TOP 10 4K Blu-Ray's of 2020 | Home Theater Demos

[@TimofejNenarokov]

There is some strange jerkiness is 1917 video snippets.

[@keithwilliams2353]

It also has an excessive watermark. Would lead me to believe that the jerkiness is intentional and is meant to avoid his video getting taken down automatically for using protected content. Seems like a reasonable approach.

[@keithwilliams2353]

@@punchforpound2808 I'm not talking about legal culpability, I'm talking about the video being taken down by KZbin if their automated system detects copyright content in a video. Their automated system can't accurately detect if something is 'fair use' or not.

[@keithwilliams2353]

@@punchforpound2808 KZbin only exists because it got big enough to negotiate a balance between copyright holders and content creators. The system sucks, but the alternative is KZbin not existing at all.

[@Barleyleg]

Ironically, long before I watched this video, I was telling friends and family that ‘1917’ was hands-down the most visually impressive movie I’ve ever watched in my living room. Thanks for this video - keep up the good work!

[@prentissweston5998]

Tenet should be number 1 because its an amazing 4k presentation, the picture is awesome and the sound is Spectacular

[@PickeringSamuel]

For some reason he isn't counting movies that are only 6 channel

[@richellebrittain2127]

He said the only reason he demoted Tenet to honorable mention is its 5.1 non-Atmos mix, which is Christopher Nolan's creative preference.

[@Neonmirrorblack]

The sound is spectacularly bad. It has one of the worst mixes I've heard in a very long, long time. Blaring music and muffled dialogue do not spectacular sound make. Nolan needs to get his head out of his ass regarding sound already and update to at least 7.1. 5.1 was good in 1999, but not anymore.

[@Barefeet200]

@@Neonmirrorblack I just ordered it even though I know I will need the bloody captioning on. What's with todays movie directors that hate clear dialogue

[@Tearial311]

The dialogue was terrible

[@camel40420]

I swear dude called Vin Diesel "Dom" here. Lol.

[@LILGHETTI]

This is Shane's list, these movies may not be the best but visually they're great! Great work! 🔥

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

Such great words to describe all the movies. Shane you really do bring your A game each and every time out. You have become so polished in front of the camera. Honestly you should write a manual about how to develop a personality for the lens.

[@09hunterboy8]

Ford vs Ferrari sounded unreal, I keep coming back to it !

[@jimcameron1234]

The worst DOLBY ATMOS mix has F vs F (saw in DOLBY CINEMA) not a single overhead effect in the whole movie so a waste of 3D immersive audio

[@gabetrinidad1016]

Perhaps it’s time for an “all time” list...

[@nX3lemZ]

Tenet had the best sound of any movie this year, dialog aside. An intense, nervy score that holds the tension from beginning to end. The base during the chopper scenes at the end was insane!

[@colinbooth531]

But Shane said 5.1 and 7.1 mixes weren't eligible. If they were, I think Tenet would've been in the Top Ten.

[@richellebrittain2127]

I think he said Tenet woulda been at or near the top if it wasn't 5.1. I understand 5.1 is Christopher Nolan's personal preference.

[@Nscape-dl2js]

had the best sound ... "dialog aside" lol.. what ?

[@ermatthe]

No. Had to turn subtitles on a quarter of the way through the movie and I just left them on. And even the bass was just over boosted, unbalanced mid bass.

[@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913]

@@Nscape-dl2js 2 years late. But yeah Nolan likes to mix the dialogue into the sound effects and stuff so the clarity is notoriously bad. BUT It is still an incredibly amazing sound experience

[@MegaOCER]

It sucks that the best looking movies are the worst or just okay movies

[@TravisHouze]

It's sadly true. Mortal Engines 4k disc is a monster in PQ and AQ, but I really wish the movie matched the quality

[@DrRobertBischof]

Hey, Invisible Man is pretty good

[@just_dont_cry_living169]

1917 is Great and there are some others that are great but yeah for the most part I hear you fam

[@QFilmz]

%100 , look at terminator dark fates 4K quality compared to Terminator 2 , T2 is one of the greatest movies ever made with one of the worst 4K transfers

[@LoganScottY]

@@DrRobertBischof Pretty good is an understatement. That film is one of my favourite films of all time.

[@Icelandlover]

Being new to 4K physical media (just bought the Panasonic UB9000) i really appreciate the review. Thanks so much!

[@Bladeofelric]

You will love that player. It’s amazing

[@ricktong1228]

Thanks for introducing "The Call of the Wild" as I never know of this and will watch. Others in your top ten list are great and sounding!

