4K Digital Review of The Emperor's New Groove

 

The Emperor's New Groove Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a new 4K UHD Digital and Blu-ray release. This animated film had troubles right from the start. A title change, vast story changes and a new director taking over in the 11th hour makes this a surprise that this movie is a really good animated buddy comedy. 

Emperor Kuzco (David Spade) is the Incan ruler who is arrogant and is turned into a llama. Pacha, (John Goodman) a large shoulder peasant, befriends Kuzco in llama form. The movie's villain, Yzma, (Eartha Kitt) who is the advisor to Kuzco and her loyal assistant Kronk (Patrick Warburton) are the main focus of the movie. The problems don't end there. But for a film that was hastily put together, it is still a fun movie full of enthusiasm and laughs. A definite welcomed addition to any animation fan's library. 

Video:

Not sure what happened here but the 4K streaming video isn't full of the "pop" or "wow" factor that I would have expected from a 4K release. Warmer colors such as reds and yellows do shine here. This is only a limited upgrade from the Blu-ray version. 

Audio:

There is a Dolby Atmos mix here that adds some fun immersion to the movie. The rainstorm at the beginning of the movie is a perfect example. The outdoor sequences have great environmental effects. Dialogue is clean and clear through the center channel. Finally, the score is nice and spacious.

Bonus Features:

There are no Bonus Features which is a huge shame for a 25th Anniversary release.  

Conclusion:

Unless you have a need for the video to be in streaming 4K or the audio to have an Atmos soundtrack, then this is not needed for your library. Hold on to your DVD or Blu-ray copy. 

*The movie was provided by Walt Disney Home Entertainment solely for the purpose of this review and the review is strictly my own opinion*