DREDD 4K ULTRA HD / Import / Includes Blu ray

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In the meantime, having picked up the hit-and-miss 2D/3D UK Blu-ray, and possibly adopted the superior French Blu-ray, and maybe even stumped up for one of many excellent Steelbook variations, fans will find it hard not to pick up the excellent Ultra HD Blu-ray incarnation, which makes stunning use of HDR and WCG to bring the previously 3D-tailored sequences to life as has never before been accomplished in 2D. We never learn anything about Dredd's childhood, what he does in his time off, or indeed what he feels at all. It can all be heard clearly and distinctly, providing a very immersive experience, as if you were there yourself. Karl Urban plays Dredd with deadpan emotions and steely determination to bring the perps to justice. channel Dolby Atmos setup – The Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Dredd boasts a brand new Dolby Atmos mix that adds an entirely new dimension to the film's soundscape thanks to the use of object-based audio.

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It was a problematic release on Blu-ray, both in the UK and US, with its single disc sporting a 2D/3D option that left the former often regarded as washed-out, prone to defects and flat and uninspiring. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used except with the prior written permission of The Digital Bits, Inc. For those who have hitherto been limited by their UK or US 2D/3D Blu-ray disc, the Ultra HD Blu-ray is a staggering step-up, not only improving on detail and textures, but also balancing out contrast issues, refining black levels and popping with vibrant colours. Karl Urban (he of Star Trek and The Lord of the Rings fame) dons the iconic helmet and armor here and – flat-out, hands down – it’s a perfect fit.

Urban spares us the melodrama that Stallone stuck us with, and the result is a wholly accurate portrayal of an iconic character. Welcome to Peach Trees (SD, 1 min) – Another very quick look at the design and dressing of the Peach Trees building. The film was shot in South Africa, with Cape Town and Johannesburg standing in for the east coast of the United States in a post-apocalyptic Mega-City.

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The previous Blu-ray release certainly had some problems in the video department, but it looks like this 4K UHD release is a big upgrade for fans of the film, visually speaking. Based on the British comic book series Judge Dredd, which first appeared in the pages of 2000 AD in 1977, Pete Travis’ Dredd brings the property to the big screen for a second go-round, but this time fully rebooted and actually quite good (no insult to Sylvester Stallone intended). When Dredd is riding his motorbike, you'll be able to see the dust, dirt, and grime on his bike with ease.With the body count climbing and no way out, Dredd and Anderson must confront the odds and engage in the relentless battle for their survival.

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In fact, many of the brightest names in American comics started writing in other countries, especially Britain, which has a distinct comic book industry that in many ways takes more chances than Marvel, DC, Image, or Dark Horse. For many, Karl Urban's Dredd is the walking, talking personification of the character, accompanied by a equally well-chosen Olivia Thirlby as psychic rookie Judge Anderson, and facing off against Lena Headey's vicious crimelord 'Ma Ma'. This 4K UHD is a good upgrade in the video department for sure, and all the previous extras have been included too, but it's the KILLER Dolby Atmos track that makes this the best version of the movie to own. Thirlby is very solid, providing us with the sole character arc in the film, as she goes from scared trainee to battle-hardened Judge. There are wink and you'll miss 'em nods to the comic series, such as the appearance of Judges Volt and Guthrie, Judges Hershey's and Griffen's names on a computer terminal, Chopper's smiley face and "Kenny Who?The film follows a day in the life of a Judge of Mega-City One, as Dredd assesses the telepathic Judge candidate Anderson (Olivia Thirlby). Even more surprising, the comic takes place in real time, meaning that one year of our lives is one year in the world of Judge Dredd. channel setup – Dialogue, despite being arguably the least important element in the soundscape, gets clearly and coherent dissemination across the frontal array - even Dredd's gruff intonation. Locking down the megablock, Dredd and Anderson have nowhere to go but up to find Ma-Ma in the penthouse…and judge her. When they capture one of the clan’s inner circle, Ma-Ma overtakes the compound’s control centre and wages a dirty, vicious war against the Judges that proves she will stop at nothing to protect her empire.

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The score is a relentless, percussive animal which rumbles beneath you and thunders around, drumming you into submission, sweeping you up with exquisite use of the soundstage, whilst seldom letting go of the LFE reins.

For a release as popular as this (which means for some fans, owning potentially two different Blu-ray copies already even before picking up this Ultra HD Blu-ray), and certainly as fan-revered, it might have been nice to have a few new inclusions here. I really would have liked to see more of this, especially as it looks like they managed to make the Lawgiver a working gun. For 4K, Lionsgate has upgraded that to object-based English Dolby Atmos and it’s one of the most active and dynamic mixes I’ve heard in a very long time.