Sony Pictures brings Anyone But You to 4K UHD with a release that makes a surprisingly strong argument for why romantic comedies deserve premium physical media treatment too. With native 4K resolution, Dolby Vision and HDR10, and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, this is more than simply another way to own the Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell hit. It is a technically impressive upgrade built to take advantage of a modern home theater.
The Film at a Glance
Directed by Will Gluck, Anyone But You stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell as Bea and Ben, whose promising first encounter quickly falls apart. When they unexpectedly reunite at a destination wedding in Australia, the two pretend to be a couple, setting the stage for a modern romantic comedy loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
The movie ultimately lives or dies on the chemistry between Sweeney and Powell, and their playful antagonism carries much of the experience. For this review, however, the bigger question is how well Sony’s 4K UHD release translates the film’s bright Australian locations and energetic soundtrack to physical media.
The Disc: What You Get
This is a straightforward single-disc 4K UHD release accompanied by a digital copy code.
- Format: 4K UHD + Digital
- Discs: 1 UHD disc
- Runtime: 103 minutes
- Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
- Video: 2160p HEVC with HDR10 and Dolby Vision
- Audio: Dolby Atmos with Dolby TrueHD 7.1 core
- Digital Copy: Included
There isn’t a Blu-ray included in the package, so the emphasis is firmly on the UHD presentation.
Video Quality
Anyone But You looks excellent in 4K, and the Australian setting gives the format plenty of opportunities to show what it can do.
Outdoor coastal sequences are particularly impressive. Ocean blues, vegetation, clothing, and the warm Australian sunlight produce a vibrant image without making skin tones appear unnatural. The increased resolution also brings additional definition to faces, fabrics, architecture, and the surrounding landscapes.
Dolby Vision is particularly effective with the movie’s contrast and highlights. Sunlight reflecting across water has considerable brightness and definition, while nighttime harbor scenes maintain their detail without sacrificing darker portions of the image.
Most importantly, the transfer remains clean. The higher bitrate of the UHD disc allows the movie’s bright colors, gradients, and fine detail to hold together without the compression issues that can sometimes undermine streaming presentations.
It isn’t the type of movie typically associated with home theater demo material, but that’s precisely what makes this disc interesting. Sony’s presentation demonstrates that 4K HDR isn’t only valuable when explosions, superheroes, or elaborate visual effects are involved.
Audio Quality
The Dolby Atmos presentation is equally impressive, although in a considerably different way from the average action-heavy Atmos showcase.
Dialogue remains front and center, which is critical for a movie built around rapid exchanges between Sweeney and Powell. Voices remain clean and easy to follow without becoming overwhelmed by music or environmental effects.
The soundtrack provides the mix with more opportunities to expand. Music fills the surround field effectively, with Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten” naturally becoming one of the most memorable examples of the track opening up.
Smaller environmental details also benefit. Waves, wind, crowds, parties, and other ambient sounds subtly extend beyond the front speakers, giving the Australian locations a greater sense of space.
It’s an Atmos mix designed more around atmosphere than brute force, and that’s exactly what the material needs.
Packaging & Presentation
Sony keeps the physical package simple. The release includes the UHD disc alongside a digital copy insert without additional premium packaging or collector-focused materials.
That means the appeal is primarily in the quality of the disc itself rather than elaborate physical extras. For collectors looking specifically for the best home presentation of the film, that’s likely enough.
Is It Worth Buying?
Anyone But You is an interesting physical media release because it challenges the idea that 4K UHD upgrades are primarily valuable for visually massive blockbusters.
The Australian cinematography looks fantastic in HDR, the Dolby Vision presentation gives the image additional depth and brightness, and the Atmos soundtrack makes smart use of music and environmental sound.
This is worth considering if you are:
- A fan of Anyone But You looking for its best home presentation
- Building a 4K UHD collection beyond traditional action and genre titles
- Interested in strong HDR photography and natural outdoor imagery
- A Sydney Sweeney or Glen Powell fan who expects to revisit the film
Viewers already satisfied with a digital copy or streaming presentation may find the upgrade less essential. There also isn’t a large collector-oriented package surrounding the disc to provide additional incentive.
Final Thoughts: Proof That Rom-Coms Belong on 4K Too
Anyone But You might not immediately come to mind when discussing reference-quality 4K discs, and that’s part of what makes Sony’s release so satisfying.
The gorgeous Australian locations benefit substantially from native 4K resolution and Dolby Vision, while the Atmos soundtrack provides an energetic but appropriately balanced soundstage. Rather than attempting to transform the movie into something it isn’t, the presentation enhances exactly what makes its cinematography and soundtrack work.
For physical media collectors, Anyone But You serves as a great reminder that premium 4K presentations shouldn’t be reserved for blockbusters. Sometimes sunshine, ocean views, great music, and two charismatic leads are more than enough reason to fire up the home theater.
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