[@thomascolato222]

Just watched this last night. Stunning!!! Too bad they used so much CGI because otherwise this is as good as it gets.

[@javi3518]

And The Lord of the rings? And Blade? Spartacus? Alfred Hitckock collection?

[@devonpetersen6309]

What version does he have because midway is in dts 5.1 master auido

[@ermatthe]

The Lord of the Rings trilogy really is exceptional. The picture is surprisingly crisp for an older title. Looks like it was filmed last year. And the atmos sound is very well done too.

[@randmiller88]

@@ermatthe The ignorance in your comment runs so deep that I don't know where to start.

[@smithfan22]

Spartacus is a masterpiece in 4K

[@javi3518]

@@randmiller88 why?

[@88detour]

My ear for sound is probably different from yours Shane. Maybe for picture quality as well. 1. The Invisible Man 2. Ford v Ferrari 3. The Hobbit trilogy 4. 300 5. 1917 6. Birds of Prey 7. Bloodshot 8. Joker 9. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 10. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

[@88detour]

@Jay tech addict Homekit Joker has more of a natural look than BOP. I like the use of color in "Birds of Prey" over "Joker". Plus BOP has better sound separation than Joker. Joker probably does best BOP in the sharpness category.

[@jimcameron1234]

@Jay tech addict Homekit And why? Because of Chris Nolan allways against 3D Video + 3D Audio, i love 3D + 3D immersive audio, can't wait for AVATAR sequels

[@Nytewolf718]

To bad there's no more top ten 3D blu rays.

[@defendtheinnocent]

Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter...just trust me

[@thomascolato222]

Hi Shane. My taste mirrors yours. I'm fortunate to have all of them besides 'The New Mutants'. Happy holidays and enjoy!

[@luatdang1733]

Don't get new mutant. It sucks

[@guillaumeSONY]

I watched Tenet this weekend and the Imax shots are amazing 👀, I'll pickup 300 which was one of my favorite Blu-ray when it came out

[@AndyHugRetro]

I realise we're looking at picture transfer and audio quality but goodness me there are some awful films in this list!

[@Nyarlahotep]

I love how he emphasizes that the list is only considering audio and picture quality then immediately jumps into some of the worst movies ever made haha

[@we8463]

Your equipment is amazing, life is good! Wished we could all get dealer cost like you, that would divide the MSRP by 2! Agreed with you regarding Midway, Terminator, Bloodshot great audio and video but you missed Jaws, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and V for Vendetta

[@bmahoney1568]

Top gun? It was also awesome, I think my favorite 4K uhd disc of the year.

[@donsimpsonshead8809]

He hates film grain.

[@AceZachrocks123]

Excellent list. Based on what I got I would say 1917, Jojo Rabbit, Star Wars ROS, and Midway. For older movies that got 4k releases in 2020 I would say Requiem for a dream, Beetlejuice, Full Metal Jacket and 22 and I suppose 21 jump street

[@cheekster777]

Guess who’s back, it’s your boy...oh wait wrong channel! 🤣 Nice list Shane and very useful to have ratings out of 10 included for both audio and video. Stay safe and Merry Xmas. 🎄

[@therealshanelee]

No. You got the right channel 😎

[@MovieGuy365]

Spectacular list my friend!

[@therealshanelee]

I tried 🍻

[@GrizzlyRed]

I already have Joker and 1917 in my collection in Steelbook, and I totally agree with their listing here! Only issue I have with 1917 is the fairly aggressive judder on my LG C9 OLED.

[@ffdfdfdfdfdfdfdf]

the judder is absolutely horrendous and led to me returning my 77 CX

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

How did the invisible man get a 9.4 for audio? That audio track was amazing

[@ermatthe]

In my opinion Dark Fate had the best audio mix of the year. Couch shaking bass and active atmos from the very first second all the way to the end.

[@robbdalby8304]

I agree with the list! Thanks Shane! Love what you are doing! I own most of the titles and I agree 1917 was the cleanest movie i saw on 4K all year!

[@quark4911]

Totally agree with this whole list, start to finish!!

[@bmahoney1568]

What about jaws? It was amazing, brought the early 70s back to life.

[@catfishhornet]

I think he was rating only new releases, not catalog titles.

[@jasonedwards5363]

@@catfishhornet star wars was 2019, rt?

[@therealshanelee]

4k release was March 31st.

[@davidrembert2682]

Inside joke... it was Jeff at films at home favorite movie...lol

[@bmahoney1568]

@@catfishhornet ya but why not new to 4K releases, jaws can out around may 2020 as a restored 4K uhd title.

