Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4K Review + Screenshots (Patreon)
Content
Video
Back to lackluster black levels, at least part of the time. Goblet of Fire tends to avoid sinking to pure black. It's ever so slightly gray, lacking just enough pure depth to create an issue. On the other hand, this is the most saturated of the lot.
Great color fills the opening Quidditch Cup, as does some hot contrast. When the minister stands on stage, his face is blown out. It's strong though, with plenty of HDR pop. Flames inside the main hall finally reveals some brightness and energy.
Grain management is getting ever slightly better as the series moves forward. Less clumping and better clarity highlight Goblet, catching more detail than the previous three films. Resolution is still on the low end, but this is the first one offering a definite boost over the Blu-ray.
4/5
Audio
This trend probably won't stop as the Harry Potter series moves on, but this DTS:X mix is another masterpiece. Beautiful imaging projects crowds through the soundfield, and Quidditch gain excels, even for the short time it's featured.
Spectacular LFE support allows for dominating dynamic range. Like the rest, turn this one up a bit, but once the volume is where it needs to be, prepare for a glorious update to the Blu-ray. 5/5