Die Hard 4K UHD (1988)

[Dickieduvet]

Still no listing for this on Amazon, just been into HMV and the 5 copies they ordered haven't arrived....balls!!

Suppose it's going to have to be an HMV online job then.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

I'm still pissed that Fox did not include the Atmos track that was already completed.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Kris Deering

I watched this last night. It is an improvement over previous versions but I was surprised there wasn't more of a jump in quality after the title sequence when I knew things were being softened by the opticals (a great example of a significant jump is the Universal 4K of The Mummy). There is a large portion of this movie that looks like it is constantly in that state, which was slightly disappointing.

Still loved the movie as always, but was hoping for a bit more AV wise.

It's not super obvious but I can see the difference in the opening sequence when it cuts back to the wide shot after the first weird close-up of Bruce, there's no titles on that bit and it instantly looked sharper and more well-resolved. Not Sony-good, but with the more filmic look that the grain has then I'll take it.

Originally Posted by TheSweetieMan

Can’t believe there are people unimpressed with this transfer. If this is a glimpse of what Fox has to offer for upcoming catalog titles, then by all means, gimmie HEAT as soon as possible!

The HDR for this release was absolutely outstanding. A pleasant surprise, in fact. Highlights, like interior lights, fluorescent lights, LED lights, and muzzle flashes, all look bright but also natural.

And colors like red, and the brief instances of purples and lighter hues of blues, look rich and vibrant.

No encoding issues that I could spot.

Great looking grain that is not over baked into the source.

Just an all around knockout from Fox for this film.

Die Hard has never looked so good.

Oh yes, Heat given this kind of treatment would be lovely. That's another example of an anamorphic-shot film that despite a new 4K transfer from the negative doesn't offer some amazing upgrade in detail over the prior transfer, which itself was no slouch. That's comparing BD to BD in the case of Heat, true enough, but I reckon it'll be much the same story as with Die Hard: absolutely minimal increase in detail in the 4K but better compression, colour and dynamic range.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

I'm still pissed that Fox did not include the Atmos track that was already completed.

Just a thought, but that track was completed when McTiernan was still in the klink so he might've nixed it if they consulted him for this release. Same thing happened with the director of Hell and High Water, not the prison thing but the nixing of the Atmos.

[koberulz]

Anyone got a screenshot comparison of the "TV dinner" shot?

[y2jman]

folks help me make a decision so I just called sam goody somebody got black panther 4k manager claims might get some more in tomorrow or Friday

apparently nobody has bought die hard 4k Walmart yes shocking because I call this morning and 6 in now since die hard 4k is the cheapest out of target and best buy combine

should I not wait tomorrow go ahead get it today then when go down Nashville Friday i'm a hoping don't have to go all the way brentwood cools springs to get braveheart and gladiator 4k that mt julliet will have it in instead

get black panther 4k then either standard 4k or steelbook 4k

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

It's not super obvious but I can see the difference in the opening sequence when it cuts back to the wide shot after the first weird close-up of Bruce, there's no titles on that bit and it instantly looked sharper and more well-resolved. Not Sony-good, but with the more filmic look that the grain has then I'll take it.

Can you imagine the nightmare that would have happened if the people who worked on Grease got a hold of this one?

[Kris Deering]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Just a thought, but that track was completed when McTiernan was still in the klink so he might've nixed it if they consulted him for this release. Same thing happened with the director of Hell and High Water, not the prison thing but the nixing of the Atmos.

While definitely possible, given Fox's track record with support for Atmos mixes (even with films that have them), I think it is purely a Fox decision. They rank near the bottom of the pack when it comes to support for immersive audio.

[novoice2008]

Unlike a very few who have made disappointing remarks, I am on the opposite end of the spectrum, thinking my all time favorite movie with bad*** Bruce Willis now looks better than it ever has before. It also answers a question I have had for 30 years why I have enjoyed every movie that Bruce Willis has been in (even the real slugs)....here all these years I had thought it was envy for being married to Demi Moore (for a time), when in fact it was his initial role as New York cop John McClane. Nirvana has arrived!

[Marv Inc.]

Looking Forward to Die Hard 2 now. Just hope they revert the colour timing.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Marv Inc.

Looking Forward to Die Hard 2 now. Just hope they revert the colour timing.

I was wondering about how DH2 will turn out after this. The Blu isn't awesome but will this be another case of diminishing returns re: resolution? Agreed on the colour though, I want the cold look back again.

[imsounoriginal]

Gonna try and make time for this tonight. Black Panther is calling out to me though...

[Geoff D]

John McClane vs King T'Challa. Fight!

[imsounoriginal]

Ugh, I don't wanna spoil Infinity War for anyone, but that fight

[Show spoiler]would be over in the snap of a finger

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[Anthos]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Gonna try and make time for this tonight. Black Panther is calling out to me though...

Answer the call, the disc looks spectacular.

[Fat Phil]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I was wondering about how DH2 will turn out after this. The Blu isn't awesome but will this be another case of diminishing returns re: resolution? Agreed on the colour though, I want the cold look back again.

Yeah, I really hope Fox doesn't sit on the sequels for too long. Depends on the sales for the first I suppose.

I imagine Vengeance has the potential to look pretty delicious with an HDR grade. NYC summer sunshine n' all

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by Fat Phil

Yeah, I really hope Fox doesn't sit on the sequels for too long. Depends on the sales for the first I suppose.

I imagine Vengeance has the potential to look pretty delicious with an HDR grade. NYC summer sunshine n' all

My pure guess is Die Hard will do well with sales and I think the price point in stores was fair enough although I suspect $14.99 is not far off like other Fox catalogs.

[Bourne1886]

Originally Posted by Dickieduvet

Still no listing for this on Amazon, just been into HMV and the 5 copies they ordered haven't arrived....balls!!

Suppose it's going to have to be an HMV online job then.

That’s what I did, ordered it from hmv store on line. Wonder why Amazon aren’t stocking it!?

[Geoff D]

Apparently the second and third films were remastered in 4K alongside this one back in 2013, and the last two were 2K DI finished theatrically so they'll just be upscaled anyway (not that I'd willingly buy a standalone of the fifth film because it's trash).

[WorkShed]

I'd get Die Hard With A Vengeance in a heartbeat, but I have no desire to pick up 2 or 4. A Good Day to Die Hard doesn't exist in my world.