Deadpool & Wolverine 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
Score: 90
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Deadpool & Wolverine is a fabulously meta, tongue-in-cheek addition to the franchise with first-rate Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, filled with hilarious fan service and creative action.
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True 4K
HDR10
Dolby Vision
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Video: 96
Deadpool & Wolverine's 4K UHD release excels with a native 4K transfer and Dolby Vision HDR, delivering an intricately detailed and vibrant visual experience; rich colors, perfect black levels, and exquisite CGI integration. This marks a triumphant departure from Disney's previous 4K offerings.
Audio: 99
The Dolby Atmos track on the 4K UHD Blu-ray of 'Deadpool & Wolverine' is outstanding, delivering an immersive and dynamic audio experience with exceptional vocal clarity, robust surround engagement, punchy low-frequency effects, and seamless height integration, elevating the action-packed film to a demo-worthy audio presentation.
Extra: 66
The 4K UHD release of 'Deadpool & Wolverine' packs engaging extras like a dynamic commentary from Reynolds and Levy, intricate homage to the late Ray Chan's production design, and a vibrant showcase of the iconic Wolverine against the chaotic Deadpool universe, despite limited runtime on featurettes.
Movie: 81
Deadpool & Wolverine seamlessly blends relentless humor, abundant cameos, and thrilling action, making it a standout in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and superhero genre despite its chaotic plot. Ryan Reynolds’ dynamic comedy paired with Hugh Jackman's impactful Wolverine performance injects vitality into the MCU, ensuring this R-rated romp remains hilariously entertaining and undeniably meta.
Video: 96
The 4K UHD Blu-ray release of "Deadpool & Wolverine" presents dazzling video quality, leveraging a native 4K presentation that fully exploits its $200 million production budget. The use of Dolby Vision-enhanced HDR adds subtle yet significant improvements to the viewing experience, creating a near-flawless home theater spectacle. The film's 3840x2160/24p BT.2020 image in its theatrical 2.39:1 aspect ratio, encoded with HEVC (H.265), showcases a dynamic color palette with fine gradations and deep black levels. The meticulous transfer captures the intricate details of costumes, particularly the textured stitches in Deadpool's suit and Wolverine's iconic claws, while maintaining exceptional clarity even in CGI-heavy scenes.
Color reproduction stands as a highlight, with primary colors like the red in Deadpool’s attire and the contrasting yellow and blue of Wolverine’s costume appearing robust and vibrant. This release demonstrates excellent use of Wide Color Gamut (WCG), with varying aesthetic choices enriching the cinematic experience. The film’s blend of practical and computer-generated effects is seamless, aided by Dolby Vision that deepens color gradients and enhances depth. Backgrounds remain richly detailed without any noticeable softening, affirming this transfer as a superior upgrade from previous 1080p releases.
Technical execution is paramount, evidenced by video bitrates reaching up to 73 Mbps on a BD66 disc. While the choice of the smaller disc format could be contentious, it does not detract from the presentation’s excellence, showcasing sharpness and detail that consistently impress. Shadow detail is well-executed with no signs of black crush, further complemented by natural flesh tones and energetic peak brightness. "Deadpool & Wolverine's" 4K UHD Blu-ray exemplifies a high-quality home release, offering a clean transfer with immersive detail that cinephiles will appreciate.
Audio: 99
The audio presentation for "Deadpool & Wolverine" on 4K UHD Blu-ray stands as a benchmark for immersive sound design, driven primarily by a Dolby Atmos track that promises, and delivers, an unforgettable auditory experience. Dialogue clarity is exceptional, ensuring that Ryan Reynolds' rapid-fire contributions are unmistakably rendered, while Wolverine's iconic "Snikt" resonates vividly throughout the soundstage. The track excels in both action-packed segments and quieter moments, provided by seamless integration of height channels and robust surround engagement that enhance the viewer's presence within the film's dynamic environments.
Acoustic dynamics are leveraged to their fullest extension, with every explosion, punch, and auditory beat propelling viewers into a state of high-octane immersion. Bass performance is notably powerful, consistently enriching the low-frequency content during pivotal action sequences without overshadowing the layering of intricate sound effects. Surround speakers channel directional cues with precision, creating a vast and involving soundscape that envelopes audiences, effectively transforming any room into the battlegrounds occupied by Deadpool and Wolverine.
