It would be a miscarriage of justice to not help sell David Leitch's pulsating directorial feature debut, Atomic Blonde. Alas, here I am posting about it as the umpteenth fanboy blogger who had his fill of watching actress Charlize Theron cut her teeth even further as a headling star in an action thriller that defies denialist expectations and further continues to reshape how principal action scenes are made in Hollywood.
If it means anything, my two cents can be read here. I almost didn't bother posting one at the time but it actually felt good to get my thoughts out as much as I felt the need to stay on top of how I critique films now compared to when I started this site; a few certain films I've reviewed in the past are getting sequels involving filmmakers I've lended a bit of a curve to despite their flaws and I lately find myself shortening it, lest directors feel the need to use sites like mine to push their stuff on the count of how "awesome" it is because of the content I discuss.
...So, that's where I stand - This, adding to the fact that even filmmakers on Leitch's level, or he himself, are not infallible. Atomic Blonde was more than a breath of fresh air this year next to banner titles like John Wick: Chapter Two and last year's Deadpool. It was exactly what the doctor ordered, and here's to hoping the trend continues. For all it's worth, share the trend at home in 4K and then some as the holidays near.
Peep the announcement from last week, or simply pre-order your Blu-Ray copy today and stay tuned for ordering info on the 4K rendition.
From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: Atomic Blonde
CHARLIZE THERON TAKES ON BERLIN IN THE SLEEK AND EDGY ACTION-PACKED SPY THRILLER ATOMIC BLONDE
FEATURING EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT INCLUDING BEHIND THE SCENES ACTION, DELETED SCENES AND MORE
"SEXY, ASS-KICKING FUN" - SARA STEWART, NEW YORK POST
AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL OCTOBER 24, 2017
4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™, DVD AND ON DEMAND NOVEMBER 14, 2017
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
CERTIFIED FRESH ON ROTTEN TOMATOES
Double-crossed while sent to collect stolen intelligence in East Germany, elusive secret agent Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, The Fate of the Furious) unleashes a deadly arsenal of skills in ATOMIC BLONDE, the adrenaline pumping, stylish spy-thriller, coming to Digital on October 24, 2017 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on November 14, 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Adapted from Antony Johnson's graphic novel, The Coldest City, the explosive film set in the late eighties takes viewers on a high-stakes chase as Theron attempts to escape Berlin. The 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital versions include commentary from the cast, filmmakers, stunt performers and fight coordinators, plus behind-the-scenes features that take viewers inside the making of the film's intense stunt choreography.
From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: Atomic Blonde
Oscar®-winner Charlize Theron stars as elite MI6's most lethal assassin and the crown jewel of her Majesty's secret intelligence service, Lorraine Broughton, in ATOMIC BLONDE. When she's sent on a covert mission into Cold War Berlin, she must use all of the spycraft, sensuality and savagery she has to stay alive in the ticking time bomb of a city simmering with revolution and double-crossing hives of traitors. Broughton must navigate her way through a deadly game of spies to recover a priceless dossier while fighting ferocious killers along the way in this breakneck action-thriller from director David Leitch (Deadpool 2, John Wick). Theron is joined by James McAvoy (Split, X-Men: First Class), Sofia Boutella (The Mummy, Star Trek Beyond) and John Goodman (Transformers: The Last Knight, Patriots Day) in what critics are calling "the best spy movie in years," Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV.
BONUS FEATURES on 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™, DVD and digital
• Deleted and Extended Scenes
Welcome to Berlin – The ultimate setting for a Cold War spy thriller, Berlin becomes a character of its own. Go behind the wall for this making-off.
• Blondes Have More Gun – Lorraine Broughton has one impressive set of skills. See what it took for Charlize Theron to fully transform herself into this tenacious character.
• Spymaster – David Leitch spins the spy genre on its head through exemplary action sequences and complex characters. Hear from cast and crew what it was like to work with this cutting edge director.
• Anatomy of a Fight Scene – Director David Leitch breaks down the incredibly detailed long-take stairwell shot in this anatomy of a fight scene.
• Story in Motion: Agent Broughton – See Agent Broughton as you never have before in these motion storyboards.
• Story in Motion: The Chase – Gascoigne is on the run. Find out who's after him in this motion storyboard.
• Feature Commentary with Director David Leitch and Editor Elisabet Ronaldsdottir
Atomic Blonde will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack which includes Ultra HD Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™ and Digital. The 4K Ultra HD will include all bonus features on the Blu-ray™ disc.
4K Ultra HD is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HDTM features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience.
Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
DIGITAL lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Til Schweiger, Eddie Marsan, Sofia Boutella, Toby Jones
Casting By: Mary Vernu CSA, Marisol Roncali
Music Supervisor: John Houlhan
Original Score By: Tyler Bates
Costume Designer: Cindy Evans
Edited By: Elisabet Ronaldsdottir
Production Designer: David Scheunemann
Director of Photography: Jonathan Sela
Executive Producers: Nick Meyer, Marc Schaberg, Joe Noezmack, Steven V. Scavelli, Ethan Smith, David Guillod, Kurt Johnstad
Produced By: Eric Gitter, Peter Schwerin, Kelly McCormick, Charliz Theron, A.J Dix, Beth Kono
Based on the Oni Press Graphic Novel Series: "The Coldest City"
Written By: Antony Johnston
Illustration By: Sam Hart
Screenplay By: Kurt Johnstad
Directed By: David Leitch
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:
Street Date: November 14, 2017
Copyright: 2017 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 62191888 (US)/ 62192922 (CDN)
Layers: BD-66
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: Rated R for sequences of strong violence, language throughout, and some sexuality/nudity
Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision/HDR 10
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Brazilian Portuguese, French Canadian, French European and Latin American Spanish Subtitles
Sound: English DTS: X Master Audio, Brazilian Portuguese, French Canadian, French European and Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 1 Hour, 54 Minutes
DOLBY VISION:
Atomic Blonde 4K Ultra HD is available in Dolby Vision™. Leveraging the HDR innovation that powers Dolby's most advanced cinemas around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: November 14, 2017
Copyright: 2017 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 62184526 (US)/ 62187239 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: Rated R for sequences of strong violence, language throughout, and some sexuality/nudity
Video: BD: 1080p High-Definition
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian and Latin American Subtitles
Sound: English DTS: X Master Audio/Dolby Digital 2.0, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 1 Hour, 54 Minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: November 14, 2017
Copyright: 2017 Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 62184532 (US)/ 62187241 (CDN)
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: 16.9 2.40: 1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: Rated R for sequences of strong violence, language throughout, and some sexuality/nudity
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1/ Dolby Digital 2.0, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish Subtitles
Run Time: 1 Hour, 54 Minutes
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