1080p requires significantly less bandwidth, meaning fewer interruptions and buffering.
Sci-Fi / Drama Why it shines in Full HD: Space is black. Really, really black. In poor compression, space looks blocky (artifacting). In a high-bitrate Full HD copy, the void of space is smooth, deep, and terrifying. The wormhole sequence is a visual symphony that relies on resolution to appreciate the mathematical details.
A masterclass in visual effects and complex cinematography that demands the clarity of high definition to track its intricate "dream-within-a-dream" layers.