Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera 4K Ultra HD

"Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera" is the sequel to 2018’s action-heist hit "Den oO Thieves."Big Nick (Gerald Butler) is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves through the infamous Panther mafia, and their plot to pull off a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange.( Gary Reber)

Special feature include commentary with Writer-Director Christian Gudegast, Producer Tucker Tooley, Cinematographer Terry Stacey, and Editor Roberth Nordh, the featurette "Flipping The Script: Plotting Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera" (HD 21:09), 14 deleted scenes (HD 18:02), theatrical trailer and a digital copy.

The 2.39:1 2160p HEVC/H.265 Ultra HD Dolby Vision/HDR10 picture, reviewed on a VIZIO Quantum X P85QX-JI UHD/HDR display, was photographed digitally using the Sony CineAlta Venice 2 camera system and sourced from a 4K master Digital Intermediate format. Picture quality is excellent, The production design is realistic throughout and set in mostly Nice, France in exterior and interior settings, such as outdoor cafes. The color palette exhibits an intense visual quality with well-saturated natural hues that are warm and rich. Color density is solid, natural and realistic under varying light conditions. Flesh tones are realistically hued. The ocean water colors off Nice are realistic. HDR contrast is excellent whether during outdoor or nighttime scenes. Blacks levels are inky deep and solid. Shadow delineation is revealing. White levels are realistically illuminated. Resolution is excellent throughout, with fine detail revealed in every scene. Facial features reveal skin tones, lines, wrinkles, makeup, beards and hair. Costume fabrics are detailed, such as Big Nick's and others attire. Sets and locations and objects within are revealing. This is a terrific filmic picture with sharp and clear imagery that is engaging in every scene. (Gary Reber)

The Dolby Atmos/Dolby TrueHD 7.1-channel soundtrack sounds dynamic with all sound elements firing. Atmospherics create realism. Sound effects can be intense and support the action. Bass extends deep and sounds robust. In parts, there is a powerfully deep bass foundation to the proceedings. Sound effects are also delivered with intense transient effects, such as gunfire exchanges during a car chase. Foley sound effects are perfectly in sync with picture. The the orchestral and other music is intense and completely envelops the sound field with a wide and deep soundstage and strong surround extension. At times, the music can be bass emphasized with a rhythmic foundation. Dialogue is a major focus and is delivered with generally good spatial integration though often ADR produced and wanting in such.

The Immersive Sound element is comprised of an aggressive extension of the music, some dialogue, Foley sound effects, atmospherics, sound effects and much more. There is a lot going on and the sound design creates an effective height layer. This is an extremely active height layer which provides effective dimensional enhancement

This is a terrific holosonic® spherical surround soundtrack with diverse sonics that deliver the suspense and excitement of this intriguing storytelling, (Gary Reber)