Wanted 4K UHD Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

Wanted is licensed from Universal via Shout Factory, who advertise a new 4K master. It's a good one. A solid, stable grain structure naturally sticks to the image, resolved by the encode without issue. This lets resolution and detail breathe fully, even if Wanted isn't naturally sharp. Cinematography prefers a softer touch, if not enough to drop the definition by anything significant.

Color grading veers toward complete warmth, from the baked in flesh tones to the digital amber tint that creates consistency between scenes. This isn't to a detriment of other primaries, as they still come alive in wide shots of the city or even in a grocery early on. Greens and blues exist right alongside the enhanced reds.

Hefty black levels exist near crush for much of the runtime, giving Wanted an accentuated depth. Dimensionality is firm and doesn't give up. Dolby Vision brings a spark, whether it's car headlights, signage, or the vivid explosions. Intensity is high all around, and while maybe a minor upgrade in detail from the Blu-ray, the other positives make for a safe purchase.

Audio

While begging for Atmos/DTS:X, Shout delivers the same DTS-HD 5.1 track from the Blu-ray. Thankfully, Wanted's audio is continual spectacle. Bullet trails follow the track with thick, powerful bass. Explosions and crashes jump from the subwoofer with brilliant, powerful range. Even music stings provide a jolt.

Surrounds effortlessly dress the soundstage in shattering glass, bullets, or accentuated heartbeats. Every speaker has a presence during any action scene, positioning audio widely around the screen. The entire collapsing train sequence is aural magic in this way.