Godzilla vs. Kong 4K Blu-ray Review & Comments

Wondering if the HDR metadata is correct as it's only few notches above Skull Island which I thought had lacklustre HDR and was only a subtle improvement over the Blu-ray.

Debunks the beliefs of high bit who*es as VT says...

Godzilla: 2014

Maximum Content Light Level : 498 cd/m2
Maximum Frame-Average Light Level : 92 cd/m2

Kong: Skull Island

Maximum Content Light Level : 456 cd/m2
Maximum Frame-Average Light Level : 151 cd/m2

Godzilla: KOTM

Maximum Content Light Level : 1998 cd/m2
Maximum Frame-Average Light Level : 414 cd/m2

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Only about 600nits again if the actual metadata is correct... not full HDR again... not exactly hard to render some CGI scenes to 1-2k peak highlights. Would like HDTVTest to put this movie through his True/Fake HDR review process on the Sony reference monitor.

Seriously though, when I see some of the moronic comments here about not caring about "graphs and specs" is it any wonder why we are constantly shafted by movie studios, when they can get away with it, given how people proudly proclaim their ignorance online these days.
 
Only about 600nits again if the actual metadata is correct... not full HDR again... not exactly hard to render some CGI scenes to 1-2k peak highlights. Would like HDTVTest to put this movie through his True/Fake HDR review process on the Sony reference monitor.

Seriously though, when I see some of the moronic comments here about not caring about "graphs and specs" is it any wonder why we are constantly shafted by movie studios, when they can get away with it, given how people proudly proclaim their ignorance online these days.

I'm a moron. And proud of it.
 
Only about 600nits again if the actual metadata is correct... not exactly full HDR again is it... not exactly hard to render some CGI scenes to 1-2k peak highlights. Would like HDTVTest to put this movie through his True/Fake HDR review process on the Sony reference monitor.

Seriously though, when I see some of the moronic comments here about not caring about "graphs and specs" is it any wonder why we are constantly shafted by movie studios, when they can get away with it, given how people proudly proclaim their ignorance online these days.

It is still HDR but not the eyeballs melting type. What I was trying to convey is you can get impactful HDR picture at well under 1000 nits and > 400 nits. Many are hung up on peak brightness and this is one of the film that proves that don't need light cannon HDR grading to melt your eyeballs lol.

Btw, I hope the HDR metadata posted above is correct as the player can sometime show different values.
 
I'm not saying this movie was bad, but I've actually already forgotten most of it! Like a type of PTSD, my brain has blocked it out from my memory... So the question is, do I put myself through that again to see if its better the second time around, or do I let sleeping dogs lie.. I also do not remember King Of Monsters either....

But I'm sure the disc looks nice....
 
It is still HDR but not the eyeballs melting type. What I was trying to convey is you can get impactful HDR picture at well under 1000 nits and > 400 nits. Many are hung up on peak brightness and this is one of the film that proves that don't need light cannon HDR grading to melt your eyeballs lol.

Btw, I hope the HDR metadata posted above is correct as the player can sometime show different values.

Actually I didn't buy the 4K version of this... only got the Bluray version before I saw this review since it also has Dolby Atmos which is what I wanted and though it was just going to be another 2K upscale on 4K disc so not much extra for a huge price increase (€20 vs €35 in shop here).

But now I see it is actually a true 4K DI, I'm thinking I actually do want the full 4K version of it... I wish it was the first time I have bought both Bluray and 4K version of a movie.

Also if anyone is wondering where they got the head of King Ghidorah in this movie... watch past end credits of previous King of Monsters movie to see the small extra scene explaining how.
 
Actually I didn't buy the 4K version of this... only got the Bluray version before I saw this review since it also has Dolby Atmos which is what I wanted and though it was just going to be another 2K upscale on 4K disc so not much extra for a huge price increase (€20 vs €35 in shop here).

But now I see it is actually a true 4K DI, I'm thinking I actually do want the full 4K version of it... I wish it was the first time I have bought both Bluray and 4K version of a movie.

Also if anyone is wondering where they got the head of King Ghidorah in this movie... watch past end credits of previous King of Monsters movie to see the small extra scene explaining how.

I don't care if it's a 2K DI or a 2K upscale. You still get full resolution of 2K as opposed to 1920x1080 and HDR/WCG to spice things up. There are many 2K upscale that look better than native 4K pipeline. Different movies are shot on different cameras / film stocks applying various techniques and artistic intent which are going to impact overall final output.
 
Actually I didn't buy the 4K version of this... only got the Bluray version before I saw this review since it also has Dolby Atmos which is what I wanted and though it was just going to be another 2K upscale on 4K disc so not much extra for a huge price increase (€20 vs €35 in shop here).

But now I see it is actually a true 4K DI, I'm thinking I actually do want the full 4K version of it... I wish it was the first time I have bought both Bluray and 4K version of a movie.

Also if anyone is wondering where they got the head of King Ghidorah in this movie... watch past end credits of previous King of Monsters movie to see the small extra scene explaining how.
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Interesting. I was thinking it might be. Since it has everything including true 4K DI. And I can see from your equipment list that you definitely have the gear to truly see and hear it properly! I mean I don't even have a HDR or 4K capable PJ yet. And I suppose the relatively low 600nit peak highlights are still far above what even best HDR PJs are able to display anyway. I guess I will be upgrading to 4K disc of this some time and adding to PLEX server.

I don't care if it's a 2K DI or a 2K upscale. You still get full resolution of 2K as opposed to 1920x1080 and HDR/WCG to spice things up. There are many 2K upscale that look better than native 4K pipeline. Different movies are shot on different cameras / film stocks applying various techniques and artistic intent which are going to impact overall final output.

Oh lets not start the old 2K vs 1080 DI debate again! Personally I don't think 2048x1080 vs 1920x1080 makes much difference compared to 4096 x 2160. Only the extra HDR+WCG makes most difference.

Yes lots of upscales look great and I have lots... also obviously cameras used affects it... but still having shot on a 6K camera and then downscaled to 2K and then upscaled back to 4K is going to be worse than downscaling directly from 6K to 4K... and no amount of marketing and propaganda from industry will convince me otherwise.
 
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Even if the HDR is nerfed on this it's still a stunning 4k presentation and reference quality
 
Only about 600nits again if the actual metadata is correct... not full HDR again... not exactly hard to render some CGI scenes to 1-2k peak highlights. Would like HDTVTest to put this movie through his True/Fake HDR review process on the Sony reference monitor.

Seriously though, when I see some of the moronic comments here about not caring about "graphs and specs" is it any wonder why we are constantly shafted by movie studios, when they can get away with it, given how people proudly proclaim their ignorance online these days.
I can draw you a graph regards pretension if you like?
 
Mod comment to below posters.

Only about 600nits again if the actual metadata is correct... not full HDR again... not exactly hard to render some CGI scenes to 1-2k peak highlights. Would like HDTVTest to put this movie through his True/Fake HDR review process on the Sony reference monitor.

Seriously though, when I see some of the moronic comments here about not caring about "graphs and specs" is it any wonder why we are constantly shafted by movie studios, when they can get away with it, given how people proudly proclaim their ignorance online these days.

Not nice to call members who disagree with you.


I can draw you a graph regards pretension if you like?
Nor is that having a personal pop at geogan.
 
Only about 600nits again if the actual metadata is correct... not full HDR again... not exactly hard to render some CGI scenes to 1-2k peak highlights. Would like HDTVTest to put this movie through his True/Fake HDR review process on the Sony reference monitor.

Seriously though, when I see some of the moronic comments here about not caring about "graphs and specs" is it any wonder why we are constantly shafted by movie studios, when they can get away with it, given how people proudly proclaim their ignorance online these days.
Having watched the 3D version, the colours, contrast ratio and level of detail looks pretty amazing, especially for an SDR picture. But I think that maybe watching on a larger screen helps, especially for detail.

But the 4k DV disc is pretty special. Unlike Blade Runner 2049, the difference between the HDR and SDR presentations is clear. Even at 600 nits, the extra contrast, subtle variation in colours and detail is obvious even on a standard sized TV.
 
Finally watched this, in great anticipation…
What a disappointment. Dreadful movie. Barely better than Godzilla King of the Monsters, and not a patch on the excellent Kong:Skull Island.
 
Finally watched this, in great anticipation…
What a disappointment. Dreadful movie. Barely better than Godzilla King of the Monsters, and not a patch on the excellent Kong:Skull Island.
They're all basically shit, it's all about the eye candy. Hence Kong vs Godzilla is arguably the best of the bunch...
 
What a disappointment. Dreadful movie. Barely better than Godzilla King of the Monsters, and not a patch on the excellent Kong:Skull Island.
Totally agree. This and KOTM are pure eye candy movies with human characters that are a total waste of time.

In comparison, the Skull Island cast are marvellous and make the movie. Which is light years ahead of the other 2.
 
Totally agree. This and KOTM are pure eye candy movies with human characters that are a total waste of time.

In comparison, the Skull Island cast are marvellous and make the movie. Which is light years ahead of the other 2.
Spot on - my wife and I watched Skull Island in awe, totally unprepared for the intensity and gore of it. And that only mattered because it had a great cast and characters.
 
They're all basically sh*t, it's all about the eye candy. Hence Kong vs Godzilla is arguably the best of the bunch...

Completely agree. Don't get the love that skull Island gets, the plot makes about as much sense as this (i.e. None) and all the characters are stereotypes.

If you don't watch this on a big screen you're wasting your time.
 
Certainly a full on Atmos mix. Very good in terms of effects placement but someone must have been twiddling the volume knob in mastering as it's loud as hell.

Good couple of hours of brain switched off action for a Sunday afternoon. :cool:
 
Is there any difference between the Japanese/Korean 100GB disc and the UK/USA 66GB disc? Does the 100GB disc offer higher bit rates, etc?
 
We just watched this, & it was a great fun popcorn Movie. Looked great & that was a seriously nice Atmos track. Storyline? who cared!

Just sorry that at the end King Kong & Godzilla didn't put their....arms around each other & go & find a Titan Pub.
 
Is there any difference between the Japanese/Korean 100GB disc and the UK/USA 66GB disc? Does the 100GB disc offer higher bit rates, etc?

Japanese one is from a different company. Think someone posted the BDInfo dump in the thread at Blu ray forum.
 
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Finally got my hands on the Japanese 4K version, and it is better than the UK release. 100Gb disc, with Average bit rate of 80-90 Mbs, verse UK's 50-60Mbs, which gives a better PQ, the Japanese version felt more 3D, compared to the flat look on the UK version. Sound bit rate is also double that of the UK as well.
 
Definitely worth getting this version
 
I attempted and failed to watch this last night on 4K. I switched it off after 45 minutes, which is 45 minutes longer than deserved judging off what I saw, which I can only describe as akin to both Godzilla and Kong defecating two huge steaming piles on screen - they didn't, but they may as well have done given proceedings. Absolutely awful. At least I only paid second hand price from CeX and didn't help to increase first hand sales of this woeful film. 1/5* 💩

If this is the best that Hollywood can come up with now, then they should call it a day. And as for you Warner Bros. studios, when are we getting a definitive release of L.A. Confidential on 4K? It's long overdue for this 4K enthusiast.
 

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