Starship Troopers 4K (1997) Ultra HD 2160p REMUX

From the bridge of the Fleet Battlestation Ticonderoga, with its sweeping galactic views, to the desolate terrain of planet Klendathu, teeming with shrieking, fire-spitting, brain-sucking special effects creatures, acclaimed director Paul Verhoeven crafts a dazzling epic based on Robert A. Heinlein's classic sci-fi adventure about the courageous soldiers who travel to the distant and desolate Klendathu system for the ultimate showdown between the species.

Starship Troopers 4K (1997) Ultra HD 2160p REMUX Review
Starship Troopers released in 1997, was shot on film, and according to its packaging, the UHD is sourced from a "new 4K restoration." The movie has always been a highlight on home formats, offering very impressive picture quality upon its release on DVD and again in the early days of Blu-ray. This new 2160p UHD is no different, offering a substantial boost in stability, definition, and color alike. The image more than impresses in every shot; even visual effects hold up rather well. Grain retention is largely consistent and generally complimentary with only a few scenes, such as in the classroom near film's start, appearing a bit more dense and snowy. The image gains significant improvements in clarity and sharpness. Fine details are much more revealing across the board. Faces reveal fine hairs, pores, and scars with depth and detail that's comparatively absent on the Blu-ray. Uniforms, berets, helmets, armor, terrain on bug planets, manmade structures at the training camp and on Planet P, practical bug effects, and torn human bodies all find significantly more clarity and attention to fine detail, even at distance and even considering more insignificant background elements. The HDR enhanced color palette is a joy. Color depth is much stronger. Skin tones offer improved accuracy and depth. Orangey fireballs pop with significant punch in chapter 10, followed by splattering of green and orange bug blood moments later that reveal the true increase in saturation without betraying the movie's core appearance. There are a handful of speckles, though the only really noticeable ones come when Rico's father chews him out after he's joined up; there's been a fair bit of clean-up here when viewed against the comparatively debris-heavy Blu-ray. Outer space black levels hold impressively deep. This is a considerably better image over the Blu-ray; fans are going to be ecstatic.
Starship Troopers' UHD release features a new Dolby Atmos soundtrack that delivers a high-yield listen. Music builds over the open with impressive clarity, effortless spacing, and stage-commanding depth. Movement through the stage is fantastic. Whether planetary defense missiles that fly through the stage early on, swarms of bugs that all but trample the listener, heavy cruisers rumbling about the listening area, or drop ships veering about (the latter with a significant overhead presence as one lands to rescue troopers on Planet P), the listener will always feel totally immersed in the movie's sound moments of significance. The added overheads aid in creating a fuller listen, adding to the chaos of battle while extending a few key elements, particularly PA system announcements at school and, later, similar sounds during the arena football-style game. Gunfire hits hard. The stage is often flooded by infantry rifle fire but mounted emplacements on Planet P offer much more punch. Nukes explode with force and send powerful waves rumbling through the stage. Dialogue is satisfyingly clear, positioned, and prioritized. This is a superb Atmos soundtrack and a wonderful companion to an amazing film.

Video
Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: HDR10
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

Audio
English: Dolby Atmos
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French (Canada): Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0

Subtitles
English, English SDH, French, Spanish