You can read our full thoughts on Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula in our review of the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray HERE.
Vital Disc Stats: The Blu-ray
Well Go USA Entertainment brings Peninsula to Blu-ray as a two-disc combo pack. The Region A locked, dual-layered BD50 disc sits comfortably opposite a DVD9 disc inside a blue eco-elite vortex case. At startup, the disc goes straight to a static menu screen with the usual options along the bottom and music playing in the background.
The horror sequel debuts on Blu-ray with an exceptional, highly-detailed 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 encode, looking just as pretty and impressive as it is berserk and gory. Outside of a few soft moments that stand out like bright headlights shining in the eyes of the running dead, the freshly-minted transfer, on the whole, shows distinct, well-defined lines in the interior and exterior of buildings, the various vehicles and in the clothing. While displaying accurate flesh tones — except for the zombies, of course — facial complexions are also highly revealing. The photography of Lee Hyung-deok is surprisingly colorful with bold, energetic primaries and vivid, spirited secondary hues, adding some eye-popping beauty to the well-light scenes. Contrast and brightness, likewise, are right on the money with crisp, vivid whites and deep rich blacks, providing the 1.85:1 image with intense, dramatic highlights and appreciable dimensionality. (Video Rating: 94/100)
The undead heist flick arrives with the same outstanding Dolby Atmos track enjoyed on the 4K Ultra HD edition. For a more in-depth take on the audio quality, you can read our review of the 4K Ultra HD HERE. (Dolby Atmos Audio Rating: 88/100)
Known in the U.S. as Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula, the highly-anticipated sequel sadly suffers from a horrible case of "Sequelitis," abandoning pretty much everything that made its predecessor a brilliant zombie thriller. Favoring visuals and action over substance and a strong narrative, the same filmmakers heavily borrow from other zombie flicks to deliver a rather dull story driven by an eye-rolling, saccharine-rich center that's more woefully laughable than tearfully poignant. The South Korean actioner crashes into the Blu-ray harbor with an exceptional HD video presentation and an outstanding Dolby Atmos soundtrack. However, bonus features are sadly lacking, making the overall package only worth a look for the most daring and curious among us.
