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It seems as though it's taken at least 30 years to finally attain a quality version of John Woo's 1997 Face/Off on home video.
I seem to recall it being one of the early HD releases, and that it fit into the mold of "amazing plastic video," with no detail, only video game quality imagery. Last July, it was released on Blu-ray by Paramount. I didn't see it, possibly from fear of my original HD experience.
Thegood great news is that Kino is releasing the film in 4k. It may be the same July master. I have no idea. But it's gorgeous, totally film-like, and about bloody time.
As a film, Mr. Woo's third US production is a fun journey, with a great deal of suspension of disbelief necessary.
But the perfect textures found in this 4k release are finally worth the price of admission.
Gorgeous velvety grain, terrific color and black and white levels.
Image – 10 (Dolby Vision)
Audio – 10 (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 7
Worth your attention - 7
Slipcover rating - 1
Highly Recommended
RAH
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I seem to recall it being one of the early HD releases, and that it fit into the mold of "amazing plastic video," with no detail, only video game quality imagery. Last July, it was released on Blu-ray by Paramount. I didn't see it, possibly from fear of my original HD experience.
The
As a film, Mr. Woo's third US production is a fun journey, with a great deal of suspension of disbelief necessary.
But the perfect textures found in this 4k release are finally worth the price of admission.
Gorgeous velvety grain, terrific color and black and white levels.
Image – 10 (Dolby Vision)
Audio – 10 (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 7
Worth your attention - 7
Slipcover rating - 1
Highly Recommended
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
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