If you’re a 4K Blu-ray fan, listen up! Amazon is having a two for £30 offer on all Disney 4K discs, including titles from Star Wars, Marvel, 20th Century Studios and more.
There are tons of options available, but I’ve picked nine highlights that are worth checking out, all of which I’ve tested as part of our Blu-ray Bounty column, where we test the latest 4K releases. Some of these discs have even enter my testing rotation of reference discs for testing the best TVs and best soundbars.
Amazon 2 for £30 4K Blu-ray sale — my picks
The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music has become one of my go-to testing discs thanks to its outstanding picture quality. It boasts vibrant, punchy colors and crisp textures, thanks to a superb 4K restoration. The market scene above is a particular standout.
The disc’s Dolby Atmos soundtrack is also the best way to enjoy the movie’s iconic soundtrack at home, with classic tracks like ‘Do Re Mi’ sounding better than ever before. Vocals are bright and clear and the score itself is delivered with wonderful clarity.
Alien: Romulus
A superb-looking disc with powerful contrast thanks to its deep black tones and punchy bright tones, Alien: Romulus looks amazing on 4K Blu-ray and has again become a reference testing disc for me. Easily one of the best modern discs I’ve tested.
The 4K disc’s Dolby Atmos soundtrack is as spine-chillingly lifelike and detailed as you could hope, capturing every unsettling creek and the pitter patter of face-hugger feet. If you’ve got a full Dolby Atmos system, don’t be surprised if you find yourself looking around the room.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine on 4K delivers seriously impressive colour reproduction, accurately capturing the neon-like saturation of Deadpool and Wolverine’s red and yellow costumes respectively. There’s also plenty of detail that will look good on any display.
The disc’s Dolby Atmos soundtrack does justice to the movie’s chaotic nature, capturing every punch with real bass and impact, while mapping every wayward bullet accurately to a full-fledged sound system.
Kingdom of Heaven
Arguably one of the most popular 4K discs in recent years, Kingdom of Heaven looks brilliant in 4K. Textures like weather-beaten skin are presented with lifelike detail, while darker scenes deliver rich, strong contrast perfect for an OLED TV.
Filled with swordfights and large scale battles, Kingdom of Heaven is another action packed blockbuster that will test your sound system thanks to its powerful, detailed Dolby Atmos soundtrack.
Master and Commander
Where Master and Commander really shines is with its Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Delivering shockingly realistic naval battles, this disc had me looking around more than a few times as cannonballs flew through the ship’s hull. There’s also plenty of bass to test your subwoofer.
Master and Commander is also a great 4K presentation, with rich contrast in the movie’s night scenes as well as lush colors and refined textures that have been cleaned up nicely.
Tombstone
A seriously great-looking disc, Tombstone benefits from a fantastic 4K restoration. Colors are bold and accurate, but it’s the 3D-like textures that really make this disc shine. People’s skin tones, marks and all, are seriously detailed, particularly an ailing Doc Holliday (played brilliantly by the late Val Kilmer).
A DTS-HD 5.1 MA soundtrack is included here and it delivers all the Wild West action you need. Gunfights produce ricocheting bullets and plenty of impactful crashes as stuntmen go flying.
Edward Scissorhands
Edward Scissorhands may be a gothic film at heart, but this 4K disc really shines in its colours. The gaudy, 1950s-style houses and outfits of the neighbourhood really pop on screen, really capturing the borderline eyesore nature of the area.
The movie’s Dolby Atmos soundtrack is immersive and detailed, accurately delivering the spirit of Danny Elfman’s score, which is filled with heart-wrenching string and big horns, authentically.
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
It may have been Star Wars day yesterday, but any day is a good one to watch a classic. While we’re still waiting of the 4K disc of the original, theatrical cut, this disc is the best way to experience the iconic movie at home. Bold colours, refined detail and great upscaling, this is the best Star Wars has looked.
With an uncompressed Dolby Atmos soundtrack included, Star Wars sounds excellent on 4K Blu-ray. from John Williams’ legendary score to the Death Star trench run with the whaling sounds of TIE Fighters flying overhead, this disc’s soundtrack is immersive and dynamic.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Included with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a treat on 4K Blu-ray. Tracks like ‘Time Warp’ and ‘Dammit, Janet’ are delivered with the glitz and gusto you’d want from an Atmos soundtrack, balancing power, detail and accuracy all at once, with crystal clear vocals to boot.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 4K Blu-ray delivers crisp textures with realistic skin textures and tones. Colours are also suitably saturated, but authentic-looking thanks to this excellent restoration which breathes new life into this cult classic musical.
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