On the other hand, specular highlights show slightly better improvement, giving the edge of clouds a tight, sparkling glow, metallic surfaces glistening realism and the action a nice splendor. Likewise, contrast falls on the low end of the grayscale due to the stylized photography, but the 4K video is still marginally brighter, supplying the action with cleaner, crisper whites. Sadly, there are also several instances of noticeable aliasing along the sharpest edges and some of the CG action is on the softer side of things. The coarse threading in some of the costumes are a tad sharper, the wear and tear in the iron suits are slightly more detailed, and facial complexions appear natural and revealing. War breaks out on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with a strong HEVC H.265 encode, coming from a 2K digital intermediate.Īdmittedly, the upscaled transfer is comparable to its Blu-ray brethren, but the overall picture quality is nonetheless satisfying, enjoying a welcomed if also a small uptick in definition and clarity. At startup, viewers are taken to a static screen where owners can choose between the start of the movie or look through the menu. Both are housed inside a black, eco-vortex case with a glossy slipcover. The dual-layered UHD66 disc sits comfortably opposite a Region Free, BD50 disc, which is identical to the 2016 Blu-ray. When redeeming said code via or MoviesAnywhere, users have access to the 4K digital version in Dolby Vision HDR with Dolby Atmos. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment brings Captain America: Civil War to Ultra HD Blu-ray as a two-disc combo pack with a flyer for a Disney Digital Copy. At the same time, the thirteenth entry to the MCU is terrifically entertaining and visually spectacular.įor a more in-depth take on the film, check out Aaron Peck's Blu-ray review HERE. Essentially, the plot is an allegory to current world affairs and the complicated ethics behind government interference. Iron Man's utilitarian approach of intervening in the affairs of sovereign countries is counter to Captain America's sense of duty and obligation to the world, not governments or in service of political agendas. It would appear heroism comes at a very high price, compelling the United Nations to step in with oversight legislation called the Sokovia Accords, which divides the team into two philosophical camps.

Loosely-based on Marvel's limited comic book series, this Russo Brothers production forces the Avengers to confront the repercussions of their heroic actions in those sequels, especially after another battle in Africa resulted in several fatalities.

Captain America: Civil War takes place in the aftermath of The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Age of Ultron, requiring audiences to be familiar with the events of those two films and their impact on the lives of our superheroes.

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