Innerspace 3K Ultra HD

In "Innerspace, maverick pilotTuck Pendleton (Dennis Quaid) is about to make history as part of a scientific experiment to be miniaturized and injected into the body of a rabbit...but when rogue scientists steal the new technology, he finds himself injected into hypochondriac grocery clerk Jack Putter (Martin Short) instead. Together with ace reporter Lydia Maxwell (Meg Ryan), Jack must find the stolen technology that will get Tuck back to regular size and out of his body –– before the bad guys extract him by force! (Gary Reber)

Special features include new commenary by film critic Drew McWeeny, archive commentary with Director Joe Dante, Producer Michael Finnell, Visual Effects Supervisor Dennis Muren and Actors Kevin McCarthy and Robert Picardo, the new documentary "Shrinkage: The Making Of Innerspace" (HD 58:53), "Behind The Scenes With Director Dante" (SD 23:32), "Behind The Scenes At ILM" (SD 20:16), original storyboards, polaroids, production still gallery, posters and promo stills, theatrical trailer, reversible sleeve, double-sided pull-out poster and collector's perfect-bound bet.

The 1.85:1 (not the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio) 2160p HEVC/H.265 4K Ultra HD Dolby Vision/HDR10 picture, reviewed on a VIZIO Quantum X P85QX-JI UHD/HDR display, was photographed on 35 mm Eastman film and sourced from a new 4K Digital Intermediate from the original 35 mm negative by Arrow Video, approved by Director Joe Dante. The grain pattern is extremely fine. Film grain is virtually non-existent. The setting is San Francisco with a variety of city locations. The Technicolor color palette exhibits strongly saturated hues that are warm and rich, and that often really pop such as the bright red of Tuck's Mustang convertible and the green lawn of Mr. Scrimshaw mansion. Colors are vibrant throughout. Flesh tones are naturally hued and healthy. HDR contrast is excellent. Blacks are wonderfully deep and solid. Shadow delineation reveals realistic shadings such as in the dark environment inside Tuck's cockpit. Illumination exhibits often bright white levels such as the interior fluorescent lighting in Scrimshaws's lab. Resolution is impressive whether in closeups or distant background shots. Facial features exhibit skin pores, lines, and hair. Costumes reveal fine fabrics. Environments, buildings and sets are nicely detailed as are objects such as the array of equipment. This is terrific picture quality with lots of comedic segments that will excite the family with laughter. (Gary Reber)

The repurposed Dolby Atmos/Dolby TrueHD 7.1-channel soundtrack delivers comedic action excitement throughout with lots of sound effects and atmospherics. Sound effects are often intense such as the machinery operations and the chase scenes or the loud environment in the club where Lydia and Jack meet the Cowboy. Foley sound effects are perfectly realistic. Jerry Goldsmith's orchestra score is wonderful. The music spreads wide and deep across the soundstage with aggressive surround envelopment. Bass extension sounds natural and not exaggerated. Bass is limited to the front channels as there is no .1 LFE activity. Surround energy throughout enhances sound field envelopment. Tuck Pendleton's "pod" adventures, beginning with his miniaturization and throughout his journey in Jack's body are surround intensive. Heard on the sounds of circulating blood, rushing air, gastric juices, heart thuming and Southern Comfort as Jack takes a drink along with Jack. Dialogue is intelligible and fun with satisfying spatial integration.

The Immersive Sound element is comprised of an extension of the orchestra and music score to the height layer as well as nuanced dialogue, Foley sound effects, sound effects and atmospherics. Every sound element is lifted to some degree for an effective enhancement of the sound field.

This is a very funny holosonic® spherical surround soundtrack that delivers lots of laughs while providing superb sound field engagement. (Gary Reber)