2011 on 4K UHD

S-Tier Arrow Video 4K, but buyer beware. This disc has a reputation for read errors and pixelation across multiple players, and Amazon has it flagged as "frequently returned." Some people fixed it with a thorough microfiber wipe, others had to swap copies. The film was shot in 3D and that's still the preferred way to watch it. The 3D disc included with the 4K is reportedly better than the previous 3D release.

Arrow Video · Limited Edition

Contagion(2011)

6.8/10

dir. Steven Soderbergh

Warner's 2024 4K of Contagion got a perfect video score across the board. Soderbergh shot it on RED in 2011 and the clinical green-tinted palette finally has HDR space to land. The Cliff Martinez score gets room to breathe in the new audio mix. The UK Steelbook bakes the rating stickers into the artwork, and some collectors peel them off while others leave them. The film hits different post-2020.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray

Drive(2011)

7.6/10

dir. Nicolas Winding Refn

Second Sight S-Tier disc with one of the best boutique transfers around. Refn's neon-noir in HDR with the Cliff Martinez score in lossless is something else.

Second Sight Films · 4K + Blu-ray (United Kingdom)

Fright Night(2011)

dir. Craig Gillespie

S-Tier Sony 4K. The 2011 vampire remake with Colin Farrell and David Tennant.

Sony Pictures · Steelbook (4K + Blu-ray)

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol(2011)

7.1/10

dir. Brad Bird

S-Tier Paramount 4K. Brad Bird's Mission Impossible entry with the Burj Khalifa sequence. The steelbook dropped to $14.89 USD on sale. People wish the IMAX aspect ratio expanded on the disc. Not a lot of dedicated discussion for this specific entry, though the MI franchise as a whole is well-collected.

Paramount Pictures · 4K + Blu-ray

The Three Musketeers(2011)

5.8/10

dir. Paul W. S. Anderson

The hot-headed young D'Artagnan along with three former legendary but now down on their luck Musketeers must unite and defeat a beautiful double agent and her villainous employer from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war.

StudioCanal · 4K + Blu-ray (United Kingdom)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2(2011)

8.1/10

dir. David Yates

Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray

Insidious(2011)

6.8/10

dir. James Wan

A family discovers that dark spirits have invaded their home after their son inexplicably falls into an endless sleep. When they reach out to a professional for help, they learn things are a lot more personal than they thought.

Cars 2(2011)

dir. John Lasseter

Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

Paul(2011)

dir. Greg Mottola

For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his kind. But when he worries he’s outlived his usefulness and the dissection table is drawing uncomfortably close, Paul escapes on the first RV that passes by his compound in Area 51. Fortunately, it contains the two earthlings who are most likely to rescue and harbor an alien on the run.

Rango(2011)

dir. Gore Verbinski

A-Tier Paramount 4K. Gore Verbinski's animated western. The 4K announcement was a big deal, and Paramount was praised for continuing to release catalog titles. The steelbook and slipcover look great. People want the live-action reference footage included as a bonus feature. One of Paramount's stronger catalog 4K years.

Paramount Pictures · Steelbook (4K + Blu-ray)

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows(2011)

7.4/10

dir. Guy Ritchie

A-Tier 4K. HDZeta Silver Label did a WWA steelbook and Zavvi had UK preorders. The sequel's warmer color palette and darker Moriarty scenes both look better than the old Blu-ray.

Super 8(2011)

6.8/10

dir. J.J. Abrams

In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.

Pre-Order

The Smurfs(2011)

5.4/10

dir. Raja Gosnell

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.

Fast Five(2011)

7.3/10

dir. Justin Lin

Former cop Brian O'Conner partners with ex-con Dom Toretto on the opposite side of the law. Since Brian and Mia Toretto broke Dom out of custody, they've blown across many borders to elude authorities. Now backed into a corner in Rio de Janeiro, they must pull one last job in order to gain their freedom.

Kung Fu Panda 2(2011)

7.1/10

dir. Jennifer Yuh Nelson

A-Tier Universal 4K. Kung Fu Panda 2 snuck out on 4K with barely any marketing. People missed it entirely. The DreamWorks 4K transfers have been inconsistent compared to what Pixar gets, and expectations are tempered accordingly.

Universal Pictures · 4K + Blu-ray

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides(2011)

6.6/10

dir. Rob Marshall

A-Tier Disney 4K. Fourth Pirates film. Minimal collector interest around the 4K.

Walt Disney Studios · 4K + Blu-ray (Germany)

Source Code(2011)

7.5/10

dir. Duncan Jones

Lionsgate put this out in May 2018 as a 2K upscale with Dolby Vision and HDR10, and hidef-digest's 4/5 video rating has held up for a digital-era thriller. It's one of Duncan Jones's two great films before everything went sideways, and at 93 minutes it's probably the easiest 4K sci-fi thriller to slot into a night.

Lionsgate · 4K + Blu-ray

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1(2011)

dir. Bill Condon

Bella Swan and Edward Cullen's honeymoon phase is abruptly disrupted by betrayals and unforeseen tragedies that endanger their world.

Lionsgate · Steelbook (4K Box Set (The Twilight Saga: 5 Movie Collection))

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy(2011)

6.6/10

dir. Tomas Alfredson

StudioCanal A-Tier 4K via Kino Lorber. Oldman's understated Smiley is the performance everyone remembers and the muted 70s color palette translates well to HDR.

StudioCanal · 10th Anniversary 4K Edition

Warrior(2011)

7.8/10

dir. Gavin O'Connor

The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.

Lionsgate · 4K + Blu-ray

Rise of the Planet of the Apes(2011)

7.6/10

dir. Rupert Wyatt

A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.

Thor(2011)

7.0/10

dir. Kenneth Branagh

Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

Walt Disney Studios · 4K + Blu-ray

Transformers: Dark of the Moon(2011)

dir. Michael Bay

The Autobots continue to work for NEST, now no longer in secret. But after discovering a strange artifact during a mission in Chernobyl, it becomes apparent to Optimus Prime that the United States government has been less than forthright with them.

The Lincoln Lawyer(2011)

7.3/10

dir. Brad Furman

Mick Haller is a charismatic defense attorney who does business out of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Mick spends most of his time defending petty crooks and other bottom-feeders, so it comes as quite a surprise when he lands the case of a lifetime: defending a Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what Mick initially thinks is an open-and-shut case with a big monetary reward develops into something more sinister.

X-Men: First Class(2011)

7.7/10

dir. Matthew Vaughn

Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, they were closest of friends, working together with other mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.

Captain America: The First Avenger(2011)

dir. Joe Johnston

B-Tier 4K with a Best Buy exclusive steelbook. The color grading dulls some of the period detail and the transfer isn't among the MCU's strongest, but the steelbook has its fans.

Cowboys & Aliens(2011)

5.6/10

dir. Jon Favreau

C-Tier

C-Tier Universal 4K. Jon Favreau's alien western with Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford.

Universal Pictures · 4K + Blu-ray

All Star Superman(2011)

dir. Sam Liu

Lex Luthor enacts his plan to rid the world of Superman, once and for all. Succeeding with solar radiation poisoning, the Man of Steel is slowly dying. With what little times remains, the Last Son of Krypton must confront the revealing of his secret identity to Lois Lane and face Luthor in a final battle.

Avalon High(2011)