The Matrix Trilogy 4K UHD (1999-2003)

[ncraft]

I finished watching Revolutions and although there were some truly amazing scenes, I didn't feel it quite reached The Matrix and Reloaded in terms of PQ.

Detail was about the same as Reloaded: Great skin and clothing detail (the tattered burgandy sweaters they were wearing stood out). There was a fine layer of grain throughout (this was in Reloaded as well). Good shadow detail, particularly in the fight in the ship between Neo and Bane.

With regard to HDR, there wasn't as many demo worthy scenes as was in Reloaded, but there was some standouts: The contrast between the reds and greens in the Merovingian's club were striking. The green in the Oracles kitchen looked lush. The final battle between Smith and Neo was spectacular. I will say that during this scene the Matrix had much less of a green tint than the old Blu-ray. The most visually impressive part of the movie for me was when Neo and Trinity arrived at the machine city. The reds and blues really popped, and contrasted very well with the black/grey sky.

Another worthy upgrade, but not as stunning a transfer as the first two movies, IMHO. But YMMV.

[Nothing371]

Originally Posted by brainofj72

Good lord you guys are touchy, lol

*boop*

[seagal]

Originally Posted by Fat Phil

When I asked Stuart Baird about the inclusion of the extra footage in the Lethal Weapon 'Director's Cuts', he laughed.

Is that the guy who directed "Executive Decision" ?

[Fat Phil]

Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

Now I’m getting fired up for these.

Me too, and I don't even like the sequels that much. I am a sucker for a boootiful lookin' disc though

Originally Posted by seagal

Is that the guy who directed "Executive Decision" ?

Correct, though best known as an editor.

[Geoff D]

And a DAMNED good one too. Alas that history should remember him as "the guy who directed Executive Decision".

[OutOfBoose]

Two scenes where I noticed odd processing or bad encode (can't say for sure):

[Show spoiler]1) Looks like top half of the image went Melting Butler, but the bottom half has healthy amount of grain.



2) Bad encoding.

Other than these two scenes, the rest appear to be fine.

[Memon]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

And a DAMNED good one too. Alas that history should remember him as "the guy who directed Executive Decision".

"Executive decision" is golden.

[ROSS.T.G.]

[QUOTE=Fat Phil;15684442]Me too, and I don't even like the sequels that much. I am a sucker for a boootiful lookin' disc though

Yep, that’s the only reason I own the Dark Tower.

[formula_nebula]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Yeah, I tend to prefer theatrical cuts but there a handful where I prefer the longer cuts, and the LotR movies are among them. Also The Wolverine and... uh... there's another one, I swear.

Aliens?

[yetanotherone]

In all previous releases of The Matrix Revolutions the Machine that carries Neo has green eyes.

Back in the day people actually claimed they didn't remember this in the cinema, and speculated it was added for the DVD to tie it to The Animatrix's story "Matriculated", which shows that friendly Machines have green eyes.

The 4K master aside of featuring widely different color timing that removes much of the vibrant blue-ish tones from real worlds scenes, it also reverts the colors of the Machine's eyes to red.

DVD master:


4K master:

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by yetanotherone

In all previous releases of The Matrix Revolutions the Machine that carries Neo has green eyes.

Back in the day people actually claimed they didn't remember this in the cinema, and speculated it was added for the DVD to tie it to The Animatrix's story "Matriculated", which shows that friendly Machines have green eyes.

The 4K master aside of featuring widely different color timing that removes much of the vibrant blue-ish tones from real worlds scenes, it also reverts the colors of the Machine's eyes to red.

DVD master:


4K master:

Damn. That’s extremely different. Which one is technically accurate or correct though? I’m shocked at those screen shots though. Wow.

[yetanotherone]

For what is worth, conceptual designer George Hull had this palette in mind when drawing visuals for the final act / Machine City stuff:





Much closer to previous master in terms of vibrancy.

DVD master:


4K master:



DVD master:


4K master:

[Sky_Captain]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Opposite for me, the trilogy is about the same price as the sequels, so might as well get it and sell the original. With the slip it should sell relatively well. Honestly seems like a no-brainer to me.

I sold the code from the set for $30. I also sold the solo Matrix disc, (sans any artwork), for $16, so this set has cost nothing in the end.

[Geoff D]

How MUCH for the code??? Not on fleabay surely?

[mzupeman]

Those SDR conversions will likely not be an accurate depiction of the HDR.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by formula_nebula

Aliens?

No, I hate the colony scenes. I think I was thinking of Hansel & Gretel because the theatrical cut came to UHD not long ago and I couldn't pull the trigger on it.

There's also unrated cuts that just add a little violence or whatever which I'm fine with. Robocop, The Punisher (80s), etc.

Overall though I tend to prefer theatrical cuts.

[Sky_Captain]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

How MUCH for the code??? Not on fleabay surely?

Yep.

[ROSS.T.G.]

I usually always prefer theatrical cuts as well. There is cases like the Town where I watched the extended cut then sat through the UHD which only has the theatrical and things felt off but once I watch it a few times I prefer the theatrical.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Yep.

Jesus tap-dancing Christ. Was that in auction or BiN? I'd never get that much for it with the latter.

[imsounoriginal]

Caps look good so far, can't wait to watch Reloaded in 4K/HDR.