | 4.4 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
An ancient princess entombed deep beneath the desert whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day and with it comes a legacy of terror.
Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Annabelle Wallis, Sofia Boutella, Jake JohnsonAction | 100% |
Adventure | 74% |
Fantasy | 50% |
Horror | 5% |
Video codec: HEVC / H.265
Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: Dolby Atmos
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Spanish: DTS 5.1
French (Canada): DTS 5.1
English SDH, French, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
UV digital copy
4K Ultra HD
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 2.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Universal may not have a piece of the Superhero pie, but the studio is sitting on something of a goldmine of classic monsters that, in today's movie marketplace, are just screaming to get the cutting-edge VFX treatment. The studio is hoping to translate all of those properties into new, revitalized ventures as part of what it is calling the "Dark Universe," which sounds like Marvel meets Stephen King. And with that vast roster and ripe opportunity for franchise interconnection, and without resorting to, Heaven forbid, venturing out and making something entirely new, it seems like the studio's best bet to get in on the action that's propelling Disney and Warner Brothers to box office riches. First out of the gate in the DU is The Mummy, a re-imagining that's slick, fast, and stars Tom Cruise, usually a recipe for success. Unfortunately, the movie never quite nails it, flailing about and grasping at anything to give the movie an edge it never finds. Plodding, dull, repetitive, overly complex, and playing as if it was made by reading a guidebook rather than with human spark and creativity, the film offers passable popcorn entertainment but doesn't set a positive pace for Universal's new push into the expansive franchise cinema world.
The included screenshots are sourced from a 1080p Blu-ray disc. Watch for 4K screenshots at a later date.
Though not listed on the film's IMDB tech spec page, The Mummy was finished at 2K as confirmed
by Universal to Blu-ray.com. It was also shot on film, though as an effects-heavy production the lower resolution digital intermediate comes as no
surprise. Regardless of the numbers, the movie looks wonderful on the UHD format. The 2160p/HDR-enhanced presentation offers a tangible increase
in sharpness and detail even over the exceptional Blu-ray. Pores, clothing (including worn and ruined mummification bandages
and complex military gear) offer precision, practically tactile definition. Image clarity is outstanding and grain retention is continuous but very, very
fine. Colors are healthy and vibrant, though much of the film takes place in lower-light and dull gray/blue locations where opportunity for shades to
shine is a bit more limited than even the sun-drenched earthen-heavy Iraqi exteriors from early in the film. Still, saturation is pleasing and
complimentary, never feeling excessive through certainly deeper and more robust than what the Blu-ray can offer. Black levels are less dynamic and
accurate here, favoring a bit more paleness over the more fully enveloping Blu-ray. Skin tones are fine within any given scene's lighting and context.
It's certainly not a dramatic step forward over the Blu-ray, which is of reference quality through-and-through, but this is a rock-solid UHD presentation
in its own right.
The Mummy features a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. It's impressively capable, unsurprising given that it's in support of a brand-new big-budget Action movie. The track makes regular use of every channel at its disposal, though overheads are frequently more complimentary in nature than they are discrete participants. The track is continuously immersive and precise. Music flows with practically unmatched detail, distinct separation, balanced surround support, and authentic low end depth. The track is capable of delivering the finest instrumental nuance or the most aggressive, hard-hitting elements with exacting placement and detail. Action scenes are just as robust. Gunshots ring out all over, chaotic sandstorms, shattering glass, explosions, crashing planes, and other intensive qualities offer extensive width and depth and top-line clarity. A vehicle rollover halfway through the film is a sonic reference highlight; crashes and crunches and the sense of movement through, and above, the stage, are obvious. If there's a minor fault, one could argue that gunfire isn't quite as punchy as perhaps it should be. Otherwise, action scenes are going to make even veteran audiophiles giddy. Dialogue is clear and effortlessly detailed, naturally positioned and well prioritized. Impressive reverberation, which includes gentle top-end support, arrives as-needed.
Universal's UHD release of The Mummy contains no unique supplemental content. It does carry over the commentary track from the Blu-ray.
All extras can be found on that Blu-ray, which is included in this package. A UV/iTunes digital copy is also included with purchase.
The Mummy falls into that dreaded "see the trailer, see the movie" category. Sure there are some surprises and the film sets in motion some elements and introduces some characters who will play a pivotal part in Universal's plans for its Dark Universe, but as a standalone film it's rather dull, trite, poorly paced, and lacking identity. It's a serviceable escapist watch but plays like any other big, generic, effects-laden contemporary film. Universal's UHD is excellent. A high-end 2160p/HDR transfer, excellent Atmos audio, and a nice allotment of extra content on the Blu-ray make this a must-buy for fans of the film.
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