4K Ultra HD – Edition FR – Warner Bros. – 152 min (Theatrical Version) – 11 March 2020
Video format
• Intermediate Master: 4K
• HDR standard: HDR10+ and Dolby Vision
• Ratio: 1.85
Soundtrack
• English Dolby Atmos
• Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitles
• English
• French
It is brought to the attention of our dear readers as well as the viewing equipment specified 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 – The hotel of terror reopens its doors!
Still deeply marked by the trauma he experienced, child, at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance had to fight to try to find a semblance of serenity. But when he meets Abra, a courageous teenager with extrasensory gifts, he will have to face his fears and awaken the ghosts of the past to confront the tribe of the True Node...
Risky suite but how successful of Shining, this exciting adaptation of the book of the same name is a fantastic thriller perfectly controlled where is played a haunting counter-watch. And yes, the « Shining » shine again!
IMAGE – The corridors of fear
Deep plunged into the darkness, the beautiful photography « vintage » of the work (see colour calibration) is not suitable for demonstration.
Moreover, even if the contrasts become more consistent (blacks have been enriched), the vivacity of the lighting and the saturation of the colors are barely improved (a bit more shade) compared to the HD transfer. But rest assured, captured in 6.5k, the images are more chiseled here (without being too sharp).
SON – The vapors of the last breath
Atmospherical as desired, the Atmos soundtrack is ventilated with the utmost care. Rich in acoustic details (the height scene is filled with ambiences) and particularly intense (large climbs in power) when anguish and/or action enter the dance, she does not hesitate to use an out-of-field of the living.
The Dolby Digital 5.1 VF is neither natural nor immersive (dubbing integration).
CONCLUSION – When the devil invites, go with a long spoon
As royal as the Overlook Hotel, this edition Ultra HD Blu-ray reserves a « Further » Kubrickian prepared with the utmost care! Nevertheless, the room service could have added the Directors Cut differently than on the Blu-ray.
Artistic note
8
Video quality
8.5
Audio quality
10
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