Friday, February 21, 2025

Gladiator II 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Paul Mescal | Denzel Washington | Ridley Scott | Steelbook

Reviewing and unboxing Gladiator 2 on 4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbook.

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Ridley Scott's Gladiator II (2024), starring Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, and Joseph Quinn. Hailed as "the single greatest movie of the year" (Dave Morales, FOX TV) and "an epic sequel worthy of its Oscar®-winning predecessor" (Scott Mantz, KTLA), GLADIATOR II boasts breathtaking action and sensational performances from a star-powered cast, including Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and the sublime Denzel Washington in "one of his most charismatic and riveting performances" (Clayton Davis, Variety). Fans who purchase the film on 4K Blu-ray will have access to over 100 minutes of fascinating behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. Discover the epic journey of the highly anticipated film as the cast and filmmakers share their personal experiences. Explore some of the exotic filming locations, including Malta and Morocco, and see the extraordinary sets that brought the Roman Empire back to life. Plus, enter the arena to find out how carefully choreographed combat and visual effects combined to deliver mind-blowing battles on a truly epic scale. From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people. Special Features and Technical Specs: DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK A Dream That Was Rome: Origins—Director Ridley Scott and producers delve into the history behind Gladiator II and how the story developed over many years before coming to the screen. What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity: The Cast—Take an inside look into Ridley Scott's casting process. In The Arena: Filmmakers—Go behind the scenes as the cast and crew journey to Malta, Morocco, and the UK for the epic production. To Those About To Die, We Salute You: Combat—Discover how Ridley Scott and his team combined choreographed combat with cutting-edge visual effects to take the action to a whole new level. Building An Empire: Post-Production—Join the filmmakers for insights into the fascinating process of crafting the finished movie, which includes a scoring session led by composer Harry Gregson-Williams. The Making Of Gladiator II—Explore how Ridley Scott, the cast, and crew worked to bring Gladiator II to life. Deleted Scenes

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Amadeus 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | F. Murray Abraham | Tom Hulce | Miloš Forman


Reviewing and unboxing the 4K UHD Blu-ray release of Amadeus.

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Milos Forman's Amadeus (1984), starring Tom Hulce, F. Murray Abraham, Elizabeth Berridge, Roy Dotrice, and Simon Callow. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Hulce) is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri (Abraham). Resenting Mozart for both his hedonistic lifestyle and his undeniable talent, the highly religious Salieri is gradually consumed by his jealousy and becomes obsessed with Mozart's downfall, leading to a devious scheme that has dire consequences for both men. Special Features and Technical Specs: 4K RESTORATION OF THE THEATRICAL CUT OF THE FILM The Making of Amadeus - Featurette AMADEUS The Making of a Masterpiece -Featurette

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Se7en 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Brad Pitt | Morgan Freeman | Seven

Reviewing and unboxing the 4K UHD Blu-ray release of Se7en.

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David Fincher's Se7en (1995) with a new 4K Blu-ray edition. In addition to the standard release, the studio will issue a Limited Edition SteelBook. "Nothing wrong with a man taking pleasure in his work. I won't deny my own personal desire to turn each sin against the sinner." Gluttony, greed, sloth, envy, wrath, pride, lust — everyone has a sin. For detectives William Somerset and David Mills they live among these sins, every day, a crumbling city of crime all around them. But nothing can prepare the partners for the killings they are about to experience, all of which begins when they find a morbidly obese man who has died from the forced ingestion of spaghetti. What starts as one bizarre crime turns into a case of serial murders as a predator named John Doe begins to execute victims by paying homage to the "deadly sin" they represent. Directed by David Fincher and starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey, Seven is hailed by critics as, "An intensely claustrophobic, gut-wrenching thriller." Special Features and Technical Specs: NEW 4K RESTORATION SUPERVISED BY DAVID FINCHER HDR10 PRESENTATION OF THE FILM Four audio commentaries featuring David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and other collaborators on the film Additional and extended scenes Alternate endings AND MORE...
Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature