King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

**SYNOPSIS**


When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern (Jude Law), Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy…whether he likes it or not.








**MOVIE REVIEW**


King Arthur while not loved by critics is a fun and quirky film. Guy Ritchie adds his trademark flashbacks and rapid fire dialogue in spots. Charlie Hunnam cuts a strong figure of Arthur who is the reluctant hero. Jude Law was an effective villain though I do wish we had a couple more scenes between him and Eric Bana at the beginning. The action rarely lets up and this is more a blend of the King Arthur legend with interesting fantasy elements. 8/10


**VIDEO QUALITY**


King Arthur: Legend of the Sword arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray with a 2160p transfer in the aspect ratio of 2.40:1 - The 4K Ultra HD presentation HDR boost helps bring a vividness to chain mail, lush green mountains and the fantastical battle scenes. Black levels are deep but there are a few moments where it looks a little faded. The image is crisp and glossy though there are scenes that show softness and I would chalk these up to the visual look not a problem with the transfer. No issues with banding. 8.5/10


**AUDIO QUALITY**


Audio is provided by a Dolby Atmos track. - The thick English brogues have no problems with the crystal clear dialogue. Environmental effects, soaring eagles, fire, swords slashing all benefit from the additional surround and overhead channels. LFE performance was excellent exhibiting deep and precise bass. The score is well balanced in the mix. 9/10


**BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES**

* Arthur with Swagger (HD, 09:41) - Charlie Hunnam is a gentleman, a hunk and a rebel, setting new standards as king and new rules with the ladies.

* Sword from the Stone (HD, 18:49) - Director Guy Ritchie as he breathes 21st Century life and luster into England’s most iconic legend and he creates Camelot for a new audience!

* Parry and Bleed (HD, 05:44) - Charlie Hunnam and other cast members get a crash course in swordplay. Vikings versus Saxons style!

* Building on the Past (HD, 14:00) - Londinium comes to life with a new design of Medieval Urban life, built from scratch.

* Inside the Cut: The Action of King Arthur (HD, 06:08) - Join stunt choreographer Eunice Huthart as she teams with Director Guy Ritchie to create the mind-blowing action of King Arthur.

* Camelot in 93 Days (HD, 10:23) - Friendships and romances strengthen and fray as the realities of a 93 day shoot set in.

* Legend of Excalibur (HD, 06:05) - The world’s most famous sword is brought to life for a new generation.

* Scenic Scotland (HD, 05:33) - Wrapping a monumental production on location in glorious Scotland.

LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain DVD Review

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the DVD I reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own.

**SYNOPSIS**


When Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Bumblebee and Katana suddenly realize they cannot remember a single moment from their Monday at Super Hero High, the young DC Super Heroes spring into sleuthing action! Suspecting foul-play, they band together to retrace their steps and uncover the mystery of who exactly stole their memories – and what nefarious plan might be afoot?





**SERIES REVIEW**


LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain is entertaining for any age or gender really but the target audience would be young girls who are enamored with Wonder Woman and the DC Universe's female characters. This is an original movie produced for home video and is well worth picking up for the growing fangirl in your life. 8/10


**VIDEO QUALITY**


LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain arrives on DVD with a transfer in the aspect ratio of 1.78:1 - Colors are lush, bright and bold. Detail in the animation looked good. Black levels are inky enough. There was very light banding in a few instances. 8/10


**AUDIO QUALITY**


Audio is provided by a Dolby Digital 5.1 track. - Dialogue was crisp and crystal clear, prioritized to the center channel. Surrounds were used effectively for action scenes. LFE performance exhibited some nice depth. No hissing or pops to speak of. 8/10

Pure Country: Pure Heart Blu-ray Review

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own.

**SYNOPSIS**


Pure Country: Pure Heart is the moving, music-driven tale of teenage sisters Ada and Piper. Upon discovering a letter about their late father, a Marine who died in Iraq, they leave rural Tennessee and hit the road secretly in search of the truth about the man they never knew. As they uncover his past as a budding country music star, the sisters find their own voice, beginning their journey as singers/songwriters.





**MOVIE REVIEW**


Pure Country: Pure Heart is a entertaining film for all ages. The music is what really drew me in and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels. The living legend Willie Nelson is a pleasant addition. 8/10


**VIDEO QUALITY**


Pure Country: Pure Heart arrives on Blu-ray with a 1080p transfer in the aspect ratio of 1.78:1 - Color reproduction is full of lush greens, sandy browns and beautiful earth tones. Skintones appeared natural. Black levels have good depth. The image is sharp with clarity in fine details shining through. 9/10


**AUDIO QUALITY**


Audio is provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. - Dialogue was crisp and prioritized to the center channel. Where this track shows it strength is in the full and rich sound of the music. LFE performance added just the right amount of depth to the great music. No issues to speak of. 9/10


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* "We Don't Run - Music Video with Willie Nelson

* You've Got to Have Heart

* Me Oh My Meemaw's Pecan Pie