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Wonder Woman 1984 4K Blu-ray (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital HD)
Wonder Woman 1984 4K Blu-ray delivers great video and reference-quality audio in this fan-pleasing Blu-ray release
Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman's next big screen adventure finds her facing two all-new foes: Max Lord and The Cheetah.
For more about Wonder Woman 1984 4K and the Wonder Woman 1984 4K Blu-ray release, see Wonder Woman 1984 4K Blu-ray Review published by Randy Miller III on March 26, 2021 where this Blu-ray release scored 3.0 out of 5.
Easily the most bloated DC flick since almost all of them, Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman 1984 is an exercise in patience that will
test the Goddess of Truth's most forgiving fans. This long-awaited sequel to the director's 2017 film promises another epic adventure featuring Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) that's set
roughly 66 years after the first one. Yet after its rousing but ultimately self-indulgent opening scene, modern-day Diana has hit a roadblock: still
lamenting the death of her great love Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), she keeps a somewhat low profile working at Washington D.C.'s Smithsonian
Institution while fighting crime as you-know-who on the side. (Way on the side. Like, six hours a week.)
One such crime, a foiled black market robbery at a local mall, circles back to Diana when the Smithsonian's acquisition of precious artifacts includes
what turns out to be a Dreamstone and the FBI gets
involved. Awkward new gemologist Barbara Ann Minerva (Kristen Wiig), eager to emulate her glamorous and confident co-worker, makes a
throwaway wish and experiences almost immediate results. Diana also succumbs to temptation, wishing for Steve's return and likewise getting it...
in one form or another, at least. A third party also seeks the Dreamstone's considerable power: Maxwell Lorenzano (Pedro Pascal), the charismatic
head of failing oil company Black Gold Cooperative -- and an obvious Donald Trump stand-in -- who preys on Barbara's insecurities to get it. Not
surprisingly, the gem's physical and psychological side effects prove to be a poor trade-off for temporary happiness, but Diana and Barbara's
attempts to confront Max -- and eventually, each other -- are severely compromised by their unwillingness to renounce those wishes.
That's the most efficient (and spoiler-light) summary I could muster for a film that has no interest in efficiency. It's a potentially slick
and breezy adventure thwarted by its own running time, which has been padded to 151 slow-moving minutes and wears out its welcome with an
hour to spare. Frustratingly, many of the first film's strengths are still here, but some are in very limited quantities: Gadot shines
ever-brightly as Wonder Woman, who is clearly not the focus this time around, while its action scenes are still well-shot and, for the most part,
thrilling. Hans Zimmer's score adds a lot too, although a handful of cues are eerily similar to his earlier work. Even the film's lightly pandering
nostalgia charmed me a lot more than expected, which I blame on many a childhood trip to D.C. during that same era.
WW84's lack of focus begins and ends with the dreaded "two villain" syndrome that most comic film sequels succumb to and
doesn't work here either. Not that its primary villain is especially great, mind you: Pedro Pascal's ultra-hammy performance is the film's most
immediate weak point... aside from, of course, the much-maligned creep factor of Steve Trevor's out-of-body return. But even those
don't hold a candle to what ultimately cripples Wonder Woman 1984: the gnawing sense of boredom that only comes from an
80-minute film being stretched to almost twice that.
I'd be guilty of the same self-indulgence by padding this review's word count, so I'll stop there. Needless to say, I'm not swimming against the
current with a lukewarm take, which was similarly expressed in Brian Orndorf's theatrical review and echoed by the majority of critics and fans. Wonder Woman 1984 is
now available for purchase after its pandemic-delayed theatrical launch, which eventually happened last Christmas; simultaneously, it was available
for streaming on HBO Max and watched by pretty much everyone. Fittingly, an almost embarrassing number of home video options have
been offered by Warner Bros., apart from of course the usual standard 4K and Blu-ray editions: these include separate
variants found at Best Buy (a 4K
Steelbook) and Target (an alternate
slipcover, Blu-ray only), the elusive rogue outsider 3D Blu-ray (!), and even condensed 4K and Blu-ray two-packs pairing WW84 with the superior first film.
Not surprisingly given its era, Wonder Woman 1984 takes on a mostly colorful palette and it's supported tremendously well on Warner
Bros.' 2160p transfer, thanks of course to the format's built-in advantages including HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. (I'm equipped with the latter, so
your color mileage may vary slightly.) But any way you slice it, this 4K disc easily reaches visual perfection at just about every turn, from the
earth-toned but enticing Themysciran opening act to neon-tinted establishing shots, colorful costumes, and of course Alexandia's bustling Landmark
Mall where that fateful robbery sets everything in motion. Even sparsely lit nighttime scenes, such as Diana and Steve's romantic stroll by the Lincoln
Memorial's Reflecting Pool, look terrific. Visual effects are integrated well into the picture, giving even its most superhuman moments a relatively
seamless and grounded appearance, while this same sense of polish extends to fine detail and depth. Considering Wonder Woman
1984's native 4K roots (during both the 35mm and IMAX portions -- thanks to forum member Pieter V for the correction), it's no surprise that this
100GB disc handles all that weight with no apparent issues; even factoring in the film's excessive running time, everything has been compressed well
and runs at a fairly strong bitrate during even the most visually complex stretches.
