4K Ultra HD – Edition FR – Disney – 134 min – 29 October 2021
Video format
• Intermediate Master: 2K
• Standard HDR: HDR10
• Ratio: 1.85
Soundtrack
• English Dolby Atmos
• English Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Subtitles
• English
• French
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WORK – The devil dress in Prada
London, 70s, in the middle of punk rock. Swindler full of talent, Estella is determined to make a name in the fashion world. She became friends with two young vaurians who appreciated her arrogant skills and led with them a criminal existence in the streets of London. One day, her creations were noticed by Baron von Hellman, a great fashion figure, terribly chic and horribly snob. But their relationship will trigger a series of revelations that will lead Estella to let herself be invaded by her dark part, to the point of giving birth to the merciless Cruella, a brilliant young woman thirsty for fashion and revenge...
In great shape under the traits of Emma Stone, Cruella returns to a prequel in live action resolutely punk and ultra-fashion where the confrontation between two fashion queens, anchored in wickedness and competing with each vilene, ensures the show not without vamp attacks. Electrifying and devilishly led, this original story does not lack panache!
IMAGE – A hell look
Clearly superior to its HD counterpart, this HDR10 UHD transfer is simply exceptional!
The increase of the definition is revealed on the faces (pores of the skin, hair, make-up), period decorations and of course costumes (sewings, fabrics). The increased richness of the colour palette emerges on the primary (blue and red shades are more vigorous) but not than; It is only necessary to observe the vegetation and the golden fabrics to ensure it. The wide shade of contrasts is evident when Cruella's black and white hair and outfits are on screen (or even Dalmatians); The white balance is incredible and the level of blacks of great precision... A bounty during the weakly lit sequences (see the night-lighted chase), especially that the light sources, much more luxurious, enjoy brighter reflections (the bitumen illuminated by the headlights) and multiplied intensity (the flames in the loft).
SON – From « recycling » that decouples
Ode to the English punk-rock movement (the BO is a killing), this soundtrack delivered in Dolby Atmos (VO) impresses long-lastingly and sets the fire regularly!
Once is not « sewing », runway point « Dolby Atmouse » Here but a mix filled with energy with harmonious sound design. Dynamics are fierce, realistic spatialization, robust effects, enveloping atmospheres (the presence in the audience's surrounds during parties or parades), musical score worthy of a concert (but what a presence!), the lively high-level scene without excess (rain, discussions emanating from the floor, a fire, etc.), deep basses and ever-crystalline dialogues.
Neither also rich in detail nor also sustained in low frequencies, the VF n
CONCLUSION – But why is she so mean?
The demonic Cruella, disgusted, rebellious and gifted, signs a remarkable entry into the front of the fashion scene by tracing her way in a 4K Ultra HD, unquestionably the best of the studio with big ears, haute couture!
Artistic note
7.5
Video quality
10
Audio quality
9.5
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Disney would have reviewed his audio copy, so much the better!
Good reaction as usual!
At least with this edition yes... But before shouting victory, will have to check with Black Widow and Jungle Cruise.