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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A stunning cinematic achievement.
Putting "Excellent" for plot and acting is kind of cheating since there isn't any plot or acting. That is likely the biggest hurdle most people will have to get over to enjoy this stunning film. Shot in 70mm, there is no dialogue, not even a narrator; the film is entirely comprised of just the audio and video of what was shot. But oh, what incredible wonders the camera did capture. And despite there not being a traditional story, there are certainly many themes touched upon throughout the film's runtime.
The blu-ray's audio/visual quality is impeccable. It is truly a demo-worthy disc.
If you've got a really expensive TV and a very loud sound system, this is a reference-quality Blu-ray. The original 65mm negatives were scanned at 8K resolution, which you'd initially concur doesn't matter on a 1080p Blu-ray, but here we are and it turns out you're wrong. So invite all your friends over to see this thing, and get an expensive TV if you don't already have one.
This film will not be for everyone, as it is a story told through visuals, without dialogue. This does not mean that it is non-narrative. There is a definite point of view and linear progression to the film. The cinematography is absolutely stunning, and the juxtaposition of images are quite startling and innovative at times.
My only quibble, and a minor one at that, is the lack of disc extras, outside of an informative making-of documentary.