Incorporating a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 mix on its standard Blu-ray variant, while impressive, spectators acknowledge that the Atmos configuration amplifies the intricacies of Deadpool & Wolverine's chaotic world. Scores and musical elements infuse personality with impactful dynamism, particularly highlighted during needle drops like Madonna's "Like a Prayer," which amplify the comedic and dramatic tonality of the film. Ultimately, this audio composition offers an enthralling and consummate encounter that aligns harmoniously with its visual presentation, preserving the balance necessary for distinct understanding whilst escalating tension across diverse scenarios. Optional subtitles in English, French, and Spanish ensure accessibility for diverse audiences.
Extras: 66
The 4K UHD Blu-ray release of "Deadpool & Wolverine" offers an engaging selection of extras that delve into key aspects of the film, embodied in a professional and technically astute manner. The highlight is the Audio Commentary by director Shawn Levy and actor Ryan Reynolds, praised for its insightful discussions. Additionally, the "Finding Madonna: Making the Oner" featurette breaks down a pivotal action sequence, showcasing the filmmakers' creative feats. Though the extras are relatively brief at 45 minutes across the Blu-ray and UHD discs, they capture the essence of the film's unique appeal, merging iconic characters and magnificent practical designs, especially through the tribute to Ray Chan. The Gag Reel adds levity, while deleted scenes and Deadpool's Fun Sack offer humorous asides. Despite the concise runtime, these features provide a valuable glimpse behind the scenes for fans.
Extras included in this disc:
- Audio Commentary: Insightful track by Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds.
- Finding Madonna: Making the Oner: Breakdown of a significant fight scene.
- Practical Approach: Celebrating the Art of Ray Chan: Tribute to Ray Chan's production design.
- Loose Ends: The Legacy Heroes: Examination of cameos and character conclusions.
- Wolverine: Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine and legacy overview.
- Gag Reel: Entertaining collection of bloopers and outtakes.
- Deleted Scenes: Key scenes omitted from final cut.
- Deadpool's Fun Sack: PSA bits and promotional humor.
Movie: 81
"Deadpool & Wolverine" on 4K UHD Blu-Ray offers a relentless ride through Marvel’s chaotic multiverse, driven by Ryan Reynolds' sharp humor and Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine. The visual upgrades showcase the movie’s intricate CG battles with exceptional clarity, delivering a vibrant cinematic experience. Reynold's signature blend of meta-humor and fourth-wall-breaking antics are back, providing a self-referential narrative that both critiques and celebrates the current state of superhero cinema. The film's plot, though convoluted, serves as a background to an endless parade of cameos and R-rated humor, maintaining an irreverent yet engaging tone throughout.
Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine, with an unhinged Berserker Mode, injects a dramatic depth that contrasts perfectly with Deadpool’s flippancy, creating a dynamic duo with palpable on-screen chemistry. The overall aesthetic and sound design on this release create a premium viewing experience, supporting Reynolds' quip-laden performance and the film's frenetic pace with impressive audio and visual fidelity. The film cleverly utilizes characters from past Marvel franchises, delighting fans with surprise appearances that serve both nostalgia and comedic purpose.
As a meta-commentary on the superhero genre’s pitfalls, "Deadpool & Wolverine" delivers relentless action interspersed with smart humor that entertains those well-versed in Marvel lore. The storyline may be thin, but it’s delivered with such charm and energy that most viewers will find it easy to forgive. This 4K release not only enhances the vivid and often gory imagery that defines the Deadpool series but also ensures that the comedy and action can be appreciated in their full glory, making it a vital addition for fans and collectors alike.
Total: 90
Deadpool & Wolverine on 4K UHD Blu-ray embodies an exceptional convergence of technical and narrative prowess that will delight fans and casual viewers alike. The movie stays true to its roots, delivering an onslaught of hilarity through its meta-humor and unapologetic R-rated revelry, accentuated by Ryan Reynolds' quintessential quirkiness. While some might find its humor exhausting, others will appreciate the movie's audacious blend of nostalgic elements and lively action sequences that push the envelope. The technical specifications truly shine, with HDR10 and Dolby Vision amplifying the visual experience, and a Dolby Atmos track that envelops the audience in an auditory spectacle.
