Lot # : 41665 - Man of Steel [New 4K UHD Blu-ray] A98

Man of Steel is presented on Blu-ray courtesy of Warner Brothers with an AVC encoded 1080p transfer in 2.40:1. Whatever qualms some may have with the dramatic content of this film, few are going to have even slight quibbles with the stunning visual allure of Snyder's latest opus. The film seamlessly blends live action and lots of CGI, something that surely should come as no huge surprise to fans of Snyder's previous films. Some of that CGI is just slightly soft looking, as tends to be the case, but it also gives the film some amazing set pieces, both Earthbound (when Clark rescues workers off of an exploding oil rig) and in space (courtesy of both the long Krypton sequence as well as Zod's incursions later in the film). The image here is sharp, precise, and full of superb fine detail (just take a look at that weirdly rubbery lizard like suit Superman wears, or the close-ups of faces, where every pore is visible). As is the standard operating practice these days, things have been variously color graded. The Krypton sequence is kind of amber-brown, while the final act featuring the wholesale destruction of Metropolis is largely made up of ice cold blues and slate grays, but never is fine detail compromised. Contrast and black levels are rock solid and consistent throughout the presentation. Some may have passing qualms with the brief moments of softness, or even mere seconds of murky shadow detail here and there, but given the overall excellence of this presentation, which I personally would rate as reference quality, I don't think anyone is going to have major issues with the video presentation of Man of Steel. ****** IMPORTANT NOTE ******* By bidding on this lot you hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms: * We do not guarantee the packaging or box of any item. * We don’t expect anyone to pay for an item that is not as represented, however we ask that you preview items prior to bidding. * Minor issues such as scuffs or minor scratches will not be warranted. * Larger items or chemicals may not be eligible for shipping, especially international. * International shipping is available, however we ask the customer to arrange their own shipping and send us a pre-paid label. We will NOT guantee any product being shipped. If you wish to purchase shipping insurance, please purchase that extra. No returns allowed unless item is not as represented. * All winnings MUST be paid for no later than Friday following the conclusion of the auction. Any items not paid by Friday will be charged to the credit card on file. If funds are not available your account will be revoked and you will not be available to participate in future auctions until the account is made current. * All items paid for, but not picked upo will be given an additional 7 day grace period. If not picked up, shipped, or claimed the item(s) will be forfeited and sold, or donated and considered payment for storage fees.