NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

ADDITION: Universal 4K UHD (October 2020): Universal have transferred Tony Gilroy's The Bourne Legacy to 4K UHD. While released only 4-years after the Blu-ray,  the 4K UHD image quality takes some dramatic shifts. At half the video bitrate the 1080P can looks blue, even teal (see Lt. Gen. Paulsen's uniform below,) infested beside the 2160P. This is also apparent in the wolf capture (really a beautiful Husky, I think), and Drone-tech above it, comparisons. Our imperfect simulated HDR process can't really pick up the skin tones which look warmer than these caps (but cooler than the BD) on my system. This doesn't look as dynamic as some of the 4K UHD discs we have been reviewing - but granted, I think we are somewhat spoiled with Vertigo and Spartacus etc. The CGI is a dead loss looking fuzzy and hazy but the overall appearance is notably superior with texture support (even shot in HD, printed in 35mm) and a higher level of detail - include in that the more pure whites and losing the blue-leaning and this image is much better than 4-year older Blu-ray, imo.

It is likely that the monitor you are seeing this review is not an HDR-compatible display (High Dynamic Range) or Dolby Vision, where each pixel can be assigned with a wider and notably granular range of color and light. Our capture software if simulating the HDR (in a uniform manner) for standard monitors. This should make it easier for us to review more 4K UHD titles in the future and give you a decent idea of its attributes on your system. So our captures may not support the exact same colors (coolness of skin tones, brighter or darker hues etc.) as the 4K system at your home. But the framing, detail, grain texture support etc. are, generally, not effected by this simulation representation.

NOTE: 64 more more full resolution (3840 X 2160) 4K UHD captures, in lossless PNG format, for Patrons are available HERE.

We have reviewed the following 4K UHD packages to date: Full Metal Jacket (software uniformly simulated HDR),  Psycho (software uniformly simulated HDR), The Birds(software uniformly simulated HDR), Rear Window (software uniformly simulated HDR), Vertigo (software uniformly simulated HDR),  Spartacus (software uniformly simulated HDR), Jaws (software uniformly simulated HDR), The Invisible Man, (software uniformly simulated HDR), Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds (software uniformly simulated HDR), Lucio Fulci's 1979 Zombie  (software uniformly simulated HDR),, 2004's Van Helsining (software uniformly simulated HDR),  The Shallows (software uniformly simulated HDR), The Bridge on the River Kwai (software uniformly simulated HDR), The Deer Hunter (software uniformly simulated HDR),  The Elephant Man (software uniformly simulated HDR), A Quiet Place (software uniformly simulated HDR), Easy Rider (software uniformly simulated HDR), Suspiria (software uniformly simulated HDR), Pan's Labyrinth (software uniformly simulated HDR),  The Wizard of Oz, (software uniformly simulated HDR), The Shining, (software uniformly simulated HDR), Batman Returns (software uniformly simulated HDR), Don't Look Now (software uniformly simulated HDR), The Man Who Killed Killed and then The Bigfoot  (software uniformly simulated HDR),,  Bram Stoker's Dracula (software uniformly simulated HDR), Lucy (software uniformly simulated HDR), They Live (software uniformly simulated HDR),  Shutter Island (software uniformly simulated HDR),  The Matrix (software uniformly simulated HDR), Alien (software uniformly simulated HDR), Toy Story (software uniformly simulated HDR),  A Few Good Men (software uniformly simulated HDR),  2001: A Space Odyssey (HDR caps udated), Schindler's List (simulated HDR), The Neon Demon (No HDR), Dawn of the Dead (No HDR), Saving Private Ryan (simulated HDR and 'raw' captures), Suspiria (No HDR), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (No HDR), The Big Lebowski, and I Am Legend (simulated and 'raw' HDR captures).

This audio is not in Dolby Atmos but rather a duplicates the BD - "Sound is brought to your system via a explosive DTS-HD Master 7.1 at a dynamic 4752 kbps. What I appreciated about it was the more restrained qualities that eventually accentuate the more aggressive sequences. Your eardrums aren't under constant assault when when the surround kicks in - the range fills your Home Theater space. Magnificent." It seems the lab gunfire and cabin explosion are even more impacting on the 4K UHD but I can't quantify that (to quote a phrase form the film.) James Newton Howard's (2005's King Kong, 8 Million Ways to Die, Batman Begins, I Am Legend, The Lookout etc.) score is excellent here adding tension, adventure and suspense. There are multiple optional DUBs and subtitles including English and as with all 4K UHD discs, this is Region 'Free' - playable worldwide. 

The Universal 4K UHD contains the same group commentary as found on the 2012 Blu-ray, reviewed HERE, with director /co-writer Tony Gilroy, co-writer Dan Gilroy, Editor John Gilroy, Director of Photography Robert Elswit, second unit director Dan Bradley and production designer Kevin Thompson. It is is relaxed with each participant sharing production preparation and details as well as specifics on their area of expertise from evolution of the story to minutia about hurdles overcome.

Included is the 2012 Blu-ray (see VOB files HERE), reviewed HERE, that has that commentary plus other supplements. There are also more than 1/2 hour's worth of video extras including thee deleted scenes, with optional commentary, and seven short featurettes on things like the wolf-attack scene and shooting in locations, as well as the new Aaron Cross character. The Blu-ray is 'My Scenes' compatible, has DBox motion controls and contains a Digital copy leaflet with code for your portable device.

One of the greats films of all time.

Gary Tooze