7.6 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan follows an up-and-coming CIA analyst thrust into a dangerous field assignment for the first time. The series follows Ryan as he uncovers a pattern in terrorist communication that launches him into the center of a dangerous gambit with a new breed of terrorism that threatens destruction on a global scale.
Starring: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly (V), Abbie Cornish, Betty GabrielThriller | Insignificant |
Drama | Insignificant |
Action | Insignificant |
Video codec: HEVC / H.265
Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
Aspect ratio: 2.10:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.00:1
English: Dolby Atmos
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English, English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
4K Ultra HD
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 0.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 1.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Jack Ryan has been a formidable character on the page and on the screen, appearing in dozens of novels and several films of high regard in which the character was portrayed by no less than four actors. But with Amazon's Jack Ryan, the character, now played by John Krasinski, has really come into his own for a new generation in a way that the Chris Pine take never quite achieved. Here, with more breathing room (though still lacking far behind the depth of Clancy's original novels), the character flourishes in a modern setting but still exhibiting the same character traits and core sensibilities that have translated nicely from page to screen and into a new generation. Season three sees the story continue, this time along the course to a potentially global and devastating World War between superpowers.
The included screenshots are sourced from a 1080p Blu-ray disc.
Paramount releases Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Season Three to the UHD format with a 2160p/Dolby Vision UHD presentation. While the
companion and concurrently released Blu-ray looks fantastic, this UHD obviously kicks things up a notch. The question
is whether the upgrade is worth the modest premium price. The answer is absolutely "yes." The boosted resolution manages to bring out even more
definition to the already impressive Blu-ray textures: deeper facial lines and pores, more intricately defined facial hairs, superior clothing textures, and
sharper environmental elements. The picture offers boosted clarity and perhaps a more obvious digital sheen, but the picture is very clear and
wonderfully defined across the board. The Dolby Vision grading does boost color elegance and richness, offering superior vividness to bold primaries and
stabilizing every color with superior nuance and precision. The image is darker overall, which is very evident in lower light. Look at a scene inside the
Oval Office near the beginning of the season's penultimate episode. There's a fairly stark difference in the feel for lighting and mood between the UHD
and the Blu-ray, with the former much deeper and more absorbing, more foreboding, and the latter brighter, in some ways robbing the scene of just a
smidgen of its dramatic impact. Blacks are deeper overall on the UHD but never resort to crush. Whites are definitely crisper (see dress shirts for the
most readily evident example), and skin tones do take on a slightly darker complexion on the UHD. Noise management is slightly superior on the UHD,
too.
Paramount releases Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Season Three to UHD with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. The presentation is just about as good as
they come for range, dynamics, detail, and efficiency. The track takes every opportunity to seize the channels at its disposal for enormous usage,
whether considering music, action, or support effects. Score is prominent and big but also painstakingly clear. Spacing is full and the surrounds,
overheads, and subwoofers
are extensively utilized to add immersion and depth with seamless surround integration and perfect harmony with the main front channels. The
overheads are not overtly used with discrete musical effects, but the overall support and precision with which they bring about a fuller stage is certainly
one of the most impressive feats, and treats, this track has to offer. Music can range from subtle to deep and dramatic, and it holds absolute excellence
through the entire musical spectrum. Ambient effects are wonderfully integrated and lifelike for detail and placement alike. One of the best listening
examples comes in the season's final episode. Listen to a scene inside a holding cell at the 11-minute mark. The depth of the slamming doors in the
background, a constant low-end rumble, and other touches make for a wonderful example of the track's fullness and precision. This also extends to
other elements, like dialogue reverb of varying levels, outdoor elements, sound effects inside a Naval ship, or general location din. Everything is in
perfect balance. Action effects are superb, including helicopter rotors that slice through the stage or missile launches that rip through with
authentic
depth and full surround placement. Dialogue is always clear, centered, and well prioritized from beginning to end. This is easily a first-rate, five-star
experience in every way.
Note that the Blu-ray release includes additional language and subtitle options not available on UHD.
This Blu-ray release of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Season Three contains deleted scenes scattered throughout the two-disc set. No Blu-ray or
digital copies are included with purchase. The Blu-ray ships with a non-embossed slipcover, but it appears that there is no slipcover for the UHD.
Disc One:
It's hard to argue that Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Season Three isn't the best yet for the scale, scope intrigue, action, and timely relevance of its story. The other seasons have been rock solid, but this one takes everything up a notch. it's clear cast and crew are comfortable with the material but not resting on their laurels; this is a well-done show that really blossoms in season three. Paramount's two-disc UHD release is short on extras -- only a handful of deleted scenes are included -- but the video and audio presentations are fine. Recommended!
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