The Dark Knight Trilogy [Batman] [4K Ultra-HD] [2012] [Blu-ray] [2017]

Product Information

In looking at The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, I found the IMAX sequences to be breathtaking. We are watching all of the Batman films and are about to get to the Nolan ones, so I am considering picking up the 4k discs. The Dark Knight Rises: It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. And that doesn’t even mention the multiple other characters that weave through the story, like Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Nestor Carbonell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Aaron Eckart. It's not bad, by any means -- in fact, it gives me hope of how terrific Lawrence of Arabia or The Hateful Eight could look in 4K -- but this footage is just not as jaw-dropping when intercut with a higher resolution source material.

The Dark Knight Ultra HD Blu-ray Review | AVForums

Either way, black levels don’t look as sharp as I would have liked in a 4K upgrade and as a whole, the transfer isn’t very consistent. I don't like to double-dip but I like the first two movies in the series a lot so I think that your review has given me the excuse that I need!For example you’d expect a much higher quality product from a brand known for providing excellent quality than you would from an unknown or even a budget brand. If so that is kind of a disappointment because all three of these movies would have been amazing with an immersive sound track.

The Dark Knight Trilogy [Batman] (4K Ultra HD) (2012)

These are aggressive mixes that utilizes the subwoofer to accentuate its already extended dynamic range. The UHD Blu-ray was reviewed on a Samsung UE55KS8000 Ultra HD TV and a Samsung UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The triumvirate proves effective, but soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker (Heath Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces Batman closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. Nolan's latest blockbuster was shot mostly on IMAX 15/70 film -- with the remaining, mostly-dialog scenes photographed in widescreen 70mm (65mm negative) -- and boy does this quality make difference. Third, Nolan manages to walk the style line between Marvel and DC, even before they existed as such.However, he soon finds himself prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker. You can definitely see all the fine lines and wear on Bale’s face, the texture in fabrics, the construction of his vehicles, and both the grit and polish of Gotham. The application of high dynamic range was simply spot on, delivering the goods in scenes like the chase sequence that featured the “capturing” of the Joker, the blowing up of the hospital or the tower incursion in the finale of The Dark Knight, or the opening airplane sequence, nighttime Gotham City flyover featuring The Bat, the crowded football stadium, or rising from the pit. As one of the year’s most anticipated Ultra HD Blu-ray releases I am pleased to report that the wait was well worth it.

Dark Knight Trilogy [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] The Dark Knight Trilogy [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray]

Explosions, gun shots, and vehicle crashes—of which there are plenty across the three films—also have plenty of authority and weight, with your subwoofers definitely energizing the room to tactile levels. As I sat and watched each of these films back to back, I was once again reminded of just how good they are, not only individually, but, as a complete narrative, rich in character context, terrific production elements, and the type of action that is just so much fun to watch. With much of the action taking place at night or in dark interiors, HDR provides a foundation of deep, solid blacks with which to pop bright highlights, resulting in images that are far more realistic.

Effects are impressive not just in terms of punch but also precision, with booming gunshots offering some measure of directionality, and roaring engines, chaotic crowds, and explosive hospitals all delivered with refined weight. Skin tones are far more consistent than Batman Begins and far less bronzed than Inception, and overall The Dark Knight's Ultra HD Blu-ray release gets things just right which, in terms of a previously flawed Blu-ray release, is exactly what you want. The trilogy consists of Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012), directed by Christopher Nolan.