As Good As It Gets 4K UHD Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

As Good As It Gets starts questionably behind the printed titles. Thick grain descends to chroma noise, but it's quick turn-around. Once into the film itself, grain shrinks to a minimum, held together by the encoding. That leaves pure, natural imagery behind, resolved crisply behind a slight tinge of cinematography's deliberate haze. Detail sprouts openly. Facial definition looks fantastic in close. Exteriors handle themselves just as well.

Color splendidly comes alive in Dolby Vision, from the yellow taxis outside to the red seats in the restaurant. Flesh tones present a well saturated warmth within this gorgeously organic palette.

Generous in contrast too, brightness sustains a pleasing peak where possible. Metal shimmers under New York sun or off windows. Black levels have their own thrust. Shadows deepen to provide a hefty foundation for depth. That remains stable throughout.

Bass jumps from the low-end where possible. Not often, but music can light up the subwoofer.

Audio

Strong in sense-of-place ambiance, this Atmos remix livens up every moment in the city. Rears track passing traffic and horn honking. Voices pan while walking. Inside, doors slam in the proper channel or music spread into the surrounds. It's a constant performer.