Ron Dean

3 Ron Dean films on 4K Blu-ray, ranked S to D by transfer quality. 3 S-Tier picks including The Dark Knight, The Fugitive.

The Dark Knight(2008)

8.5/10

dir. Christopher Nolan

S-Tier

The 4K is a real upgrade over the Blu-ray, which had noticeable sharpening and DNR issues. The IMAX sequences are some of the sharpest footage you'll see on the format, and the 35mm scenes are a solid improvement too. Batman Begins is the disappointing one on 4K, but Dark Knight and Rises both look great. The trilogy steelbook set has been through multiple exclusive editions and the artwork reveals always get a lot of attention.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray

The Breakfast Club(1985)

7.7/10

dir. John Hughes

S-Tier

Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. The disparate group includes rebel John, princess Claire, outcast Allison, brainy Brian and Andrew, the jock. Each has a chance to tell his or her story, making the others see them a little differently -- and when the day ends, they question whether school will ever be the same.

Criterion Collection · 4K + Blu-ray

The Fugitive(1993)

7.5/10

dir. Andrew Davis

S-Tier

Warner S-Tier 4K. The train crash sequence is a demo scene and the new master is a massive upgrade from the Blu-ray. One of those catalog releases where the jump from the old disc is obvious in the first five minutes.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray