BLU-RAY REVIEW: THE GREAT WALL
05/21/2017

OVERVIEW: Mankind faces extinction from a monstrous enemy in the visually stunning adventure epic, THE GREAT WALL, coming to Digital HD on May 9, 2017 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and On Demand on May 23, 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Legendary Pictures. Starring Matt Damon (Bourne franchise, The Martian), THE GREAT WALL is a masterful visual blend of live action and awe-inspiring effects. The 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ offer the ultimate in home high-def viewing experience with unique behind-the-scenes bonus features including deleted and extended scenes and more.

SYNOPSIS: Starring global superstar Matt Damon and directed by one of the most celebrated visual stylists of our time, Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers), THE GREAT WALL tells the story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world's most iconic structure. When a mercenary warrior (Damon) is imprisoned within the Great Wall, he discovers the mystery behind one of the greatest wonders of the world. As wave after wave of marauding beasts besiege the massive structure, his quest for fortune turns into a journey toward heroism as he joins a huge army of elite warriors to confront the unimaginable and seemingly unstoppable force.

BLU-RAY: The film is presented in widescreen in a 2.35:1 aspect ration preserving its theatrical format. The picture is just flawless. Not only the picture looks great in this release, also the sound it is good, a 5.1 Dolby Digital in English that provides a good complement to the picture. It also includes  English and Spanish subtitles.

VIDEO:
Widescreen (2.35:1) 16x9

AUDIO:
English Dolby Atmos, Spanish and French Canadian Dolby Digital 5.1

Subtitles - English SDH  French Spanish

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.

DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.

DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.

Deleted Scenes

Matt Damon in China - A personal, behind-the-scenes look at Matt Damon's experience shooting The Great Wall in China. Featuring previously unseen footage of his preparation.

The Great Wall Visual Effects - VFX Supervisor Phil Brennan discusses the visual effects of The Great Wall.

Working with Director Zhang Yimou - Cast and crew discuss their reverence for the director.

Man vs. Monster - An exploration of the characters involved and the techniques used (SFX, stunts, VFX) in each of the three battles.

Weapons of War - A behind-the-scenes look at the huge undertaking required to create the weaponry for the film. Filmmakers discuss the ancient Chinese history and the mythology of the movie that influenced all of the designs.

Designing a Spectacular World - Production designer John Mhyre and Costume Designer Mayes Rubeo discuss how they designed the incredible sets and costumes.