Tommy Boy 4K Blu-ray delivers great video and decent audio in this overall recommended Blu-ray release
The underachieving son of an auto-parts tycoon and a snide accountant hit the road in order to save the family business.
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Paramount has released the long anticipated 4K UltraHD release of the hilarious 1995 Comedy 'Tommy Boy' starring Chris Farley and David
Spade, directed by Peter Segal. New specifications include 2160p/Dolby Vision video; the UHD retains the same Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless soundtrack
from the original 2008 Blu-ray. It also includes all of the legacy bonus features
and adds nothing new. See below for a few thoughts on the new video presentation.
The included screenshots are sourced from a 1080p Blu-ray disc.
The original Blu-ray release of Tommy Boy, which has been around now since late 2008 (sheesh!....how time flies!) has now, finally,
earned a refreshed 2160p/Dolby Vision UHD presentation. The previous Blu-ray was...acceptable...earning a pedestrian, but not poor, 3.0/5.0 video
score, albeit from 2008 it might have been a little lenient so early in the format's lifespan. Does this new UHD bring improvement to a very old and
very
mediocre 1080p image? The answer, fortunately, is a resounding yes!.
The 2160p resolution sees the film not just boosted over the Blu-ray and bolstered by more muscle under the hood, but it is clear that this is indeed
the
product of a new 4K restoration, which Paramount further states has been overseen by Director Peter Segal. The new image is beautifully filmic,
faithful
to the source, and pleasure to behold on the 4K format. Gone is the lackluster, flat, lifeless, processed, and video-y look of the old Blu-ray, replaced
here by a pleasantly rich, naturally sharp image that is healthy in grain retention and density, giving the image a satisfying, fresh from the can look.
Fine detail is very good, especially when looking at the various attire seen throughout the film, dense machinery and parts on the Callahan factory
floor,
and some of the old-town brick-and-mortar structures around the industrial areas of Sandusky. The image additionally boasts complex and naturally
occurring skin details, bringing
the full image into a state of visual excellence that really recreates the film experience for home. I cannot imagine Tommy Boy looking
significantly better than this, and I likewise cannot imagine fans of the film, and the film look in general, walking away in any way disappointed. Is it
the
best
looking catalogue title on the market? Well, no, but it's a mighty fine image as it is.
The Dolby Vision color grading isn't a transformative experience, but it shouldn't be. What it offers is a healthier, more stable, more robust palette,
one
that does not aim for color explosion but rather tonal fidelity. It's an accurate color grading, offering bold and balanced reds, vivid blues, pleasant
greens (especially on Callahan signage) and excellent depth and definition to the full spectrum of color on display. It's plainly superior to the original
Blu-ray for accuracy and stability, which for a film of this sort and source is all one could reasonably hope for. Paramount has certainly nailed the color
spectrum for clothes, location details, and skin, the latter of which appears healthy and accurate on every character. White balance is very good,
though
not brilliant, the white hard hats as seen in some of the early scenes are not perfect, but far healthier than the previous edition. Black level depth is
solid in low light as well.
Additionally, I did not notice any sort of distracting print wear or encode issues. This is a highly enjoyable UHD viewing experience. Fans of the movie,
and fans of
good, hearty, faithful filmic transfers will likewise find this to be a very respectable UHD and certainly one that is easily recommended as a
replacement
for the aged Blu-ray.
This UHD release of Tommy Boy contains all of the bonus content on the included Blu-ray disc, which is identical to the 2008 issue. No extra
content is to be found on the UHD disc, which offers menu options only for "Play," "Settings," and "Scenes."
Paramount took its time getting this fan favorite to the UHD format, and the wait was worth it, at least on the video side. This is a very hearty, and very
worthwhile, and very much needed boost over the 2008 Blu-ray. Sadly, the lossless audio is the same lukewarm presentation that is going on 20 years
old, while
the supplements are identical, too. But the movie is a good one and the new video is a must see for fans. Recommended. Also note that Paramount has
released two SteelBooks for this release: the wide
release and a Wal-Mart exclusive.
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