The Shining 4K UltraHD Blu-ray Review
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- One of my most anticipated 4K titles of this year is finally here! Let’s check out the 4K UltraHD Blu-ray release of Stanley Kubrick’s THE SHINING!
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One mistake I made here: the old Blu-ray had a 5.1 Dolby Digital track, and this new DTS-HD MA 5.1 is an audio upgrade!
There was also on the bluray a lpcm 5.1
@@darthwarren4599 In the 4K version?
Thach L it’s from the new transfer
@@Beastly_4999 I don't understand
Efi the transfer that’s on the Blu Ray Disc is essentially the 4K transfer without HDR
I'm relieved that they did a good job on this one. One of my favourite movies of all time.
I saw this in the drive in theater when it first came out, and on every format since, several times each. I just got this 4k and I must say, nothing “jarring” at all! It’s hauntingly beautiful. Couldn’t help but get it despite the reviews and boy am I glad I did! A major improvement over the bluray in every way imo.
Ther is rumor that the Exorcist is in the works for 4K. Great video I think I will pick it I love the shining
That is also another one I'm waiting on!
6496chase I'm buying all the BluRay versions of The Exorcist
It came out!
This movie looks beautiful on my LG OLED. Older films are so amazing on 4k
He has an episode about that
@nosuchthing8 Newer films not so much. The main reason why is because they are shot in 2K with a 4K scan.
This was even more exciting for us in the UK as this cut of the film hadn’t previously been available here: this 4K disc had several scenes I’d never seen!
What scenes were removed in the UK?
Quite a lot! The whole scene with the doctor, Wendy and Danny near the start, plus the scene with the skeletons near the end, and several others… a full list might be available online somewhere.
@RB-mq6em Really because those scenes are kept in the original American release.
Yes, really. Google it! X
I watched it last night and was very pleased with it. I love almost every shot in this movie and it was great to see it in 4K. I actually prefer the standard packaging over the steel book so that’s what I picked up.
Just a thought, but it would be REALLY nice if they went into the Kubrick Archives and used an alternate cover as the cover for the 4k. It'd give most fans something new they've never seen from the man himself. They're actually really neat and almost change the meaning of the film.
I think this is the best looking transfer on the 4k UHD format.
Black Hawk Down and Saving Private Ryan are up there also.
@@DaveG777 instill haven't seen this yet. I think Zombie by Blue Underground is also up there.
Cool! Ima have to check this out!
I'm guessing they have the Steadicam guy on because he filmed the Steadicam scenes following the boy as he rode his trike around the hotel, which were among the earliest uses of the technology in films.
This is correct. He talks a lot about Stanley’s process on set and how they agreed and disagreed. The commentary is excellent, and one I will be returning to.
I watched the 4K and the scene that was actually most striking to me was actually the opening helicopter shots of the landscape, those looked fantastic in 4K! (though the entire film does, so I also recommend the 4K edition lol)
I'm watching it now. This might be the best 4k disc I have ever seen. Just...wow. The clarity. I own Dr. Sleep on 4k and I dont even think that disc looks nearly this good.
Is the included regular Blu-ray taken from the new transfer or a carry over from the last release?
New transfer
I can't get over the clarity of this movie. Looks like it was made yesterday. Crystal clear.
I remember when I first saw that you can could buy the shining in 4K I was so happy. I think they should remaster every Stanley Kubrick film in 4K or at least Clockwork orange and full metal jacket. Stanley is a legend.
Wow, I like how you've been able to review these 4K films so early. When I watch your reviews I go and try to find other reviews as well, not finding any. Thanks for the information and keep up the good work. I don't own this film yet. But I will now!
Thanks! I get them in and try to get them out as soon as possible so you guys have time to make a buying decision!!
Awesome review, Jeff! I absolutely adore The Shining! Need to get this on 4K soon!
Just ordered the 4k blu ray, I only had The Shining on VHS and DVD before, so this should be a MASSIVE upgrade!
That cover looks so good! I want it! For me it seems alot of the older films looks much better on 4K then newer films since everything is digital now so making old movies shot on film look really good, if that makes sense
Makes total sense.
Im not quite sure of what you mean "everything is digital now" as far as im aware everything is still shot on film.
@@nathanwalker6360 most movies are shot digital, the only ones I know are still film are star wars and Christopher Nolan films
@@doshi066 Thanks for the correction, its a mix and most of the time its upto the director. Some films are shot on film then transferred to digital.
@@nathanwalker6360 Most things are shot digitally because it's cheaper and easier.
Great review. Garrett Brown, famous for Rocky steps shot the hallway sequence in this movie.
Leon Vitali is a damn legend, I'm honestly going to upgrade to a 4K setup just to see this, especially if it's co-restored by this guy
I’m not sure why but the blu ray remaster that comes with this set looks better than the 4K to me. I’ve put each disc in multiple times to cross reference different scenes and each time the blu ray wins out in my eyes. It’s brighter more vibrant and detailed. I’m not sure why this is?
