Wonder Woman 1984 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.5
Video		4.0
Audio		5.0
Extras		4.0
Overall		4.5

Wonder Woman 1984 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

A wonderful superhero epic re-unites star Gal Gadot and filmmaker Patty Jenkins.

Wonder Woman returns for more action and adventure in the entertaining DC blockbuster Wonder Woman 1984. Starring Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig, Chris Pine, and Pedro Pascal, Wonder Woman 1984 features electrifying action sequences, outstanding adventure, and thrilling special effects in good measure. A must-see comic-book film.

Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) faces new challenges as she juggles her personal life with her super-hero duties as Wonder Woman. When a mysterious stone is delivered to co-worker Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig), the ancient artifact causes havoc when it begins to grant wishes – including the complicated wishes of businessman Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal). Any wish can come true.

Danger awaits the entire world when the wishes ultimately transform dreams in to nightmares: Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) returns (granting Diana's wishes of the heart), but takes over a different person's body. Barbara wishes to be powerful like Wonder Woman – but loses her compassion as she slowly becomes the nemesis, Cheetah. Can Wonder Woman set things right and reverse the wishes (while saving the world in the process)?

Gal Gadot shines in the role of Wonder Woman. Exploring the personal life of Diana as well as the super-hero duties of Wonder Woman, Gadot has even more opportunities to explore her character throughout the sequel. The performance is compelling and complex – Gadot delivers layers to the character while also being a bad-ass hero in the process.

Kristen Wiig is great, too – providing the filmmaking with a dynamic performance that showcases both her comedic and dramatic skills as an actress. Chris Pine is as affable as always and Pedro Pascal is compelling as Maxwell Lord. The cast was well rounded out and managed to bring a lot to the table.

A beautiful steelbook of Wonder Woman 1984 that is not to be missed.

The original score by Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar) is one of the most thrilling elements of Wonder Woman 1984. The music soars and provides the action scenes with compelling energy. The soundtrack might not highlight much in the way of 80s music (but the score keeps the filmmaking exciting).

The production of Wonder Woman 1984 has a number of compelling elements. The production design by Aline Bonetto (Wonder Woman, A Very Long Engagement) is exhilarating and just as expansive as one would expect to find in a big-budget blockbuster. The costumes by Lindy Hemming (Wonder Woman, The Dark Knight) are stunning – especially the sophisticated attire of Diana.

The cinematography by Matthew Jensen (Wonder Woman, Game of Thrones) never fails to impress. The filmmaking is full of thrilling sequences. One such sequence (in which Diana and Steve stargaze at fireworks) is pure magic. An outstanding effort by Jensen.

If there is any criticism to give Wonder Woman 1984, it is the occasionally spotty special effects. Though most of the special effects are spectacular (including a scene in which Wonder Woman is soaring through the skies) a few scenes are problematic – such as the epic battle between Wonder Woman and Cheetah (in which the effects sometimes seem rushed). A minor nitpick but still worth noting given the myriad of delays the film went through during COVID-19.

Directed by Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman, Monster), Wonder Woman 1984 hits all the right notes as a comic-book blockbuster. The action scenes are thrilling. The dramatic moments are emotionally rewarding. The storytelling is nuanced and entertaining – with the script by Jenkins, penned alongside co-screenwriters Geoff Johns (Stargirl) and Dave Callaham (Zombieland: Double Tap), full of vitality. Clocking in at over two and a half hours long, Wonder Woman 1984 is an exhilarating experience that audiences won't want to miss.

For an alternate opinion on Wonder Woman 1984, please refer to the review by my colleague Randy Miller III.

Wonder Woman 1984 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Arriving on 4K UHD in 2160p, Wonder Woman 1984 is presented in the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.39:1 widescreen (and featuring IMAX scope ratio scenes in 1.90:1 widescreen). The release has a stunning, reference-quality transfer. For additional information regarding the 4K UHD presentation, please refer to the review by my colleague Randy Miller III.

Wonder Woman 1984 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The audio on the 4K UHD release is presented in Dolby Atmos. The lossless audio presentation is reference-quality and it is sure to impress enthusiasts. For additional information regarding the high-resolution audio track, please refer to the review by my colleague Randy Miller III.

Wonder Woman 1984 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

The 4K collectors edition steelbook of Wonder Woman 1984 is a beautiful release for an action-packed, heartfelt, and entertaining comic-book gem of a film. The release has an impressive print quality and is superior to many standard-print matte steelbooks being released today. The quality of the release is exemplary for a standard (non-premium) steelbook and fans will be thrilled to own such a wonderful collectible for WW84. The front art-work features a triumphant pose of Wonder Woman. The back art-work showcases the terrific Wonder Woman logo surrounded by swirls of color: the art-work on the steelbook edition is certainly superior to the standard release of the feature-film.

On disc supplements remain the same as the standard edition. For additional information regarding the on-disc supplements, please refer to the review below:

Wonder Woman 1984 4K Blu-ray Review

Wonder Woman 1984 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Wonder Woman 1984 is an entertaining blast of action-packed adventure. Full of charm and whimsy, Wonder Woman 1984 was the perfect antidote to 2020. The film soars with non-stop excitement and Gal Gadot is perfection as Wonder Woman. The 4K UHD features a strong presentation of the film and Wonder Woman fans will be pleased to own the release in a collectible steelbook. Highly recommended.