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Alita: Battle Angel is a futuristic movie where everyone is likely to have robot body parts after a war in the future. Alita is learning about life after being lost and found. She has to recover her memory and is becoming the upcoming hero of the Innocent in her day.

I bought the item but has no digital code inside the disc.

I have heard numerous good things about this movie from director James Cameron so I finally decided to buy the physical copy. Can't wait to see it.

I bought it for Black Friday that was very excellent movie. But i was disappointed that the paper white cover case picture don't have it same as DVD case paper white (inside and outside white paper cover case). see a picture.

4K all the way Alta Battle Angle 3D WOW WOW This movie is unbelievable in 3D must watch!

#alitaarmy Rosa Salazar and crew knock it out of the park on so many levels. Gets better every time I watch it. Too much to take in on first viewing. Bought this for friends and got special edition for self.

Got it for the younger relatives but ended up enjoying it myself; especially on my new atmos surround sound

#alitaarmy Rosa Salazar and crew knock it out of the park on so many levels. Gets better every time I watch it. Too much to take in on first viewing. 4K at its best.

Close up shots of Alita had me in shock in 4k. Couldnt believe my eyes. Plenty of surround sound and 4k looks great!

Saw it in theaters when it was first released and I had to own it

So overall great action scenes but bad story telling!

Awesome 4K blu ray steelbook! Love the design on cover! Must have for any Alita fan!

The little girl shows the big boys how to be a hero. Adaptation of a Manga comic and a darn good one.

