5.6 | / 10 |
Users | 3.5 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
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: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
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 (1 BD, 1 DVD)
UV digital copy
DVD copy
BD-Live
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 2.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
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.
2017's The Mummy may be a new take on the classic franchise, but it's something of a throwback, a movie (mostly) shot on film in the digital age. And the results are gorgeous. Universal's 1080p transfer delivers a richly textured and gorgeously filmic image. Light grain is a constant, pleasing companion, accentuating textural brilliance and delivering one of the most satisfying Blu-ray watches of the year. Detailing is phenomenal. Basic skin and fabrics -- both of which are unusually complex and intimate -- earthy terrain and stone in Iraq, rough-edged elements in a tomb, or anything the movie has to offer audiences, really, are all defined by unmatched clarity and definition. Every shot is clean and precise. Colors are robust and healthy. Much of the film deals in drab grays and blues or brighter earthy shades, but fireballs, for example, pop with punchy oranges and reds. Black levels are wonderful, inky and consistent and never swallowing any detail meant to be seen. Flesh tones are fine, a little warm here and there but generally just reflective of lighting and environments. Not a speckle of print wear or any noticeable compression artifacts are evident. This is Blu-ray at its best.
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.
The Mummy contains several bonuses, including deleted and extended scenes, a number of featurettes, and an audio commentary track. A
DVD copy of the film and a UV/iTunes digital copy code are 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 Blu-ray is at least a winner. Picture quality is stellar, audio is right here with it, and the supplemental package is fine. Worth a look.
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