UHD Review Dark City: Limited Edition — 4K UHD review (1 Viewer)

[Preston Jones]

Dark City: Limited Edition is one of the most original films of the 1990s makes its long-awaited 4K UHD debut.



Dark City (1998)



Released: 27 Feb 1998
Rated: R
Runtime: 100 min




Director: Alex Proyas
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi



Cast: Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly
Writer(s): Alex Proyas, Lem Dobbs, David S. Goyer



Plot: A man struggles with memories of his past, which include a wife he cannot remember and a nightmarish world no one else ever seems to wake up from.



IMDB rating: 7.6
MetaScore: 66





Disc Information



Studio: Warner Brothers
Distributed By: Arrow
Video Resolution: 2160p HEVC w/HDR



Aspect Ratio: 2.39.1
Audio: Dolby Atmos, English...

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[Konstantinos]

I hope I don't regret having bought this! (I have watched it in the past but I don't remember anything at all). Thank you for your review!

 

[JohnRice]

I hope I don't regret having bought this! (I have watched it in the past but I don't remember anything at all). Thank you for your review!

It’s fairly divisive. Not much middle ground. I’ve always found it somewhat fascinating.

One of the genuinely most interesting soundtracks.

 

[David Deeb]

Why are HTF reviews like this presented as white text over a dark background? Since the invention of the printing press, it is always easier for the vast majority of people to read black text on a white background. I was interested in this film review, but gave up. Reading it gave me a headache.

 

[John Dirk]

It’s fairly divisive. Not much middle ground. I’ve always found it somewhat fascinating.

One of the genuinely most interesting soundtracks.

Dark City is an amazing piece of work but, like many film masterpieces, requires multiple viewings and patience to fully appreciate. That said, I don't know if I need a 4K release at this point.

 

[JohnRice]

Dark City is an amazing piece of work but, like many film masterpieces, requires multiple viewings and patience to fully appreciate. That said, I don't know if I need a 4K release at this point.

Kiefer Sutherland's somewhat... curious... approach to his character probably is difficult for some to accept. I have always found it quirky in a way that there is no point in trying to explain.

 

[Lord Dalek]

Dark City is an amazing piece of work but, like many film masterpieces, requires multiple viewings and patience to fully appreciate. That said, I don't know if I need a 4K release at this point.

At the very least the old blu-ray is terrible enough to justify the upgrade.

 

[Lord Dalek]

Raise your hand if you actually saw Dark City during its blink and you'll miss it during the reign of Titanic terror theatrical run!

Kiefer Sutherland's somewhat... curious... approach to his character probably is difficult for some to accept. I have always found it quirky in a way that there is no point in trying to explain.

He's trying to do Peter Lorre. Is that hard to understand?

 

[JohnRice]

I saw it in the theater.

 

[DaveF]

What’s the buying situation? Amazon link goes to Amazon page with randos selling it for exorbitant prices.

 

[Robert Crawford]

What’s the buying situation? Amazon link goes to Amazon page with randos selling it for exorbitant prices.

Amazon is sold out.

 

[JohnRice]

Very common with new Arrow releases. Especially limited editions.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Very common with new Arrow releases. Especially limited editions.

Yup! Looks like most retailers are sold out too.

 

[Wayne Klein]

Raise your hand if you actually saw Dark City during its blink and you'll miss it during the reign of Titanic terror theatrical run!

He's trying to do Peter Lorre. Is that hard to understand?

I did after Roger Ebert’s review. Didn’t always agree with him but he was spot on here.

 

[Baenwort]

i'm glad this seems to at last be a good visual quality release for this movie.

I like it enough to watch for a regular release as I don't need any of the keep sakes but want any specials I can get.

 

[Citizen87645]

Yup! Looks like most retailers are sold out too.

Barnes and Noble has it available. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-dark-city-alex-proyas/3640535?ean=0760137175766

 

[DaveF]

Barnes and Noble has it available. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-dark-city-alex-proyas/3640535?ean=0760137175766

So $60 is street price. Hrmmm.

 

[DaveF]

I watched Dark City on DVD. This might probably one of my earlier Netflix subscription rentals back in the glory days of disc by mail, circa 2002. I liked the movie, but didn’t love it. However, Roger Ebert’s commentary won me over. It’s one of the all time great commentaries — I wish we had more like this. And I fell in love with Dark City thanks to him.

As for Keizer Sutherland’s performance: it is his defining role for me. I will never not hear the once of Dr Shrieber when I see him in any role. I love it. It’s so weird and distinctive and perfect for the film.

I’d like to get this new release for all the commentary tracks. But at $60, it’s simply more than I want to pay for a single movie. That in actuality, I might not get around to watching for who knows how long.

I’ll keep an eye out and keep it in mind, in case I decide to splurge on it.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I watched Dark City on DVD. This might probably one of my earlier Netflix subscription rentals back in the glory days of disc by mail, circa 2002. I liked the movie, but didn’t love it. However, Roger Ebert’s commentary won me over. It’s one of the all time great commentaries — I wish we had more like this. And I fell in love with Dark City thanks to him.

As for Keizer Sutherland’s performance: it is his defining role for me. I will never not hear the once of Dr Shrieber when I see him in any role. I love it. It’s so weird and distinctive and perfect for the film.

I’d like to get this new release for all the commentary tracks. But at $60, it’s simply more than I want to pay for a single movie. That in actuality, I might not get around to watching for who knows how long.

I’ll keep an eye out and keep it in mind, in case I decide to splurge on it.

Dave,

In the coming months, there is a likely going to be a standard 4K/UHD release of this film that will be much cheaper than this current 4K/UHD release. It won't have the booklet but will most likely have the same 4K/UHD disc.

 

[Konstantinos]

Dave,

In the coming months, there is a likely going to be a standard 4K/UHD release of this film that will be much cheaper than this current 4K/UHD release. It won't have the booklet but will have the same 4K/UHD disc.

But there is a standard 4k release coming.
It just drops the theatrical cut.
I don't believe it will be available again in 4k on a standard edition.