The release is made even more compelling with its thoughtfully selected supplements, presented in robust Limited Edition Steelbook packages, providing a worthy addition to any collection. Featuring Hugh Jackman in his iconic role alongside Reynolds, this film delivers a heartening reunion for fans. Despite criticisms regarding an overdose of meta-jokes and some overhyping, it carries a genuinely heartfelt undercurrent and a larger-than-life scale that succeeds in entertaining, while pushing the boundaries of what is expected from such a dynamic franchise.
Ultimately, Deadpool & Wolverine may not rescue the faltering MCU narrative, but it undoubtedly enriches the franchise with its alluring stories and characters. Visuals reach demo-worthy status, accompanied by superior audio fidelity, making it an indispensable acquisition for 4K enthusiasts and Deadpool aficionadas. For those who have relished the journey thus far in the Marvel universe, this release stands as a testament to fan-service done right and an undeniable must-own edition.
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Video: 100
Deadpool & Wolverine comes to UK 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray courtesy of "The Walt Disney Company" but also appears to have brought with it a measure of autonomy, enjoying the rare presence of not only a native...
Audio: 100
Berserker Dialogue remains firmly prioritised, largely given frontal dissemination across the movie, but even that can't keep up with Reynolds' motormouth, with the home format the best medium really for...
Extras: 80
Largely this comes down to taste, but many will likely find that the Wolverine-centric one is the real must-have here (Deadpool in profile, and the clumsy placement of his gun-hand make this a slightly...
Movie: 80
It's a long, noisy affair, which has plenty of its own epic CG battles to slap on the screen, but the shotgun approach to rat-a-tat humour continues to hit more than miss, and the inclusion of fan-favourite...
Total: 90
fabulous fan-service Disney's 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Deadpool & Wolverine is absolutely glorious, boasting demo video and audio (yes, we're talking Dolby Atmos AND Dolby Vision on a Disney disc)...
Blu-ray.com review by Jeffrey KauffmanRead review here
Video: 100
While expected vibrancy in things like repeated uses of red are typically very robust and impressive, there are some less expected changes, as in the opening scene with Deadpool attempting to disinter...
Audio: 100
Otherwise, though, this repeats the excellence of the 1080's DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 track in terms of consistent immersion, and clear engagement of the side and rear channels both for action sequences,...
Extras: 60
4K UHD Disc Audio Commentary by Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds 1080 Disc Finding Madonna: Making the Oner (HD; 6:23) looks at the technical challenges confronting the team for the calamitous finale featuring...
Movie: 80
That quandary actually takes a few minutes to be revealed, as in expected fashion, Deadpool & Wolverine opens with a veritable onslaught of "meta" material, with Deadpool (and/or Reynolds, not that it...
Total: 80
Part of the unceasing "meta" approach this film utilizes jokes about Disney offering a foul mouthed R rated production like this one, and there's kind of a slightly comical subtext for long time Disney...
Blu-ray Authority review by Matt BrightonRead review here
Video: 100
We’ve seen Jackman’s Wolverine age a quarter of a century since he first graced us in 2000’s X-Men, but the wrinkles, hair and iconic claws look as good as they ever have....
Audio: 100
Extras: 60
Finding Madonna: Making the Oner – Essentially a “Making of…” the final scene with the litany of other Deadpools and the like....
Movie: 0
There’s a plot in the film, make no doubt about it, but after a while I stopped trying to figure it out and just enjoyed the endless onslaught of cameos....
Total: 80
Let’s face it, this one checks all the boxes with picture perfect video and audio, a nice selection of supplements and, well, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman....
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Video: 80
A satisfying peak brightness enlivens the imagery, giving it energy as the black levels add depth....
Audio: 100
Surrounds engage regularly, tracking blood splatter into the rears and stereos as often as the heights (where possible)....
Extras: 60
The other featurettes are less engaging, but there’s a great piece on Marvel artist Ray Chan’s art....
Movie: 80
Whatever the issue, Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) finds a way to mitigate the damage, and he does so with ceaselessly funny quips before moving into the next sequence....
Total: 80
Childish, violent, and puerile, Deadpool & Wolverine overdoes on meta jokes, but it’s absolutely hilarious otherwise....
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Video: 100
The interior of the time-variant offices is warm with tons of dark reds, golds, browns, and ambers that are nuanced with the Dolby Vision....
Audio: 100
Both are excellent, however, the Dolby Atmos track adds more power and nuance to the surround speakers, along with those height elements coming in full force for the perfect immersive audio listening experience....