Thankfully (and wisely), 26th Century Fox made the smart decision to bundle 3D and 4K together. After all, there is no bigger supporter of the 3D format than James Cameron. If you have a 3D-capable TV this is definitely the format you’ll want to watch. Alita: Battle Angel is the perfect storm of filmmaking; a movie born from James Cameron’s love of the original manga that led to his 180-page script nearly 20 years ago. But given his obligation to the Avatar franchise this was a movie that was likely to never be made until Robert Rodriguez came on as director. He promptly condensed the script to a manageable 130 pages and set off to create the opus we are privileged to view today. Combining some veteran acting talent along with the latest in motion-capture and performance-capture technology to create a totally believable CG heroine, Alita will grab you from the opening frame and won’t let go until the credits start to roll. The storytelling and pacing are outstanding; leaving me to wonder what was in those 50 pages that got cut. I guess I’ll have to read the manga to find out. Alita takes place in the 26th century after The Fall, a major conflict between Earth and Mars that has left the world to thrive in a bustling metropolis that exists under the shadow of Zalem, the last floating city. In this class-based society the untouchably affluent live in Zalem while those below in Iron City work in the factories, producing goods for those above who respond by dumping their waste into a massive landfill. The movie opens with Dr. Dyson Ido (Christoph Waltz) sifting through these mountains of waste looking for anything he can use in his cyborg repair business. Yes, human modifications and cybernetic implants are a normal part of existence in Iron City, which plays heavily into the story. Buried in the trash, Ido discovers the partial head and upper body of a female cyborg with an active human brain and an anti-matter heart built on forgotten technology from three centuries past. Ido takes her home and combines her with the cyborg body originally built for his crippled daughter, Alita whose name he bestows upon her. Thus begins a totally compelling character arc for Alita, a CG character that is just as believable as any of her human co-stars thanks to the flawless casting and performance of Rosa Salazar. Once you get past the 125% scaled eyes you will quickly forget Alita is anything less than a real person. The performance capture is flawless down to 3mm, and you can even watch Rosa’s original performance with the suit and headgear in the bonus materials and her expressions and emotions transition to the digital world with nothing lost in translation. We watch Alita grow from a wide-eyed innocent girl to a semi-rebellious teenager and eventually into a powerful URM Berserker warrior, a forgotten remnant from an ancient war, or as she puts it, “Just a girl who got tossed out with the trash.” There are some exciting subplots that swirl around our hero. Motorball is a sport that consumes the population of Iron City and is run by Vector (Mahershala Ali) who reports directly to Nova (Edward Norton) up in Zalem. Dr. Chiren (Jennifer Connelly), Dr. Ido’s ex-wife, separated after the death of their daughter, has joined with Vector to create the perfect Motorball cyber-athlete in hopes of a free pass back to Zalem. These characters along with a few cybernetic thugs will provide much of the conflict for Alita who is just trying to find love with Hugo (Keean Johnson), a seemingly charming young man by day and an agent of Vector by night who jacks cyborgs for their parts. He too strives to reach Zalem if he can only earn a million dollars on the black market. Even Dr. Ido has his secrets when Alita learns he is a Hunter-Killer, a bounty hunter by night making some extra cash while working out his own personal demons surrounding his daughter’s death at the hand of one of his patients. Alita comes to life with a style and art design reminiscent of other futuristic films but ultimately something wholly original. There are some amazing set pieces, especially when the camera pulls back to reveal wide shots of the city with Zalem floating above, or the hydro wall, or these giant machines harvesting crops outside the city. There is this cool mix of futuristic architecture built over layers of the past, as evident when Hugo takes Alita to his favorite spot in the city. The attention to design even goes down to the character level with the intricate porcelain doll textures of Alita’s first body to her final nano-suit. The supporting cast of characters, mostly villainous cyborgs, are all equally engaging with fantastic designs that will have you re-watching the alley fight and the Kansas bar fight multiple times. I can count the number of 4K/3D combo releases on one hand, so I was pleased when I learned this 4K release came with the 3D Blu-ray in the box. What I was not prepared for was just how much better the Blu-ray version of this movie was versus the 4K version, both 3D and 2D. Cameron is the master of 3D and Alita does not disappoint with a perpetual level of depth to every scene. There are really only two or three moments of “in your face” 3D, and with the exception of some blurry moments during the fast-moving Motorball segments the 3D image is brighter, more colorful, and sharper than the 4K disc found in the same box. I actually watched the 4K version first; my first viewing since seeing the film in 3D IMAX, and instantly I knew something was off. It was like the entire image had been softened and the color-timing had desaturated the image making it dull and lifeless. Admittedly, the 4K resolution did offer an extra level of texture detail in both live action and the integrated CG elements, but often this added sharpness also created a level of disconnect between the two formats. Rather than making the CG look photo-real this enhanced resolution actually made the live action components look animated. Rather than sitting back and enjoying the story I was constantly trying to shake that uncanny valley feeling. Even the HDR didn’t seem to be doing much in this version, with only minor tweaks to some color tones you would never notice except in side-by-side comparisons. Inserting the 3D Blu-ray was like returning to the IMAX. The image was brighter and more colorful and the 3D image just popped with clarity and immersive depth. This was truly how Alita: Battle Angel was meant to be watched. While the Blu-ray versions of Alita may offer a superior visual images there is a disappointing lack of a Dolby Atmos track. Rest assured, the DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 track found on the Blu-ray is perfection for what it is, but the Atmos track, found only on the 4K disc, is even better. There are so many scenes that benefit from the added verticality of the sound design from the opening moment of the film where trash seems to be falling from your ceiling to the Motorball events and even the fight sequences that make use of every speaker in your home theater setup. The LFE is powerful. There is one scene where Alita punches the street and it shook my entire room. The sound mix is excellent for the most part, but both of the Motorball sequences and the bar fight shot up significantly in volume to near-uncomfortable levels. Fox is going to make sure you use all three of those discs in the box by putting all of the bonus materials on the standard Blu-ray disc only. And while there is no commentary track there are more than two hours of extras that proved to be some of the best bonus material I’ve experienced on any home release this year. Alita’s World is a four-part animated feature that gives added depth and background information to a world we desperately want to know better. You’ll learn about The Fall, Iron City, What it Means to be a Cyborg, and the Rules of the Game that breaks down Motorball. From Manga to Screen is a 20-minute look at how James Cameron adapted the original Manga into a feature film. Evolution of Alita is a 20-minute look at the character of Alita and her transformation from the page to the big screen including some impressive training for Rosa. Motorball is a 6-minute look into this NASCAR/roller derby hybrid that could easily be turned into a video game. Moving on we have the London Screening Q&A with James Cameron, Robert Rodriguez, Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz and Jennifer Connelly. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy 10 Minute Cooking School: Chocolate where Robert Rodriguez shares his secrets for making the perfect chocolate treats. The final two extras are my favorites. The first is 2005 Art Compilation that tells a shortened version of the movie with narration overlaid on original production artwork – simply stunning. The final feature is Scene Deconstruction where you can view four scenes from the movie in three stages of production by using the color buttons on your remote. You can watch these select scenes in their original format with Rosa in her motion-capture outfit or switch to animation that replaces Rosa with Alita in rough form or switch to final render with all the fancy effects. Just seeing the live action of Rosa was the best part of this feature. Ironically, I don’t tend to watch anything on Blu-ray that’s also available in 4K, and I almost never go out of my may to seek out 3D versions of films. Thankfully, Fox saved me from myself with Alita: Battle Angel as both the 2D and 3D versions of this film appear to offer the preferred viewing experience. Yes, you’ll lose the Atmos support, but the added color and vibrancy does the best job of matching the theater experience, and if you have a 3D TV then prepare to transform from a viewer to a participant in one of the best 3D films since Avatar. This is easily one of my top picks for 2019 and one of my top ten films of all-time. Highly recommended.

