Rating summary
| Movie |  | 5.0 |
| Video |  | 4.5 |
| Audio | | 5.0 |
| Extras |  | 3.0 |
| Overall |  | 4.0 |
Whiplash 4K Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Martin Liebman September 24, 2020
Sony and Best Buy have collaborated on a store exclusive UHD SteelBook release for Director Damien Chazelle's incredible 2014 film 'Whiplash.'
The
disc and digital content is identical to that found in the wide release. See the 'Special Features and Extras' section of the review below
for more on the SteelBook's look and feel.
For a full film review, please click
here; note that this link points to the 2015 Blu-ray.
Whiplash 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
For a full UHD video review, please click here.
Whiplash 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
For a full UHD audio review, please click here.
Whiplash 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
Sony's SteelBook is glossy and smooth; it will readily display handling fingerprints, particularly on the black background that covers much of the front
panel. The film's title appears in blood red top center, with the "I" and P" dripping down to reveal a pair of drumsticks. Actor names Miles Teller and J.K.
Simmons appear above in white. The drumsticks are positioned above a top-down view of a white drum with blood splattered all over the middle. The
rear
panel is a deep red color. All that's on it is a drumstick extending right to left a bit below center. Andrew is standing on the edge, perhaps contemplating
his future as a drummer and fate as a human being as he suffers under Fletcher's overbearing tutelage. The spine is a black color with the film's title
center in red reflective lettering. A white Sony logo has been placed at the bottom.
Inside, the digital copy code is tucked underneath the left-hand-side tabs. The two discs, one UHD and one Blu-ray, are situated on the right in
staggered-stacked formation. The inner print is a two-panel spread that features a simple metallic red scheme; there is no imagery of any kind.
For full coverage of the on-disc supplemental content, please click here; note that this link points to the 2015 Blu-ray. The UHD disc is
featureless.
Whiplash 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
Whiplash's SteelBook is practically perfect. It's subtle but captures the film's essence quite well. The lack of an interior print is disappointing
but the outside is great, as is the UHD presentation. Very highly recommended.
