The PAW Patrol is on a roll…in their first big-screen adventure! When their rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and the heroic pups kick into high gear to face the most challenging mission of their PAW Patrol careers. Along the way, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty, and together the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City! Can the PAW Patrol save the city before it’s too late? After all, no city’s too big, no pup’s too small!
For in-depth thoughts on PAW Patrol: The Movie, please see my colleague Michelle Arbir’s review from its original theatrical release here.
Video Quality
PAW Patrol: The Movie comes to Blu-Ray with a stunning and vibrant 1080p transfer. The colors present in this transfer are practically leaping off the screen with the wide range of hues permeating every inch of the frame. The textures, from the character designs to the environments, are extremely impressive and give the film a real sense of depth. One of the areas where the film exceeds the television show is the fluidity of the character designs. All of the individual strands of hair are unique and flowing in a subtly more natural way. The level of detail these animators put into each environment shines through here. Black levels are incredibly strong with no hint of compression artifacts or digital anomalies of the sort. To say this is anything less than perfection would be a grave misrepresentation of the quality.
Audio Quality
This Blu-Ray utilizes a Dolby Atmos track that gives this lively film a real vitality. There is an emphasis on the front channels for a good portion of the sounds, but activity kicks in to the surrounds and rears during the more kinetic and action-oriented bits. The film really satisfies when it comes to the music, and this track pumps the sound straight through your body in a really satisfying, enveloping way. Dialogue is crisp and clear without ever getting lost amongst the music or sound effects. The low end effects from the subwoofer give certain moments that much-needed extra weight to completely sell it for the audience. Atmospheric sound effects are rendered appropriately within the mix so that directionality is never an issue. PAW Patrol: The Movie will have your house rocking and shaking in the best way.
Special Features
- A Totally Paw-some Team: A six-minute featurette in which Ryder takes you through some of the upgraded high-tech gadgets and vehicles featured in the big-screen adventure.
- ACN – Adventure City News Reports with Marty Muckraker: A two-minute news story on the origin story of Chase from scared pup in the big city to member of the PAW Patrol. Liberty gets similar treatment to close out the newscast.
- PAW Patrol: The Movie Lyric Video (Reimagined Theme) – English Only: The minute-and-a-half new theme from The Math Club is provided here.
Final Thoughts
PAW Patrol: The Movie may not seem like it would appeal beyond children, but this big screen adventure offers some wholesome entertainment that audiences of all ages can enjoy. It tells a story with a positive message in a way that is not overly schmaltzy or sentimental, and sometimes you just need that. The voice performances are very strong throughout the ensemble, and the action is exciting and fun enough to keep you glued to the screen. Paramount Home Entertainment has released a Blu-Ray that features an outstanding A/V presentation and a couple of brief features. This film is not likely to reach outside of the audience already predisposed to watch the film, but even newcomers may find a lot to enjoy if they are looking for something family-friendly. Recommended
PAW Patrol: The Movie is currently available to purchase on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital.
Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.
Disclaimer: Paramount 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.