For my thoughts on the included Blu-ray's proportionately good 1080p presentation, see my separate review of that title. Also, please note that all screenshots included with
both reviews have been sourced from that Blu-ray.
Wonder Woman 1984's Dolby Atmos audio mix is also mighty impressive, making its presence known from the very first scene and rarely
letting up along the way. Highlights include that opening Themysciran athletic contest, the mall chase, Diana and Steve's plane takeoff and the
subsequent July 4th fireworks flyover, their pursuit of Max through in Egypt, a battle at the White House, the Lasso of Truth, and of course the final
showdown. Surround channels and low frequency effects are put to good use during these scenes and more, most of which also include strong panning
effects and effective use of the height channel. Of course, those without an Atmos-enabled setup will be perfectly happy with the (automatically
scaled-down) Dolby TrueHD 7.1 mix, which sounds virtually identical to the Atmos track without the additional height. Dialogue is clean and crisp
throughout, with very good placement during crowded scenes and more good use of the rear channels for echoes in larger locations and outdoor
locales. Not surprisingly, Hans Zimmer's score sounds terrific as well, offering a mix of traditional orchestral cues and lightly 80s-centric instrumentals.
Much like WW84's refusal to beat us over the head with "Remember that?" nostalgia, I appreciate the balance here.
For whatever reason, Warner Bros. has also included a lossy Dolby Digital 5.1 mix, as if receivers don't automatically scale down 7.1 tracks. At least
it's
not the default track, but I thought they stopped doing this a long time ago.
This two-disc combo pack ships in a dual-hubbed keepcase with attractive cover art and a Digital Copy redemption slip. The extras, which can only
be found on the included Blu-ray, are decent in number but mostly surface-level.
The Making of Wonder Woman 1984: Expanding the Wonder (36:21) - The lone outlier is this fairly in-depth
featurette that covers most of the typical behind-the-scenes topics including location scouting, stunt work, special effects, casting and
supporting characters, shooting at famous D.C. landmarks (including, of course, the Smithsonian), set design and construction, rebuilding
Alexandia's Landmark Mall, and the special cameo by Lynda Carter. Plenty of (pre-COVID) first-hand interviews add a little more context, including
those featuring director Patty Jenkins, producer Chuck Roven, Gal Gadot, Kristin Wiig, Chris Pine, production designer Aline Bonetto (Wonder
Woman, Am�lie), set decorator Anna
Lynch-Robinson, and several others.
Gal & Kristen: Friends Forever (5:10) - Gal Gadot and Kristin Wiig briefly talk about their characters' curious connection
and of course, their own off-screen friendship.
Small But Mighty (10:44) - A quick overview of the opening scene starring pint-sized Diana (Lilly Aspell, who returns from
the first film), which includes a glimpse of her 2015 audition tape.
Scene Studies - Short breakdowns of two of the film's more complex action scenes, including Diana and Steve's Fury Road-like pursuit of
Max's entourage in the Egyptian desert and that colorful first-act chase scene at Landmark Mall, both of which include a few comments from Patty
Jenkins and others.
The Open Road (6:11)
The Mall (5:04)
Gal & Krissy Having Fun (1:10) - A fun little dance number, presumably sung by the two actors.
Meet the Amazons (21:28) - This virtual roundtable interview, moderated by actor Tiffany Smith, was recorded at last
year's DC FanDome event and features director Patty Jenkins along with Lilly Aspell (young Diana), costume designer Lindy Hemming, production
designer Aline Bonetto, and Themyscira Amazons Bront� Lavine, Briony Scarlett, Jade Johnson, Miranda Chambers, Moe Sasegbon, Gwendolyn
Smith, Doutzen Kroes, Jessie Graff, and Jenny Pacey (the trainer and Amazon performer for the opening games).
Black Gold Infomercial (1:38) - A VHS-grade version of Max Lorenzano's famous TV appearance.
Gag Reel (6:26)
Wonder Woman 1984 Retro Remix (1:36) - This fun piece mixes the the original Wonder Woman opening theme with panned-and-scanned
clips from WW84 to create a nice little animated tribute.
Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman 1984 is the padded sequel to her well-received 2017 film, guilty of the "more is more" trappings of almost every comic book movie follow-up.
Much like Aquaman, it starts off
strong but just refuses to end, asking viewers to sit through over two and a half hours for a showdown that could've easily arrived 45 minutes
earlier. Although it certainly has its moments and Gal Gadot shines in the title role, her screen time is ironically diminished here and that doesn't help
matters, either. Regardless, Wonder Woman 1984's simultaneous theatrical and streaming debut last year almost guarantees you've
made up your mind already... and if you liked the movie more than I did, you'll love Warner Bros.' new 4K disc. Featuring a top-tier A/V
presentation and a pretty enjoyable mixture of extras (most of which don't suffer from "Zoom Call Syndrome"), it's clearly Recommended to
DC disciples.
Wonder Woman 1984: Other Editions
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2-disc set $9.49
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