That's good news that the blu-ray got a new remaster too. I have Doctor Sleep on blu-ray too.
Thanks so much for your indepth reviews - I have yet to by a 4k player or tv yet but I am starting to get discs based on your reviews! :)
I actually ordered this on target online a few days ago so I’m getting it in the mail soon I’m so excited I’m very looking forward to this! 😆
Just picked this up on sale. What an amazing transfer! Well worth it. One of the best I’ve seen
Would be nice if you actually showed pictures of the difference between the old Blu Ray and the new 4k.
Jeff, could you make a video on your 4K TV settings,to get the perfect picture for 4K? I have a Samsung 58" 4K HDRPro UHD TV and A Philips 4K Dolby Vision Blu Ray player, But I'm not really noticing a difference. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I'd love to hop on the 4K train but its not doing it for me.
Obviously Im not Jeff but the settings vary between different model TV's, different content (cable, firestick, DVD, etc.) plus personal preference plays a part. I would suggest doing a search on CZcams or Google to find a video or article on the best settings for your TV model. Then try these settings and adjust accordingly. I have a Vizio P Quantum and I had to adjust some settings from what is recommended for my liking. Some of the settings to me were too dark or faded. Plus, if you have the extra cash, you can always have your TV professionally calibrated.
I work at BB & it actually is probably the TV. Samsung only makes their edge-lit TVs in 58" & they have poor contrast & clarity. If you want Dolby Vision, you'll need to purchase a TV model by a brand like Sony (I have Sony) or LG but the better TV's with Full-Array lighting or direct-lighting.
@@chadbreedlove5457 Your TV model has at least full array & expanded color, his model most likely is probably pretty hardware limited. I have tons of returns on those cheaper Samsungs at odd sizes like the 6 or 7 series because of poor shadow detail & muted color at BB.
If you want the best pic you're TV can provide just set picture mode to Cinema and turn off ALL the extra image processing bs. ESPECIALLY MOTION SMOOTHING
hey Jeff great review of a great classic movie I grew up in Somerville Mass and I've been to the Somerville Theater several times to see many great movies it's a great theater. I just bought the 4K of The Shining and I'm Blown Away of how good the picture is. keep up the great reviews.
I believe this movie is one of the first if not “the first” movies with a steady cam. Apparently the inventor of the steady cam had problems with the way Stanley Kubrick wanted to do things. But of course the movie turned out amazing.
I just bought this only have a bluray player and hd tv at the moment so just watching the bluray for now but its good to have the 4k disc for the future.
When they scan straight from the negatives, does that mean they have to re-edit the film to be the same? Or are the negatives already cut up into the film we know?
It’s from an original negative. 144 minutes. So they don’t need to re-edit, it’s an edited version
In the old days they would cut the original camera negative to conform to the picture that was edited from printed footage, which got pretty grotty during all that handling and passes through the film editing equipment. So it's the original negative that actually ran through the camera which was used for the transfer to 4K, but it's all put together, so it does not need re-editing. The only exceptions would be the optical effects (like dissolves), which would be second-generation (not the camera negative) because they had to be created in an optical printer. Though, if the original elements still exist, the dissolves could have been re-created digitally from the camera negative, too. Ah, the good old days...
Is the included blu ray the same as the older one? Or were all the upgrades on the 4k only?
Finally trading up to the 4K from my DVD for just 9.99. Great October find at Best Buy. Thanks for the video!
Decent channel. You could use more inserts, screen comparisons, etc. It is kind of hard to appreciate a visual medium with no visuals. For example, it would have been really nice to see a picture of the poster you were talking about.
Good advice. Thank you. It’s definitely something I’m trying to do more of. Unfortunately you can get copyright strikes for the images of the actual discs/video samples, but I can definitely do more visuals to help explain things I talk about.
@@JeffRauseo 🙂I'll keep watching.
The shining on 4k disc is great picture quality is wonderful sound quality is very good
How does it compare to the 2001 4K UHD?
David Kaylor it’s not as good, but it’s not a fair comparison either. 2001 is just a visual masterpiece.
Plus, 2001 was shot on 70 mm... nothing comes close to the quality of 70 mm
thats one where you'll know right away from that opening helicopter shot what the qualities lookin like
Oct 01st looking forward to picking this up along with Gremlins 4K and Zombieland 4K
Hi Jeff! Great job on the review! I intend on purchasing this and will do so thru your channel! I was born and raised in Somerville! My dad still does live there! The Davis Sq theatre is a great place for entertainment, contemporary and revival! You’ve got me as a subscriber! Thank you!
The new Blu-ray copy is missing the Theatrical Trailer that was on the previous edition, but I'm not sure that should be a reason to keep the older edition.