The 4K Blu-ray transfer of Alita: Battle Angel is a fantastic upgrade from the regular version, as it offers a more detailed, colorful, and dynamic picture that enhances the visual experience of the film. The 4K version has a higher resolution, better contrast, and more vibrant colors than the regular version. It also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which are advanced formats for displaying high dynamic range images. These formats improve the brightness, contrast, and color of the images, making them more realistic and immersive. The film has a lot of dark and fast scenes, which the 4K transfer handles very well, showing more details and clarity in the shadows and highlights. The film also has some CGI elements, such as Alita’s eyes or some of the cyborgs. The 4K transfer blends these elements seamlessly with live-action footage, without any noticeable artifacts or noise. The 4K transfer also preserves the natural film grain of the original source, which gives the film a cinematic quality. The film grain is not too heavy or distracting, but rather adds some texture and depth to the images. The audio quality of the 4K transfer is also excellent, as it features a Dolby Atmos soundtrack that delivers a clear and immersive sound. The soundtrack has a lot of surround effects, such as explosions, gunfire, or motorball noises. The soundtrack also has a good balance between dialogue, music, and sound effects. The 4K transfer of Alita: Battle Angel is a must-have for fans of sci-fi films or Alita: Battle Angel. It offers a stunning visual and audio quality that makes the film more enjoyable and impressive.

A completely original story finally adapted into a film that combines amazingly choreographed action with stunning visuals. Most of the sheeple *cough *cough I mean people who give themselves WAY too much self-loathing "credit" in terms of being able to comprehend deep story-telling narratives will swear this movie isn't thought provoking or that it "lacks in good writing"...... This mindset is polar opposite to the MAJORITY of all AUDIENCES that genuinely not only enjoyed this movie, but were able to comprehend the deeper elements of the story that the haters (who actually consider themselves critics) irrefutably overlooked either intentionally or 99.9% more likely they have an extremely low attention span. Even the children who saw this film on opening night at my theater were able to backtrack and explain the DEEPER story from start to finish better than most adults....smh.....This movie definitely taught me other adults are losing brain cells at a higher rate than we can even comprehend. Alita's absolutely worth more than just a rent... Day 1 buy for normal people everywhere!

