Hutch is a nobody. As an overlooked and underestimated father and husband, he takes life’s indignities on the chin and never rocks the boat. But when his daughter loses her beloved kitty-cat bracelet in a robbery, Hutch hits a boiling point no one knew he had. What happens when a pushover finally pushes back? Hutch flips from regular dad to fearless fighter by taking his enemies on a wild ride of explosive revenge. NOBODY showcases Emmy®-winner Bob Odenkirk as fans have never seen him before: an average family man who becomes a lethal vigilante unlike any ordinary action hero.
For in-depth thoughts on Nobody, please see my colleague Dom Fisher’s review from its original theatrical release here.
Video Quality
The 4K UHD Blu-Ray of Nobody offers a nice uptick in quality over the already strong accompanying Blu-Ray. Skin tones appear more natural with healthy doses of crisp detail apparent on faces such as pores, cuts and bruises. There is a nice layer of digital grain that resolves more naturally on this release in a really pleasing way. The highlights in the film are more defined with whites more pure and balanced with no instances of blooming to be found. Elements in the various environments of the film are more vivid and finely delineated.
The black levels are especially strong in this presentation, staying deep and inky with great detail. The increased range of the color spectrum is stunning to behold. The HDR enriches the colors from already impressive to simply stunning when it comes to vibrancy. The cool, metallic interiors do not always feature the most varied hues, but the nuance with which these distinct tones are reproduced is eye-popping. This 4K UHD presentation really delivers on all fronts including strong gains in clarity and color. The Blu-Ray is great, but Universal has delivered another fantastic transfer on this latest 4K release.
Audio Quality
This disc comes equipped with a hard-hitting Dolby Atmos presentation that fully immerses you in this world. There are elements in this track that are truly unnerving, such as the sounds of bone-crunching violence that radiate through your body. Sounds are appropriately rendered with precise directionality from the more kinetic scenes to the quieter dialogue-driven scenes filled with subtle whispers. The enveloping score from David Buckley brings this film to life in a really thrilling manner. Dialogue is presented perfectly clear without ever being overwhelmed by any of the competing sonic elements. The low end is engaged well as an extension of certain exciting elements like shootouts. The sound design of this film is quite intense, and the implementation of environmental sounds are executed very effectively. The mix here is very well done with nice engagement of all the channels, which makes this track more than satisfactory for fans of the film.
Special Features
- Audio Commentary #1: Actor/Producer Bob Odenkirk and Director Ilya Naishuller provide an enjoyable commentary track in which they mostly stick to scene-specific commentary while sprinkling in other noteworthy stories. Odenkirk can dip a bit too much into comedian mode trying to get a laugh, but he does deliver some fascinating anecdotes such as his real-life experiences with home invasions.
- Audio Commentary #2: Director Ilya Naishuller provides a very insightful commentary track in which he discusses reworking the script from a more strictly action film to something more personal, the inspiration of Korean cinema on this feature, the themes he wanted to come through in the narrative and more.
- Deleted Scenes: Five minutes of unused material featuring Hutch’s father-in-law Eddie and The Barber. Having more Michael Ironside in this world is never a bad thing so this is well worth a watch.
- Hutch Hits Hard: A four-minute featurette which takes a look at the transformation of Bob Odenkirk into an action powerhouse including the intense training he embarked upon. It is pretty impressive how much effort he put into this role.
- Breaking Down The Action: A four-part look at the action pieces in the film totaling 19 minutes. The cast and crew take a critical look at the bus sequence, the home invasion, the car chase and the ending confrontation. There is a lot of really cool information in here about how they staged each of these thrilling moments.
- Just A Nobody: A 13-minute featurette in which the cast and crew discuss the reason for wanting to bring this story to life, finding the right director for the material, the collaborative nature of the shoot, the excellent ensemble cast and much more.
Final Thoughts
Nobody is one hell of a fun time. The film delivers truly brutal action along with some really engrossing character moments that make all of the insanity mean something. Bob Odenkirk is incredible as an unlikely action star, and he is surrounded by an ensemble that does not have a weak link amongst them. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has released a 4K UHD Blu-Ray that has a marvelous A/V presentation and a pretty nice assortment of special features. If you are craving something fun on the action front, checking out this one is a no-brainer. Highly Recommended
Nobody will be available to purchase on 4K UHD Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray and DVD on June 22, 2021. The film is currently available to own on Digital.
Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray.
Disclaimer: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
Dillon is most comfortable sitting around in a theatre all day watching both big budget and independent movies.
