Midway

Despite the 2K limitations, the image is rich and vibrant

The Atmos track is dynamite

Top marks for Lionsgate for including the extras on the UHD, shame about their actual quality

It's hard not to be moved by the sheer spectacle of it all

Although not entirely free from the Emmerich schmaltz, this retelling of the battle for Midway has its heart in the right place

Note: Midway is presented in 4K UHD courtesy of Lionsgate Films with a 2160p transfer in 2.39:1. As I mentioned in the video section of our Midway Blu-ray review, more than one camera may have been utilized,...

This has been an awesome last few weeks for those of us with Dolby Atmos setups in our home theaters, and that's once again the case with the release of Midway. Much as with the recently reviewed Ford...

Lionsgate has commendably included the same package of supplements on both the 1080p and 2160p discs: Audio Commentary by Roland Emmerich Getting it Right: The Making of Midway (1080p; 14:16) is an okay...

There's an old adage that states that if at first you don't succeed, try, try again. In 1976, Universal sought to capitalize on its latest marketing gimmick, Sensurround, one which had made Earthquake...

I don't know, maybe people should just stop trying to make movies about the Battle of Midway. As the son of one of the "greatest generation" (albeit an Army guy), I've always had a fondness for World War...

Midway dive bombs into a 2160p 4K Ultra-HD transfer in Dolby Vision that is a noticeable upgrade from its 1080p Blu-ray version. The rich color palette and vivid detail are a delight to watch here.Right...

Midway is in fact a demo-worthy Dolby Atmos audio track that provides the best action listening experience for those with Atmos setups. It's one of the more fun and thrilling audio listening experiences...

There are about 68 minutes worth of bonus features located here, including discussions about the real-life people and events of the movie, an audio commentary, and a sweet talk with two veterans.Audio...

The infamous director Roland Emmerich once told a story about a giant alien invasion and war on modern-day Earth led by Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum in Independence Day. That film catapulted the filmmaker...

Midway gets in the way of itself by leaning all the way over on being historically factual more than telling a cinematic story with good character development and thrilling action sequences. There is a...

Primary colors like blue and red are pleasingly rich while whites appear bright, punchy and occasionally a bit lacking in the finest gradations. The added dimension in the grays, blacks, and shadows gives...

The use of audio objects placed above and at ear level is a mix of atmospherics, discrete effects and music. This is done to excellent effect and creates a tangible level of immersion that coincides with...

Disc 1: Midway Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc 2: Midway Blu-ray • Audio Commentary by Roland Emmerich • “Getting It Right: The Making of Midway” Featurette • “The Men of Midway” Featurette • “Roland Emmerich: Man...

Midway centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the...

It comes to Blu-ray from Lionsgate Home Entertainment in this Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack featuring excellent overall video quality, killer lossless surround sound (including a terrific Dolby Atmos mix)...