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Big Fish Uhd Guide

In 4K, the CGI doesn't look new , but it looks intentional . The softness hides the polygon edges of 2003-era rendering. You will notice the stitching on the giant’s costume, but you will also notice the incredible texture of the circus tent fabric. The upgrade reveals the practical art direction, which is stunning. While the video is the star, the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track (no Atmos upgrade, sadly) is a quiet revelation. Big Fish is not an action movie; it is a dialog and score-heavy drama.

Here is the good news: Because Burton and cinematographer Philippe Rousselot shot the film with a slightly "soft" and dreamlike filter, the CGI never looked hyper-realistic. It was always meant to look like a storybook illustration. big fish uhd

When you think of Tim Burton, your mind likely drifts to the gothic trenches of Batman , the whimsical horror of The Nightmare Before Christmas , or the pastel purgatory of Edward Scissorhands . You probably don’t think of a weeping willow tree, a field of daffodils, or a quiet Alabama porch swing. In 4K, the CGI doesn't look new , but it looks intentional

If you cry during the final scene, wait until you see it in Dolby Vision. Have tissues ready. Where to buy: Available on Amazon, Best Buy (Steelbook edition), and Apple TV (iTunes 4K Dolby Vision). The upgrade reveals the practical art direction, which

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