The Ultimate Matrix Collection Blu Ray Review

Unlike the previously released hd dvd of the ultimate matrix collection this blu ray box includes the animatrix in full high definition and it is a wonder to behold.

The ultimate matrix collection blu ray review.

It s not like your hd dvd player or discs stopped working when the format died. In the case of the matrix this five disc collection gave hd dvd a big win upon its initial release but now that the format war has been decided and we re all spinning blu ray players and ps3 s. I ask the question which matrix collection version are you considering because the reviews here are of mixed different collections available. The matrix first hit blu ray as part of the ultimate matrix collection last year itself the second high def incarnation of the series following an hd dvd release in 2007.

On the other hand hey. In may 2007 warner released two matrix box sets to hd dvd concurrently. Now hd dvd is dead and gone so naturally we have the ultimate matrix collection available on blu ray for the first time. While the ultimate matrix collection on blu ray doesn t really bring anything new to the table in terms of supplements but the quantity and quality of the extras that are found here is phenomenal.

The high definition format war blew into town and the ultimate matrix collection was released on hd dvd with two separate sets you could choose from. I purchased a 6 disc bluray version currently listed by amazon as. Even though our writer awarded that release a 5 star video grade at the time in hindsight and in comparing all three discs for this review i d call the original matrix blu ray a 3 0 or 3 5 transfer at best. This is primarily a 4k review but let s start with the new blu ray first because in and of itself it s a dramatic upgrade from the 2009 era blu ray.

That set came with considerable expectations which for me were met. Whichever version of the set you have or choose the ultimate matrix collection was and continues to be a spectacular release. I am very happy with this collection. At least blu ray is likely to stick around a while as a format.

All three films also look and sound incredible on this blu ray presentation as does the animatrix.