[@kachiggamybigga9481]

Hey just wondering why gemini man didn't make the list or at least honorable mentions.

[@88detour]

That "Soap Opera" look is a gimmick.

[@nacthenud]

I watched the first 10 minutes of this just to check it out quickly. Must be THE crispest film I've ever witnessed.

[@kennethlui2268]

I think Gemini Man is the sharpest looking movie I have ever seen

[@brucecarter6205]

@@88detour not a gimmick. Whether you like it or not, 60 FPS makes fast moving action look crisp, clear, and lifelike.

[@DrRobertBischof]

Didn't that come out last year or no?

[@tehgman2]

The sheer number of ads! Great list though.

[@donjaun540]

I liked your list and explanation for each title.

[@davidrembert2682]

Shane...I know you said it have to be an atmos sound but Tenet should have been in the top three because even having a 5.1 it is so much superior to the call of the wild atmos which we have to turn up.

[@mar1no124]

From 2019, I recommend *Alita Battle Angel* on 4K You won't regret it, make sure you have surround sound 5.1 or higher. 65 inch screen or bigger.

[@dallascowboyshighlights9632]

Great video. I actually own five of your choices.

[@kovalveli]

I'm glad you mentioned tenet but , also understand your criteria , that 5.1 sound was nice ,minus the dialog of course ,lol

[@thomaswu3378]

Thank you Shane! Now I know what’s missing in my collection!

[@JWickyJr13]

I hadn’t realized how much film grain was in Rise of Skywalker until I turned it on recently. Great list, I want to check some of these out now that I’ve got an Atmos setup in my basement.

[@arashjahn]

Hey Shane, ever consider doing a review of the Top Ten 4K music concerts for the year? Muse, Roger Waters, Metallica, and others made great contributions this year....with amazing audio and color fidelity. Might have to use AppleTV 4K for the source.

[@kingtrance6826]

Yes but those artists are only available for streaming on Amazon Prime in 4k Ultra not on any physical 4K Ultra discs as far as I can tell.

[@arashjahn]

@@kingtrance6826 Metallica was physical, and I think the others were too but only in Blu-ray.

[@nacthenud]

Great list. I own all of these, though I've only gotten around to watching 3 of them.

[@bachemaqbul]

man after he revealed 1917 on No1 I was kinda shocked... coz I thought TENET was the best of the year... but than he mentioned TENET doesn't count because of not having DolbyAtmos...well done

[@jesuscastellanos6718]

I really enjoyed your KZbin channel, very well done.

[@ffuentes900]

Shane can you tell us more about the 2k DI Vs 4K DI? Do we really need to pay attention to sites like real or fake 4K to get an indicator of video quality ?

[@richellebrittain2127]

I don't pay that much attention to those kind of sites anymore. Though a 2K DI does limit the pixel count, it doesn't prevent the use of HDR on the 4K transfer; IMO HDR is more important than the additional pixels. Besides, professional upscalers are usually higher quality than in consumer devices; redoing 2K CGI in 4K (as Peter Jackson did with much of the LOTR trilogy) is even better.

[@originalRoyalty1]

Nice list .I have 9 of the 10 including the honorable mentions .

[@TMERUNNR]

Dammit Shane, why you gotta be the Spoiler of 2020!?? LOL🤣🤣, Luv the rant on the other channel, your stance and answers where Awesome! I trust your opinions a lot as I do my due diligence too. Have a Merry Christmas Bro!!

[@nirajktm]

Was waiting for this vid, great list Shane

[@kevinkoch6900]

I can't buy a film because it looks good. I have to love the film. Good review though.

[@nosuchthing8]

Agree

[@adamtoronibyrne1086]

Nice list! Thanks for sharing.

[@richardmyers7181]

Well done shane happy christmas

[@djviddo2620]

Lol, didn't know 1917 was shot from an epileptic perspective... 🤣

[@lovishthecoverking]

glitches at 1917 :)

[@onlyzach1]

I sure hope he didn't watch 1917 like that with all those glitches!

[@lovishthecoverking]

@@onlyzach1 😂😂😂😂

[@Icelandlover]

Needed if Shane does not want to be hit with copyrights.

[@onlyzach1]

@@Icelandlover Yet the other movies?

