All the previous extras are included plus a couple of new featurettes that make this 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Close Encounters of the Third Kind an essential purchase.īuy Close Encounters of the Third Kind on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray hereĬhristopher Nolan's visually impressive drama about the events surrounding the evacuation of Dunkirk is a nail-biting race against time.

The disc includes the existing DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, which was presumably Spielberg's choice, but it remains a great mix with plenty of use of the surrounds and some seriously deep bass. Thanks to seamless branching you can choose between the original theatrical release, the 1980 special edition and the 1997 collector's edition, which is a nice touch that was missing from Warner's Blade Runner release. The film hasn't looked this good since its premiere in 1977 and the beautiful film-like images on the disc boast rich colours, deep blacks and an effective use of HDR that isn't over-the-top. Sony have completely restored the original camera negative in 4K for all three versions of Close Encounters and the results are simply breathtaking. The best example this year is their release of Steven Spielberg's classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2017. Sony Pictures have released a number of superb discs on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray this year but it's the restoration work on their catalogue titles that have impressed the most. Blade Runner is essential viewing and this Ultra HD Blu-ray release is a must-have for fans of the film.īuy Blade Runner on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray hereĬlose Encounters of the Third Kind (Sony) The package boasts all the previous extras, including the three-hour Dangerous Days documentary and three other versions of the film on Blu-ray.

The audio mix has also had an upgrade and the resulting Dolby Atmos soundtrack is as impressive as the visuals, making this the best that the film has ever looked or sounded. The results on Ultra HD Blu-ray are simply stunning, with jaw-dropping detail, fantastic use of high dynamic range (HDR10) and lovely colours thanks to the wider colour gamut. new Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Blade Runner is based on a full 4K restoration of the film, during which director Ridley Scott took the opportunity to fix various mistakes and deliver what he considers to be the final cut of his masterpiece. Despite bombing on its initial release in 1982, the film is now considered a classic of the science fiction genre and its sequel – Blade Runner 2049 – was also released this year. Blade Runner (Warners) Blade Runner has already won Best 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray of the year in our recent Editor's Choice Awards, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to find it on this list as well.

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