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The Lion of the Desert 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Score: 80

from 2 reviewers

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Shout! Factory's 4K Lion of the Desert is a must-see; premium UHD quality & extras.

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Disc Release Date

True 4K

HDR10

Dolby Vision

DTS-HD MA

Video: 83

The 2022 restoration of Lion of the Desert, compared to the old release, is a revelation, enhancing details, color, and aspect ratio, with both Blu-ray and UHD versions offering superior quality.

Audio: 76

Shout! Factory's UHD release of Lion of the Desert features DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 with vivid action scenes, extensive surround use, clear dialogue, and a stirring score, despite its vintage mix limitations.

Extra: 81

The release offers UHD and Blu-ray versions with new and vintage extras, including a rare commentary by Moustapha Akkad in both English and Arabic, but lacks digital copy and slipcover.

Movie: 81

Shout! Factory's UHD release of 'Lion of the Desert' boasts superior specs and includes a new Arabic version, enhancing the epic's depiction of Libya's valiant struggle against Italian colonialism.

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