[@DarkKnight-gi5vd]

Is 1917 a great movie? Because if it is, I may buy it in 4K

[@hglmedia307]

I’m glad 1917 made it to No.1 however I’m surprised GEMINI MAN never made this list maybe the Soap Opera effect just didn’t go down well I know I was never a big fan of the 60fps version hence why I imported the 3D Blu-ray from Germany 🇩🇪, but I have to say great top 10 list Shane

[@colinbooth531]

Does the 3D version have Atmos?

[@hglmedia307]

@@colinbooth531 it sure does 👍

[@colinbooth531]

@@hglmedia307 thanks. I have the 4K60 version but I might import the 3D version too, it's one of the very few 3D I don't own.

[@hglmedia307]

@@colinbooth531 I ended up importing the Steelbook that included 4K, 3D & Blu-ray. There is a separate 3D Blu-ray & Blu-ray pack as well GERMANY 🇩🇪 is the only country in the world selling the 3D Version of GEMINI MAN

[@colinbooth531]

@@hglmedia307 lucky them!

[@eddiesfilmsnstuff]

Everyone asking “what about this one or what about that one” 🤦🏽‍♂️ good lord

[@bowserjjumetroid3645]

Well, it's not as if those aren't honest questions......

[@joblo1978]

@@bowserjjumetroid3645 they aren’t, it’s HIS list

[@bowserjjumetroid3645]

@@joblo1978 He didn't seem to imply his subjective opinion in his video -- Did he say _(in any way)_ that this was specifically his personal list? Because, at least In the beginning, he only said that the list is composed of 4Ks with the "Best of video and/or audio quality" -- Objectivity is implied, not subjectivity. Others' honest questions regarding other potential top picks are thus reasonable, but even with the subjectivity implied, aren't others' suggestions a good thing? Wouldn't it potentially bring out a better option and improve upon the content? Sure, it may be noisy, obnoxious and sometimes frustrated and aggressive, which I do not condone, but regardless it's probably a good thing to have that conversation available, no?

[@randomCDN]

Will there be a top 10 4k remastered movies list?

[@onlyzach1]

Lots of notes must of been taken there! Nice write up. Do the "bad" movies make it easier to review than the good ones?

[@Franksmediaandreviews]

Great video as always. My favorite 2020 4k movies that I got in no particular order are.... Joker Midway Doctor Sleep SW Rise of the Skywalker 1917 Parasite Beetlejuice Invisible Man 300 Jaws V For Vendetta Blade The Hobbit Trilogy Bought and still need to watch: Tenet, LOTR trilogy, Coming To America, and Requiem For A Dream. Hoping to buy Game of Thrones in 4k soon.

[@savage7ecneek437]

Can't wait for all the movies to release next year

[@cameronmorss7874]

Mr spare change I need ur help it’s an emergency so I just bought a Samsung active shutter 3D television for 350 dollars and when I put the batteries in it won’t stay connected what do I do?

[@AuggieG]

It's time Nolan adapts Atmos mixing to his future movies.

[@Kobiedog31]

Jaws Back to the Future 300 V for Vendetta Mad Max (1979) Blade Pitch Black Top gun? Think you missed some classics.

[@shaneducholke364]

This was only for 2020 releases. 300 was his catalog honorable mention

[@ffdfdfdfdfdfdfdf]

Lovely list but I think you slept on Doctor Sleep Shane. The audio IMO was phenomenal and its crispy as hell. Was this a 2019 release maybe.. ?

[@why7990]

Really good list buddy

[@devonpetersen6309]

Midway is in DTS master audio 5.1 the one I own and it is the 4K version ??

[@victorpulos823]

Love 300 movie

[@TheTom41149]

If you were rating just for picture quality where would Mulan be on your list?

[@SteveSmith-cm1hx]

Cant argue with this list Shane. Great job!

[@sebastianch001]

What about Requiem for a Dream? Is it a good transfer?

[@therealshanelee]

Was ok.

[@cruzgallegos5071]

I love the every 30 to 40 seconds we get a KZbin commercial.... almost forgot about the top 10 list

[@EctoPlasmic]

I'm surprised LOTR wasn't mentioned.

[@richellebrittain2127]

Catalog title. Besides there's some controversy as to the tweaks Peter Jackson made to the films, mainly by those who took his "I wanted to make LOTR look just like The Hobbit" comments a bit too literally (LOTR still isn't 3D @ 48 fps). He still did a great job updating LOTR's early-2000's 2K CGI for 4K; it could have been much, much worse.

[@luisgalarza4397]

Jaws, full metal jacket?

