Alright, now that the 4th of July BBQs are over and everybody is back from their yacht trips its now time to get back to review business as usual!
As I was was sunning myself on the yacht, I got a global alert the Flow on 4k UHD had arrived fresh from overseas!
Here we have the Oscar-Winning Animated film “Flow” - seen for the first time ever on 4k UHD.
I’ve never received a Curzon release before, but I must say this was a 10/10 from inside and out.
The 4k disc is on a region free BD-100 and includes a region locked BD-50.
The 4k with Dolby Vision contains the original DTS 7.1 and 2 track mono mixes.
Both sound terrific with the 7.1 being my go-to.
But before we begin with the quality of picture and sound - let’s start with packaging.
So you get the digipak - which is firmly made and holds the discs well.
Then you get a collectible booklet that contains BTS interviews and various imagery of the film - it’s like a 60 page booklet.
Then you get a foldout poster of the film - collectible trading character cards and a set of Flow character’s stickers.
They truly did go all out on the packaging here! I was continuously unfolding more and more to see what more there was - I love surprises!
Ah okay, now onto picture and sound - what you all care most about.
This 4k transfer contains Dolby Vision and looks absolutely stunning and cirsp - so stunning that streaming could not capture her and if she was blindfolder.
The picture is so sharp and vivid - my cat was even glued to the screen with this 4k. She couldn’t believe how sharp all the details were and neither could I.
I mean I knew from watching it in theaters - a 4k BD-100 disc would make this film look immaculate and WOW - IT DID!!!!
Now, you all know I hate DTS mixes - ick! But this one being a 7.1 got me WOW! It sounded like a Dolby Atmos track - truthfully - it packs that much of A PUNCH!
From that animal sound effects to traveling on water to action sequences - the mix just truly engulfs you into the nature aspects of the film. It felt so real - I was again blow again. I never had to adjust volumes - this mix was balanced well and sounded terrific!
Hurry up import this release - don’t wait — get it ASAP! You won’t regret this disc and you definitely won’t regret the set!
Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, they find refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences.
Limited Edition Special Features include:
One 4K UHD with the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
Presented in a rigid slipcase with a digipak
Booklet featuring a new essay by Michael Leader, an interview with Gints Zilbalodis, and a gallery of concept art for the film.
Double-sided poster
Sticker sheet
Three trading cards (of five possible designs)
Aqua - short film by Gints Zilbalodis
Priorities - short film by Gints Zilbalodis
Interactive Flow quiz
Animatic version of Flow
The animation of Flow - Blender Conference 2024
Dream Cat - behind-the-scenes documentary
Masterclass and Q&A with Gints Zilbalodis
Oscars reaction video
Trailers
English SDH subtitles