4K Ultra HD – US Edition – Shout Factory – 103 min – 28 February 2023
Video format
• Intermediate Master: 4K
• Standard HDR:Dolby Vision
• Ratio: 2.39
Soundtrack
• EnglishDTS-HD MA 5.1
• English DTS-HD MA 2.0
Subtitles
• English
It is brought to the attention of our dear readers as well as theviewing equipmentspecified and used by each tester of the MaG team, the rendering may differ from one installation to another, whether or not it is calibrated, as well as personal preferences and expectations may influence the rating. Moreover, the images in the article are not representative of the edition tested.
WORK – Bowen and the last dragon
In 934, Queen Aislinn asked for the intervention of a venerable and powerful dragon to save the life of her son Einon, who had fallen into an ambush. The dragon then offers half his heart to the prince. When Einon ascended to the throne, he proved to be a tyrant. His tutor, Knight Bowen, is convinced that the heart of the dragon poisoned his disciple. He leaves the court and swears to exterminate this cursed race.
Of course Manichean (the prious knight, the felon king) and predictable, this epic family fantasy having given birth to the first main character entirely generated in CGI (by the king of visual effectsPhil Tippett) is a buddy movie in medieval times. The mix of action and humor works, the friendly nice people face in the good mood of villains, the adventure is well rhythmic and the charm of the SFX continues. In short, a benevolent heroic fable for both young and old.
IMAGE – To the stars...
After the Universal Blu-ray (2012) covered with DNR and that of German publisher Turbine (2022) who used the same master by adding cosmetic trimmings like fake grain (!),Dragon Heartfinally regains its superb d
The cleaning has eliminated 95% of the defects that were visible until then (still a few occasional bench dots), the silver texture that is present throughout the entire life, the details are displayed in their entirety with a completely different finesse (faces, costumes, decorations) and the additional depth of field granted by resolution 2160p seizes during wide planes.
On the HDR and WCG side, the colorimetric palette chammers its greens and yellows while purifying the carnation (the skins are less red), the contrast rate is more bold with the affirmed blacks (the cave) and raised whites (the clouds), and the light sources gain in authenticity (the brightness of the day, the bright heat of the flames).
SON – A dragon is convenient 🎶
If the Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D 11.1 soundtracks exclusive to the « special edition » Turbine is not travel, the DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack is still very effective.
The dynamics fly away as soon as the need arises (Draco springing from behind the cascade), the dialogues are clear (Sean Connerythe dragon's voice), the spatialisation is controlled (the scrolling of trees when Bowen is dragged by Draco), the effects and other atmospheres are not lacking (both in front and behind), the majestic score ofRandy Edelmanis enveloping and bass roar from the title screen.
In order for this mix to have the possibility to rise (the aerial movements of Draco, the local wildlife), it is strongly recommended to activate a virtualization DSP.
CONCLUSION – Legendary?
In the fief d'un coeur en partage, while an unwavering friendship resists oppression, a noble 4K Ultra HD (A/V chivalry) offers its services to defeat tyranny!
Artistic note
7
Video quality
8.5
Audio quality
8.5
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