[@Mike_v_E]

Kinda bullshit that movies with 5.1 or 7.1 won’t count. Till this day Interstellar has one of the best sound mixes i’ve ever heard

[@Mike_v_E]

@Jay tech addict Homekit Tenet is good, but doesn’t come close to Interstellar

[@Mike_v_E]

@Jay tech addict Homekit you should definitely see the 4k bluray. The sound and imax scenes are insane

[@ffdfdfdfdfdfdfdf]

Also Mulan has to be on the list for its video. I think its very very near if not reference level.

[@LionRafale]

Crispy 2020

[@Trojan0304]

Going to replay Midway

[@CmlDexter]

LOL 1917 Demo footage is just too funny

[@stockman007]

Doms face getting blown off 🤔🤔 Damn straight 😎😎

[@mohammedkhan8293]

Gemini Man n Ford vs Ferrari???

[@WatsonStreetPictures]

Why are Disney discs so quiet? Same goes for Marvel movies

[@mrmotown1004]

Should do a best catalog titles list

[@peppersmith]

Awesome, Hope u be Ready next year for reviews, U gonna be Quite Busy.. Stay Safe, Be Safe!!!!

[@808physicalmedia9]

Two Quarts Low Jeff at “Films at Home” had a Top 7 Blu-ray & 4k Combined List 😂🤣😅

[@xboxgod7725]

Did multiple sets in the list & they shouldn't count as 'one' movie, like goddamn

[@DrRobertBischof]

@@xboxgod7725 his list is specifically what he thinks are the best releases of the year, including packaging and extras. He doesn't just do what's the best looking movies like this. They are two different lists and comparing them is dumb

[@dannymc8449]

10 of the best, but only 2 you’d actually want to own 😂

[@dirk5044]

Good list. I would add Rogue One.

[@DJMARTIN73]

Are you talking about actual disc or stream content? I'm a little confused. If stream; Then who streams 4k?

[@therealshanelee]

What?

[@jeanp.5929]

yes, 4K discs. 4K streaming doesn't compare to physical media.

[@futurecactus]

How could Tenet only be 5.1? A big budget, recent, fast action movie in 5.1 doesn't make sense to me.

[@Celestialrob]

Very strange list. How about Vertigo?

[@csscott9803]

3:46 I got this one blu ray but I wish I got this on 4K.

[@bugboy459]

Why'd you use the song from 1917 during the Midway review...

[@YellowfinGrouper]

I love film grain.

[@bphilbac]

I have most of the movies on this list.

[@MrBoyYankee]

Ditto in fact the majority of these films

[@therron15]

Lol "Dom's face"

[@Izztana666]

The Croods 2......is a demo worthy animation movie to showcase the power of HDR on your 4K telly. Check em out. It’s so colourful.

[@MooseMalarkey]

Full Metal Jacket?

[@danadams8278]

I was trying to find Gravity in 4K. Is it not out yet?

[@therealshanelee]

Not yet.

[@zhugh9556]

Excluding releases that are 4k UHD but don't have an Atmos or DTS:X soundtrack seems to be an odd choice. Films made before the 80s are sometimes released with only the original 2.0 lossless audio and don't include an Atmos remix. This is not a mark against the release. A movie shot in 1950 is generally not going to benefit from a remix that includes height channels or even a surround sound mix.

[@richellebrittain2127]

I think he excluded catalog titles in general, so not having Atmos or DTS:X on some of those isn't an issue. The biggest impact his exclusion had was on Tenet, because Christopher Nolan still prefers traditional 5.1 mixes.

[@zhugh9556]

@@richellebrittain2127 But he did include some catalog titles such as 300.

[@richellebrittain2127]

@@zhugh9556 300 was an honorable mention because it's catalog, just like Tenet was because it's not Atmos. His main list had only 2019 & 2020 films with Atmos or DTS:X mixes.

[@zhugh9556]

@@richellebrittain2127 Ah yes you're right. I guess the odd choice would then be excluding any catalog titles.

[@randybradley4151]

8:14 Dom's face getting blown off? You know how popular you are in real life when your celebrity name doesn't get mentioned but a character that you've played does.

[@outquick]

🍿🍿🍿TOP TEN🍿🍿🍿

[@audiotechguy]

Good job

[@john2914]

Well the odd thing about this video is that someone over age 15 could not watch or buy these movies. Odd how life turns. We not talking about a good movie, we talking about picture quality of crap or low quality stories. Your list is fine, but these are shit movies. There a good movies to watch. This video is fine. Thanks for sharing.

[@iwasteuseraccounts]

WoooW my mind and eyes hate me after watching the 1917 part 😂😂😂