Being a 3D fan, I was happy to see a 3D Blu-ray of the movie available without the need to go to imports. I pre-ordered the 3-disc Blu-ray / Blu-ray 3D / 4K UHD set, and my review here is of the Blu-ray 3D disc. Regarding the plot, it's hard to add anything much to what has already been written; I thoroughly enjoyed it and would certainly look forward to seeing a sequel. The 3D was great, with some "coming out of the screen" effects and also spectacular views such as one looking down from the top of a very tall building and from the tube leading to the floating city, and a scene with a water-level view where you almost expect the water to spill out of the TV onto the floor. I understand that this movie was actually shot with a 3D camera system, as opposed to a majority of the live-action 3D movies which were shot in 2D and converted to 3D. I did encounter a minor problem with the disc itself: When I first put in the disc and tried to go from the player's home menu to the disc menu, I got no output at all, just a black screen with the TV indicating no signal. Ejecting and reinserting the disc didn't help, but after some button-pushing I managed to get the disc menu, and from then on the movie played fine. Best Buy was happy to exchange the package with another one, but the second copy did the same thing. After some experimenting I found that if the disc menu doesn't show up, go back to the player's home menu (it may take a few seconds for it to appear), and try playing the disc again; after at most a few tries it seems to work for me. I have never had this problems with dozens of other Blu-rays (mostly 3D) that I have played, nor did I have a problem with the 2D Blu-ray in the "Alita" set. It could be some glitch in the programming of this particular disc in combination with my particular player (I'm using a Samsung UBD-K8500 player with an LG OLED55E6P TV). In the end, it didn't keep me from playing and enjoying the movie, and I haven't noticed anyone else mentioning this problem, so I'm not downrating the product but am giving it the 5 stars that it deserves. And thanks to Best Buy for continuing to make 3D Blu-rays available (at least whenever the studios release them in this country). 3D isn't quite dead yet!

"Alita: Battle Angel" leaps off the screen in stunning 4K Ultra HD, bringing a post-apocalyptic world to life with such clarity and depth, you'll feel like you can reach out and touch the cyborgs. The 3D version adds an extra layer of immersion, making every high-octane battle scene and heart-pounding race through Iron City a truly visceral experience. With a digital copy included, you can take Alita's journey with you anywhere, reliving the action and adventure on any device. This release is a visual feast for the eyes, showcasing the groundbreaking special effects that make Alita as real to the audience as the emotions she portrays. Whether you're a long-time fan of the manga or new to the story, "Alita: Battle Angel" in 4K Ultra HD is a must-have for your collection, offering not just a movie, but an experience that pushes the boundaries of home entertainment.

To get it out of the way real quick, this is an easy 5/5, two robotic thumbs way up from me for a myriad of reasons. The CG is without a doubt the best of any movie, even beating out Avatar as far as I'm concerned. There are times where Alita looks as though she is in fact right there, physically, in the room. In particular, the early scene where Alita touches the mirror for the first time in her body, phenomenal. The pacing, my lord the pacing is fantastic. All killer, no filler, no part of this movie feels like "fluff." Everything on screen in any scene makes sense and has a purpose and you never feel like you're wasting your time, you're always engrossed in the scene and wanting to know what's going to happen next. Most importantly (to some) is the fact that, as a Gunnm / Battle Angel fan myself, this movie gets a 6/5 because it actually cares about the source material. Of course not everything can be 1:1 translated from the manga or even the 1993 OVA perfectly, but Cameron and Rodriguez made extra sure that everything on screen respected that source material like it was royalty. I knew as soon as Christoph Waltz was cast as Ido, that the crew cared about bringing Gunnm to the big screen right. And that's ultimately why this movie is so great, because every single moment feels respected, and loved by the people making it. At no point, did I ever feel, like I was getting anything half-arsed. Heck I thought going in that of all the things I wouldn't like from this movie would probably be Motorball, and yet I found myself getting as hyped for those scenes as the people in the stadium watching it, made a believer out of me. If there was one thing, one little nitpick to satiate those looking for something in this nigh-perfect cinematic experience, it would be the fact that it introduces characters and concepts that demand it gets a sequel. Does this really detract from the movie? Not at all, but you do come out of it going "I wonder what's going to happen next!" Which I sincerely hope there is a next time for Iron City on the big screen. Simply put, I love this movie, every single second of it. There have been so few times in my life where I wanted to go see a movie again, nay, compelled to see it again while in theaters but Alita is one of the few.

This is an excellent movie to showcase the capabilities of your 4K and 3D tv sets and projectors, plus is a very fun movie!!!!