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Title: Hacksaw Ridge 4K UHD Blu - ray
Post by: AVSCraig on March 07, 2018, 02:33:17 PM: Hacksaw Ridge 4K UHD Blu - ray
Studio: Lionsgate Films
Release Date: 2016
Rating: R
HDR: HDR10
Aspect ratio: 2.39:1

Film: 4.5 / 5

Plot – The mostly true story of Desmond Doss ( played by Andrew Garfield ), the first officially recognized conscientious objector to be given the Medal of Honor for his actions during WWII in the Pacific as a medic.

For more on the real story –
https://desmonddoss.com/bio/bio-real.php

My Thoughts – This is an incredible true war story, story of courage and a story of following one’s beliefs no matter the cost. Performances are excellent, and the story of Desmond Doss is in my opinion not to be missed.

Video : 4.5 / 5 - The 4K video, while upscaled, is excellent. Detail and color are top notch, as are black levels. This is a reference disc in my opinion.

Audio : 5 / 5 - The Dolby Atmos sound track on this disc is top notch. Surrounds get a workout during battle scenes, as will your subwoofer. My room shudders during the battleship shelling scenes.
A reference audio track all around.

Conclusion : this has become both a favorite war movie / biography and a demo worthy disc. Highly recommended.

Reference Review System:
JVC DLA-RS4500 4K Ultra High Definition Front Projector
( Calibrated by Kris Deering )
Stewart Filmscreen – 128” diagonal StudioTek 130 G3 2.35:1 screen
Stewart Filmscreen – 122” diagonal Cima Neve 16:9 screen
Panamorph Paladin DCR lens
Lumagen Radiance Pro Video Processor
Denon X8500H receiver
Parasound Halo A 52+ amp – powering the left / center / right / wide speakers
Oppo UBD203 4K Blu Ray player
Panasonic DP-UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
9.4.4 Speaker System - Martin Logan Motion 40’s ( 2 ), Motion SLM XL center speaker, Motion FX surrounds ( 4 ), Motion LX16 wide channel speakers ( 2 ) , Motion 4 heights ( 4 )
Two SVS PC 12 Plus cylinder subs
Four SVS SB2000 subs
AC Infinity AIRCOM T8 component cooling fans ( 3 )
GIK Acoustic Panels
PFP M1500 – UPS
Title: Re: Hacksaw Ridge 4K UHD Blu - ray
Post by: AVSCraig on March 07, 2018, 02:51:13 PM: More screen shots ( JVC RS4500 projector, Stewart StudioTek 130 screen, Canon G7X camera ) -
Title: Re: Hacksaw Ridge 4K UHD Blu - ray
Post by: AVSCraig on March 07, 2018, 03:05:37 PM: Final screen shots ( JVC RS4500 projector, Stewart StudioTek 130 screen, Canon G7X camera ) -
Title: Re: Hacksaw Ridge 4K UHD Blu - ray
Post by: AVSMike on March 07, 2018, 06:54:04 PM: One of my favorites. Have watched it several times.
Title: Re: Hacksaw Ridge 4K UHD Blu - ray
Post by: AVSCraig on May 31, 2019, 04:50:21 PM: This 4K Blu-ray is $10.00 right now on Amazon. Excellent movie if you don't have it in your collection.
Title: Re: Hacksaw Ridge 4K UHD Blu - ray
Post by: AVSCraig on December 07, 2019, 02:37:29 PM: I'm watching this film again tonight with friends that have never seen it in honor of Pearl Harbor Day and Desmond Doss. Great film !