I just watched the 4K disc on with a Sony UBP-X800 player and a Sony 49X900F TV, and it looked beautiful.
I enjoy the 4K. I actually noticed during the free cam, or helicopter footage, that if you look at the top of the screen when the exterior of the hotel is first shown, you can see the helicopter blades, which I never noticed before.
Enjoying the reviews, I have just upgraded to 4K, have you heard any news in regards to the Lethal Weapon franchise being released on 4K?
The steadicam shots in the shining I.e when Danny is riding through the corridors / on his trike / maze scene are seen as revolutionary at the time (Garrett Brown first used it in Halloween). That’s the relevance of this being on the commentary track
Ben Pascall good to know! Thanks for the info
Jesus. Garrett Brown used the steadicam on "Bound For Glory", "Rocky" then "The Shining". Halloween used the Panaglide system developed by Panavision. Garrett Brown didn't work on Halloween at all.
I bought the DVD version and bluray version of The Shining. However, I watched the movie on a multicultural free to air channel on Australian television but it had a two-minute scene that was deleted from the DVD or BD versions. I know every scene in this movie because I am a big Kubrick fan since I first saw the classic 2001 A Space Odyssey film in the 1970s.
I’ve been following you on Instagram for a while, only just checked out your YourTube. Subscribed!
Would be cool if they packaged it with the documentary Room 237
No, it wouldn't.
Hi love your reviews, I plan to get The Shining in 4K Steelbook with the yellow background maze.....
Bought this when you recommended it. Can you believe I finally watched it tonight, and then Dr. Sleep afterwards. I thought the video was great, but the sound not so much.
Will be picking it up since I just realized my Blu Ray of this one is an EU import and is cut down. I would hope every release in every region from here on out would have both versions, but I doubt it
The steadicam was created during the making of this movie.
I'm late to the channel but I love it. Great information and highly educational.
Ok. Ok. Ok I had to stop your video and start typing. Before I explain myself let me tell you I'm a huge movie watcher/ movie collection in blue ray and 4K and love going to the movies. With that out the way. The reason I paused the video is cause I said to myself what this another person trying to do a review on a movie. As you can tell I paused at 2:26 into the video and let me tell you. You got yourself a subscriber giving you a 👍 up. When you started talking about the background of the movie I said Stop!! THATS IT!! know that a review. Not like the other people out there just try to put out videos. And I'm Sorry for a long statement. Keep up the great work and God bless.
Martin Arnaud thank you so much!
Grabbing the steelbook, excited for Tuesday
jeff look !!........Comparison of The Shining 4K (4K DI) Dolby Vision vs Regular Version
The only, and literally the only 2 thingsI didn't like, is the fact the 4K is overscanned very slightly. It's crystal clear and looks beautiful though. I'd like to have had the option to play either version of the film too, instead of just the longer cut. Apart from this minor things, I loved it ❤️ The Shining is, and has been my favourite SK film for a long, long time.
Edit:
Although, it is worth mentioning, that the Blu-ray in this release that comes in the case, is from the new 4K master.. it's not the old Blu-ray that we've had since 1921 just slipped into a new case. It is beautiful, too.
I just watched it and it's great.I need to compare this to the old Blu Ray. Of course the movie is perfect. It keeps you engage. Audio was great! I need to compare this also to the old release.
I know that this 4k version has an extended version of the movie, but is it also the original bios version?
i wish they had leon, kubricks close personal assistant do the commentary, i would have bought it for sure just for that
Just bought this from bb store 4K version👍
We would like to know what kind of equipment you are using to review discs.
Does anyone know if the digital copy that comes with it is in 4k or 1080?
It is technically a "4k digital copy," but MoviesAnywhere, VUDU, iTunes, and other linked streaming services don't offer 4k streaming yet, so it will be 1080 until those services are upgraded. When they decide to enable 4k streaming, your digital copy will become a 4k version and you won't have to rebuy it, use a new code, or anything like that. Hope that helps!
@@pighunt2965 I'm gonna assume you're trolling that guy lol
The coolest reviewer in town when it comes to older movies especially. Keep it going jeff. .👍
Earned a new subscribing I really want to know about 4K trying to figure out what will be my first 4K perches
I watched it yesterday with my dad, I got it for Christmas also with Jaws 4K, Close Encounters of the Third Kind 4K, and some others. The scene with the woman in the bathroom looks clearer 🤢😂
I preordered the steelbook, can't wait for it 👍
Have you seen the Wendy Carlos composer piece yet? I'd love to hear what its about since Carlos is quite reclusive. Is it a new interview or is it from the 80's?
Wow Jeff you are the first!