Extras: 60
4K Disc Audio Commentary - Director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds deliver a wonderful, must-listen commentary track where they have a jovial discussion on making the film, the cast, jokes, action beats,...
Movie: 100
Reynolds and his team of writers and creators have masterfully cooked up some of the best moments in any superhero film that will have every comic book fan screaming with joy as they finally see some of...
Total: 100
The movie makes everyone want to watch it over and over because it has those nostalgic bits mixed with amazing and creative action sequences along with some heavy emotional material and tons of vulgar...
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Video: 100
Compared to the included Blu-ray (which is no slouch, either), the UHD appears slightly darker overall but handles contrast much better, as evidenced in the Happy Hogan interview scene where the foreground...
Audio: 100
The front soundstage is wide and expansive, surrounds are very active, and heights are used to good effect during the many action sequences....
Extras: 60
Deadpool & Wolverine is a two-disc affair, with the UHD disc containing the feature and audio commentary, while the included Blu-ray offers the film in 1080p and DTS-HD MA 7.1 plus some relatively short...
Movie: 80
After Wade agrees and receives his new uniform, Paradox tells Wade that because Logan/Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) has died in his timeline, his universe is slowly unraveling due to the loss of its Anchor...
Total: 90
While Deadpool & Wolverine may not be to everyone’s taste, it is the best of the series so far....
AVSForum review by Ralph PottsRead review here
Video: 96
This is a fantasy/action film that features two worlds that blend of mix cinematic visuals, and this Ultra HD rendering makes the most of its elements....
Audio: 96
Nearfield sound placement in the bed channels is noteworthy, providing an involving listening experience that emboldens the "being there" effect when applied....
Extras: 80
● Practical Approach: Celebrating the Art of Ray Chan – A tribute to longtime Marvel Studios collaborator Ray Chan, who sadly passed away in 2024 – the cast and crew recall anecdotes and echo the resounding...
Movie: 80
When his home world faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit up again with an even more reluctantlier... reluctanter?...
Total: 88
Ralph Potts AVS Forum Blu-ray Reviews Reference Review System: JVC DLA-NZ7 4K Ultra High-Definition Laser Front Projector (Calibrated with Calman color calibration software and Portrait Displays C6 HDR2000...
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Video: 100
With the huge use of CGI, the camera work has no time to become out of focus, and so you’ll always see things loud and clear....
Audio: 100
Loud, in your face and dynamic, the Dolby Atmos mix for Deadpool & Wolverine sounds great, spreading across the sound stage with vigor, bringing each speaker to life!Height: Height channels are used to...
Extras: 70
Celebrating the Art of Ray Chan– A tribute to longtime Marvel Studios collaborator Ray Chan, who sadly passed away in 2024 – the cast and crew recall anecdotes and echo the resounding positive effects...
Movie: 70
There are moments that are emotional too, and refreshingly, there wasn’t a necessity for a love story or for the two main characters to become best friends....
Total: 80
The sound and video quality are top notch and if you love the other Deadpool films, there’s no doubt you’ll have a lot of love for this one too!...
Director: Shawn Levy
Actors: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin
PlotIn a world where mutants face constant threats, Deadpool's irreverent life takes an unexpected turn when he learns of a sinister conspiracy involving the manipulation of their genetic makeup. Desperate to dismantle this looming threat, Deadpool recruits the reclusive Wolverine, who reluctantly agrees to join the cause after discovering his own DNA is being exploited. Together, they embark on a mission that takes them across continents, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the shadowy underworld of Eastern Europe. As they encounter former allies, sworn enemies, and new faces with hidden agendas, their uneasy alliance is tested at every turn as they race against time to uncover the masterminds behind the genetic tampering.
Their journey is further complicated by the enigmatic presence of a mutant with unmatched psychic abilities, who may hold the key to unraveling the conspiracy, but whose loyalties remain a mystery. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Deadpool and Wolverine must confront not only external enemies but also their own personal demons. Their clashing personalities create friction yet prove instrumental in uncovering vital clues. As each challenge escalates in danger, they grow to respect one another’s unique approach to heroism. With stakes higher than ever, they navigate a world of moral ambiguity where trust is fleeting, and every decision could mean life or death.
Writers: Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick
Release Date: 26 Jul 2024
Runtime: 128 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada
Language: English, French, Spanish