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World War Z 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Score: 77

from 4 reviewers

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World War Z's 4K UHD release delivers enhanced visuals and a robust DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack, but is limited by excluding the preferred Unrated Cut.

World War Z 4K UHD Blu-ray Front Cover

Disc Release Date

2K Upscale

HDR10

Dolby Vision

DTS-HD MA

Video: 86

The "World War Z" 4K UHD Blu-ray showcases a noticeable upgrade over previous releases, highlighted by Dolby Vision HDR, which significantly enhances black levels, shadow detail, and overall color palette. Despite its 2K digital intermediate origins, the disc offers improved sharpness and clarity, making it a meaningful upgrade from the Blu-ray, though it doesn't reach reference quality due to inherent film elements.

Audio: 90

The 4K UHD Blu-ray of 'World War Z' retains the original DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround mix, effectively creating an immersive three-dimensional soundscape crucial for its horror-action genre, with dynamic range and precise imaging, despite some wishing for a Dolby Atmos upgrade.

Extra: 46

The World War Z 4K UHD release offers no new extras; the bundled Blu-ray, identical to the 2013 version, includes a modest range of legacy features, with the notable but plot-rehashing 'WWZ: Production' mini-doc (36:18), accompanied by shorts such as 'Origins' (HD 8:21) and 'Looking to Science' (HD 7:28).

Movie: 63

World War Z's 4K UHD release boasts a new remastered 4K DI for the PG-13 cut, enhancing sharpness and black levels with Dolby Vision, yet retains aesthetic quirks from the original Blu-ray. Though not a perfect adaptation of Max Brooks' novel, it remains an action-packed ride, occasionally marred by sluggish pacing.

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