Hi there
Would you know if the standard blu ray version included with this 4k cut is anymore of an upgrade to the full blu ray version from around 3 years ago . ( The one that included the bonus standard dvd disc
Does the 4k version open up with the Warner brothers big w logo or does it have the shield logo because here’s the list of every version of the movie that I’ve seen:
The 1985 abc Sunday night movie broadcast had the distributed by Warner bros television big w logo at the beginning which is very strange considering it should’ve appeared at the end of the movie
The 2001 dvd release had the Warner brothers shield logo with the Warner communications byline at the beginning
And the 2009 blu ray version has the Warner brothers shield logo with the time Warner entertainment byline at the beginning
The DTS-HD Master Audio track should have a marked upgrade in sound quality being 24-bit; compared to the original 16-bit LPCM track.
Thanks for the review - one of the best films ever made.
Oh good call. I misread the Blu-ray label. That was just a Dolby Digital 5.1
@@JeffRauseo - The Blu-ray has a lossless 16-bit LPCM 5.1 track that sounds great - I've heard it hundreds of times on my system. But the 4K Blu-ray's DTS-HD 5.1 track should be 24-bit, and have a richer fuller sound, higher bitrate. Can you confirm if it's 24-bit? Thanks.
this is one of my favourite movies by Stanley Kubrick and a classic horror movie and great in 4K glad I picked it up 2 years ago now and 2001 a space odyssey by Warner brothers
Hi mate after 20 years of buying dvd then blu ray now 4K l have decided to go mostly digital. I buy them of iTunes was just wondering if you would review the digital versions as well, or do a physical vs digital picture test. Your channel is brilliant keep up the good work.
Tony Brennan digital just isn’t really my space. I don’t own any digital copies.
I have the two disc special edition dvd and both disc have art work which is nice.
thanks for your hard work Jeff!
Looking forward to this 4K. I note the exterminator film on dvd in the background. Great film from the 80s :)
Glad I saw your review! Definitely going to pass on this one - your specifics fall far short of convincing me to triple-dip at the price they're asking.
Is the bluray on the 4K release remastered too?
About to pre order this one. New subscriber by the way!
I'm assuming you are talking about leon vitali. the guy is legend in his own right, see 'filmworker' on netflix.
Can’t wait for the steelbook next week
You’re dope bro..love your reviews..so hooked
I saw Hateful Eight & Dunkirk in 70mm at the Somerville Theatre. Awesome times !!!
Is the included digital copy also 4K?
would you guys recommend this version or the best Buy steel book version ?
The VHS version
Definitely getting this.
Pre ordered the steel book earlier in thd year, forgot about it until now!
This 4K release seems to have a different aspect ratio, it show less on the edges...please check out 🤔🤔🤔
Yes, but that’s always been the case. It was 1.78:1 here and on the Blu-ray. I know it’s not the original but it’s the best we’ve had on home media.
Films At Home If you compare the blu ray to this 4K release you will see that these are different aspect ratios 😳
Professor Abronsius it is not. Both are 1.78:1.
cool !!...how did you get that so soon ?
What the hell is the thing with that yellowish tint in 4k releases? It was also in Apocalypse now and i didn't really like it... Also in Alien skin tones were towards orange, but it's still my top 3 4k release!
Informative content, I am subscribing! Keep it up.
I believe that the stedicam was either invented for the Shining or it was the first commercial use of it after the invention hence his inclusion and contribution to the movie
Hi I watch your channel regularly, can you do a review on the regular Bluray version and the 4K version of Alien ( 1979 ) and Aliens ( 1986 ).....I can see the Alien Bluray as the first box on the second row behind you.....:)
Krishna Prasath I did a review of Alien. It’s on my channel.
Is this the full uncut extended version? If not how can I get my hands on that version of the movie besides VHS
Extended version? I know there is a deleted ending never shown but what is extended? I have the 2009 Bluray
Jaws(1975) is one of my favorite movies I'd be happy to pick it up on 4K if they release I'd be happy to pick it up I'll pick it up
Will you pick it up though?
big john I will
What does the digital code gives you?
Holy shit native 4k res. I want it! Is this the version with Jim Carrey? lmfao
Yes. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
For the stupid people who are going to say to us ‘No stupid it’s Jack Nicholson’ then no it isn’t 🤣🤣
I open my brand new shining 4 K and it skips all over the place I would appreciate any advice or help you could give me cleaning the disc. Thanks
Try a microfibre cloth if you have one *(DON’T try any water or chemicals, it could probably damage the disc)*
The point of having the steady cam guy commenting is that The Shining made groundbreaking use of steady cam.
looking forward to seeing this tomorrow in theaters
Something you dont talk about, and for me had a big influence is the fact that the movie had more story to tell than the "original" dick hallorann showed up more you see him talking to the sherrif asking him to contact the family to make sure everything is alright, you see him taking a plane , making a reservation for a snowmobile. Also Danny torrance has more to the Story. For me this was realy a big suprise than this is my alltime favorite movie ♥️