Rogue One: A Star Wars Story instal the last version for apple

Explosions-and there are a lot of them-shook my house. There’s nothing technically wrong with the sound: The DTS-HD mix is clean and directional. It’s an astonishing technical feat, but the character doesn’t look fully human. The image is so sharp that the digital FX used to bring Peter Cushing back from the dead to play Grand Moff Tarkin are clearly visible. On my 106-inch screen, you could count individual blades of grass on a farm and see the faint raindrops on a character’s uniform, a detail I missed when I saw the movie in the theater. Blacks are black, and shadows have good detail.

There’s no artificial film grain, but it does not look like video.

The movie was shot on handheld digital cameras to follow the action closely and provide a war-film look, but this does not affect image quality. (A retailer-exclusive 3D version is also available.) Fortunately, it looks stunning. Disney does not support 4K UHD yet, so the best home version is 1080p Blu-ray. Rogue One was exhibited at Dolby Cinemas, so a version in 4K with HDR is certainly possible. If you’re looking for a jaunty kiddie flick, try a different Disney movie. However, the movie is anchored by the serious theme of sacrifice.

Wisecracking droid K-2SO in particular is terrific. There’s plenty of plot-driven action, minimal character development, and ample fan service. The opening scroll of the original Star Wars states, “Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire.” If you ever thought, “Hey, I’d like to see a movie version of those 17 words,” Rogue One is for you.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story instal the last version for apple