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One might presume that a film entitled To Live and Die in L.A, would actually have some Los Angeles-based footage, as opposed to say -- shooting in Vancouver for L.A.
And if one presumed that, one would be correct.
This is an L.A. production, that lives and breathes the city.
But what's more important here is that it's actually a terrific film, directed by William Friedkin, who's created more than a few pieces of quality entertainment. One, you may recall (created 14 years earlier) had a quite extraordinary car chase, beneath elevated subway tracks. That was in another city, which also used locations wisely.
And if you liked that chase - I'll think of the name of the film tomorrow - there's another here, that should entirely live up to your preconceptions of a good car chase.
Kino is releasing this film in both 4k as well as Blu-ray formats, and it's a quality release all the way, beginning with a 4k scan of an OCN (whatever that is). Color, density, back levels, all in place, with a 4k image that's actually worth being in 4k, and looks terrific in projection.
Along with the two discs comes a slew of extras, commentary, interviews, stunts, scoring, productions, deleted scene and alternate ending.
Worth your time and investment as a first purchase or upgrade.
Image – 5 (Dolby Vision)
Audio – 5 (DTS-HD MA Stereo)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 7
Worth your attention - 9
Upgrade from Blu-ray - Yes
Slipcover rating - 1
Highly Recommended
RAH
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And if one presumed that, one would be correct.
This is an L.A. production, that lives and breathes the city.
But what's more important here is that it's actually a terrific film, directed by William Friedkin, who's created more than a few pieces of quality entertainment. One, you may recall (created 14 years earlier) had a quite extraordinary car chase, beneath elevated subway tracks. That was in another city, which also used locations wisely.
And if you liked that chase - I'll think of the name of the film tomorrow - there's another here, that should entirely live up to your preconceptions of a good car chase.
Kino is releasing this film in both 4k as well as Blu-ray formats, and it's a quality release all the way, beginning with a 4k scan of an OCN (whatever that is). Color, density, back levels, all in place, with a 4k image that's actually worth being in 4k, and looks terrific in projection.
Along with the two discs comes a slew of extras, commentary, interviews, stunts, scoring, productions, deleted scene and alternate ending.
Worth your time and investment as a first purchase or upgrade.
Image – 5 (Dolby Vision)
Audio – 5 (DTS-HD MA Stereo)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 7
Worth your attention - 9
Upgrade from Blu-ray - Yes
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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