OPPENHEIMER 4K UHD BLU-RAY REVIEW

4K UHD Blu-ray ray home video disc release of Christopher Nolan's OPPENHEIMER reviewed. Pack contains the film on both a 4K disc and then a Blu-ray disc with a third disc containing around 3 hours of extra featurettes. The aspect ratio of this film varies between 2.20:1 and 1.78:1 dependent on whether the camera used was 70mm Super Panavision or IMAX 15/70. There were some Super 35 shots too apparently but I didn't spot them. Image quality throughout is exceptional as expected of anything shot 65mm but the IMAX shots are naturally the best of all. Sound is DTS HD 5.1. Don't turn it up too loud or an explosion may take you by surprise and blow the roof off your house.
OPPENHEIMER is certificate 15 primarily due to a couple of brief sex scenes and a few swear words.

[robertgraziano]

We need more people like you and directors like Christopher Nolan to wake up the movie industry and give the public motion pictures that stand out in quality of sound and picture.

[ColonelSternlove]

I’ve got a load of 4K discs saved for the Xmas period to watch, and Oppenheimer is one of them. Truly a masterful achievement in filmmaking.

[halcyondaystunes]

Just finished watching it. And have to say Nolan has transferred a made for IMAX film to the small screen and managed to get as close to a big screen experience of any film I've ever seen. The tension in the Trinity scene was just as intense. I thought the explosion worked better on the small screen too. And that ending. Just as powerful.
Picture quality was amazing on my Oled and used the HDR setting on my Panasonic player to standard.
It looked as good as it did when I saw it at BFI IMAX.

And yes, the sound was huge. I did miss the seat shaking bass I had at the IMAX though. Maybe I need a bigger sub 😂

Masterpiece 😊

[timpage]

With Nolan I always accept that the home viewing will be lesser than an IMAX showing of his stuff but he does such a great job with his home video releases. You can really tell he knows a lot of people will experience his films for the first time at home and wants that to be the best it can.

Nothing's gonna compare to seeing Oppenheimer on a 70+ foot IMAX screen though. Got a chance to see the rerelease at the beginning of November and it's hands down my favorite film of the year.
I can't wait to upgrade my home TV to get the full experience out of the 4K disc.

[bobhuber]

Thank you. A highly enjoyable video, John. I got to see Oppenheimer in 70mm IMAX last summer. The game changer.
We watched the Blu-Ray yesterday and wanted to set the volume at 30 on my stereo but that took it all the way to 11.

[davemillage]

Hi John! Will be adding this asap! Still thinkin of the Graffiti review as here you mention again possible visual diffrences from home screen review to home television review so thanks for the tips on calebrating (ie IF necessary) An interesting film for me as I didn't know a ton about the man himself so.... Seems a no question addition to the collection. Hope all is well and glad to be back and on the mend... see one more vid to catch up on so will do that asap.. my best to you Dave in BC!!

[WILDCAT]

John is like the grandfather I never had
I really trully appreciate each video you do
I´m obsessed with movies
content like this keeps the love for movies relevant.
Love you sir!

[Juanjo-oior]

Waiting for the steelbook edition here in Spain of this masterpiece, for me the best film of 2023 so far. Absolutely in all aspects, Mr. Nolan has once again delivered something that is pure talent, what an experience, my friend.
I was shocked when I left the cinema, no words for what I felt.
A must own in every collection.
Once again, a very nice video, John.

[LeShark]

Finally watched this one this evening. As with Dunkirk and Tenet, the audio scared the hell out of me. I thought the house was going to explode. I find these Nolan films tend to run 6 to 8 dB louder than my normal reference level so I had to turn it down a bit and quickly 😂 I enjoyed the film overall, and it does beg another viewing for sure.

[EgroegNosnhoj]

Great review John. I only just received my steel book of Oppenheimer 4K from HMV through today’s post and look forward to setting aside 3 hours to watch it. Don’t normally go for steel book, but as this is such an important release, I decided to ‘splash the cash’. BTW, I thoroughly enjoyed your documentary DVD on the 1970 Daily Mirror world rally - you’ve done a great job of capturing much of the ‘essence’ of the event, with some truly thrilling and memorable stories from folks like John Hemsley (pouring gearbox oil continuously into a broken box and picking up bullet holes en route) and Bron Burrell and ‘Puff’ the Maxi (my Parents were serial Austin Maxi owners!). It’s great that you’ve also captured interviews from many of the recently mortal-coil departed folks involved (Paddy, Brian, etc). Lovely documentary John - you should be very proud in producing this superb and interesting production. Speak soon.

[branscombe_]

3:45
I usually watch movies on my Samsung 4k in “dynamic” view but maybe I should lower to “movie” view? I guess I could toggle back-and-forth to see

[PurpleStormProductions]

I watched Oppenheimer in 70mm IMAX 3 times and standard 70mm once and it was absolutely breathtaking every time. I can't believe I still haven't gotten sick of that film since its three hours long, but it is easily my favorite film of the year. I'm waiting for the steelbook to come back in stock, because that edition is the one I want the most. The reviewer Films At Home said that this movie is reason enough to upgrade your whole home theater set up to 4K HDR compatibility. If that isn't the highest praise possible, idk what is!

[MercuryCircuit]

Great review John. Totally agree with your opinion of seeing Oppenheimer at the Bfi Imax. Incredible and unforgettable.

[cliveallsop]

Hi John, I just have to say I enjoyed this a lot more second time around. I think on a first viewing there is just so much information to take in. Now I think it does hold replay value.

[nizamaziz]

Thank you John, always a treat to watch your reviews.

[ryanbaker]

Thank you, John, for the lovely, detailed analysis and comparison, as always. I'm definitely picking this UHD up as soon as I'm passing my next local brick and mortar. The wife and I are huge Nolan fans, and I can't wait to share this one with her and add it to our collection. Happy late American Thanksgiving and cheers, mate!

[bobswanson]

Thanks for the review, I was looking forward to your insights. Saw the movie in the theater, but have not seen it on 4K with my 65 inch 4K TV.
-I am sure the 4K movie will appear under my tree this Christmas.

[branscombe_]

2:55 I have Apollo 11 on BluRay a you mentioned before it’s almost the same on 4k due to era and restoration. Just checking in if it’s worth the 40$ upgrade?

[JonPais]

If you're watching on a TV, there is no adjustment for brightness in HDR and if the image is blown-out, either there's something wrong with the Blu-ray or with the TV setup.

[Dave-oxvw]

My wife and I watched this last night on our 85 inch sony tv and we thought it looked spectacular, the film itself was excellent not the best Nolan film we’ve seen but historically important film nonetheless. Thanks John for another great review.