War for the Planet of the Apes 3d Bluray Review
War for the Planet of the Apes brings the story of Andy Serkis' Caesar to a close - information technology's an intelligent, mature piece of work in a series that'due south made huge strides in bringing motion-captured visual effects into the realm of photorealism.
Both Rise and Dawn for the Planet of the Apes slipped onto 4K Blu-ray earlier this twelvemonth, so how does State of war fare on the format?
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Film
War begins two years afterwards Dawn, with the apes retreating farther into the forest after Koba'south (Toby Kebbell) attempt to start a state of war opened a bigger rift between Homo and ape. Caesar sets his sights on finding a new abode for the apes merely is struck by tragedy when a team of soldiers (led by Woody Harrelson's Colonel) attack. Vowing revenge, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts as he goes on a journey to kill the Colonel.
Rupert Wyatt's Rise of the Planet of Apes did a bang-up job of reinvigorating the serial after Tim Burton'southward shaky 2001 moving picture. Dawn saw Matt Reeves inherit the director's chair and deliver a confident sequel that improved on the showtime.
War feels emboldened past previous successes -information technology'due south a measured and rousing picture show, confident in its power to tell a story from the perspective of the simian population and not rely on the human characters every bit much.
It has the feel of a rugged Western, with a few references to Apocalypse Now also as Biblical allusions and a 2nd half that plays like The Great Escape. It strikes a more thoughtful tone that you'd await from a summer blockbuster, and Reeves handles the story with care. He'due south content for the flick to take its time and delve into Caesar'due south struggles than pummel the audition with activity scenes.
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That it is able to focus on Caesar is thanks to the fantastic movement-captured visual effects, which are even improve realised than before. The apes looks incredibly natural and don't feel out of place, helped by the movie shooting in real locations rather than on green-screen stages.
The actors bulldoze the performance - Serkis is once more terrific as Caesar grappling with his grief while against his own demons. He brings out a darker side only teased in Dawn.
It's hard not to love Karin Konoval'southward Maurice, who radiates wisdom and empathy. Steve Zahn's Bad Ape lightens the melancholic tone and is absolutely adorable, while the likes of Terry Notary, Alessandro Juliani and Michael Adamthwaite provide enjoyable back up.
There aren't many roles for female characters, something the series has struggled with since Ascent. Amiah Miller's Nova (one of several refences to the original Apes serial) has the biggest and, despite being mute for the entirety of the moving picture, she has some lovely interactions with the apes.
The homo side of the conflict is mostly represented past Harrelson and Gabriel Chavarria's Preacher, and the relationships built here are decent. They add a bit of depth and mystery with regards to how the story eventually unfolds.
If yous're expecting huge, cataclysmic battles, then conform your expectations. What war there is bookends the motion-picture show and isn't primarily the focus. Perhaps what the 'war' refers to is the internal 1 raging within Caesar - in that respect, it's an engrossing watch.
Picture
Tested with Sony UBP-X800 and Sony KD-49XE9005 4K TV
This is another upscale to 4K release and it is an improvement over the Hd Blu-ray.
It is a sharper, slicker image, with item easier to choice up - whether information technology's the fur of the apes or textures of clothes and the locations.
Whites look cleaner as well, though we discover there is more of a blue hue in some scenes on the 4K transfer we don't notice in corresponding scenes on the Hard disk Blu-ray. State of war has plenty drab greys and browns that help maintain the movie's realistic tone, but what colour there is pops off the screen. There'due south a touch more than colour in the complexions of characters, wearing apparel and the surrounding environment.
The 4K version has the power to go just that bit brighter, with the scene of Caesar and the apes riding downwardly the beach merely a shade more bright. The apply of colour is subtler likewise, with more gradations and tones bachelor that make for an attractive watch.
Highlights appear more refined where (to our eyes) they seem to stand up out more. Nosotros'd say this is a more precise, better-looking epitome. If you take a large 4K Boob tube this volition look very proficient on it.
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Sound
Tested using Denon AVR-X4400H, PMC Twenty 23 v.ane with KEF R50 modules (vii.1.ii Dolby Atmos set-up)
As soon as the xxth Century Play a trick on logo makes its entrance, the Atmos rail kicks into gear by neatly suspending the famous fanfare (performed with congo drums) in mid-air. What follows is a scene where the military encroaches on an ape trench, a scene where in that location's an extra flake of top to be described before it expands and adds environmental sounds that identify the viewer in the thick of the action. Information technology's a sign of how the track intends to proceed.
War is ofttimes serenity and wistful, allowing for a more atmospheric sound-scape to take centre stage. Whether information technology's the sounds of the bounding main you hear lapping away during Caesar's journey or the rustling of fabrics and the audio of something but beyond a door, information technology's a runway that builds a sense of immersion. It doesn't draw attending to itself, instead decorating neat fiddling sounds around you.
In that location's a overnice rest of detail (with some prissy activity in the rear speakers), clarity and atmosphere. The track is pretty deft with dynamics, able to get from quiet to loud seamlessly. Dialogue is clear throughout and delivered crisply through the centre channel.
Giacchino'south emotional and rousing score comes through the front speakers, but sounds larger and occupies a bigger space than expected. It works brilliantly during the camp sequence where Caesar defies the Colonel and the music swells, engulfing the room and calculation to the emotion of the scene.
It's not a soundtrack that intends to be in your face (we're tempted to call it wistful) merely there's a sense of energy and at-home near information technology - information technology'south a thoughtful try that underscores the action and drama of a scene rather than applying animate being strength.
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Verdict
State of war is a rousing finale for this part of the Apes series. It lacks the action the title implies, which will put some off. However, it continues the good work achieved by Ascension and Dawn with an intelligent take that's morphed what may have been seen as a hokey serial into a worthy one.
The 4K disc is superior in terms of prototype quality to the HD disc in some subtle ways. The Atmos soundtrack is naturalistic and does a bang-up job of placing you lot within the action.
The picture comes recommended - and if you have a big 4K set, this picture show volition knock your socks off.
There's a insert for a digital copy and some other ad Alien: Covenant 4K and Kingsman: The Golden Circle, which are heading to UHD early in the New year's day.
Special features for this release come on the Blu-ray disc. Director Matt Reeves' commentary appears on both the UHD and Blu-ray disc.
- Deleted scenes with Optional audio
- Matt Reeves commentary
- Waging War for the Planet of the Apes
- All About Caesar
- WETA: Pushing Boundaries
- Music for Apes
- Apes: The Meaning of it All
- The Apes Saga: An Homage
- Concept art gallery
Source: https://www.whathifi.com/au/features/war-planet-apes-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review
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