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A United Kingdom Blu-ray Review

Score: 69

from 4 reviewers

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A United Kingdom is a compelling romance drama with strong performances, excellent video and audio transfers, and captivating supplementary content.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 78

The 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 Blu-ray presentation of 'A United Kingdom' features superb clarity and contrast, with vibrant colors that enhance the scenic African landscapes and detailed British interiors. Blacks are deep, shadow delineation is excellent, and no compression artifacts or digital enhancements affect the pristine video quality.

Audio: 77

The DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 track for 'A United Kingdom' offers clear, well-defined dialogue, subtle yet consistent surround activity, discerning clarity in nuanced sounds, and an immersive auditory experience, particularly through Patrick Doyle's score and ambient environmental sounds in African scenes.

Extra: 36

The Blu-ray Extras for 'A United Kingdom' provide a succinct yet insightful look into the film's creation, with featurettes covering on-location challenges in Botswana, historical reflections on the real-life couple, and engaging red carpet moments, all presented in high definition.

Movie: 76

"A United Kingdom," starring David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike, blends a powerful true story of interracial romance with political upheaval, highlighted by stellar performances and authentic location shooting. The film strikes a balance between historical accuracy and emotional depth, making it a commendable, informative, and moving experience.

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