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Breakdown 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Score: 79

from 4 reviewers

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Breakdown receives a worthy 4K release with enhanced resolution and Dolby Vision, despite modest visual improvements over Blu-ray; audio and extras remain solid.

Breakdown 4K UHD Blu-ray Front Cover

Disc Release Date

True 4K

HDR10

Dolby Vision

Dolby TrueHD

Video: 77

The 4K UHD Blu-ray of "Breakdown" showcases a visually pleasing Dolby Vision upgrade over the 2021 Blu-ray, markedly enhancing colors and shadow detail with some scenes benefiting from deeper tones and improved texture resolution, though not drastically shaper overall. Some viewers may prefer the original SDR color grading, reflecting a mixed reception for the enhanced resolution.

Audio: 87

Presented in Dolby TrueHD 5.1, Breakdown's audio is a dramatic improvement from the DVD's lossy Dolby Digital, delivering crisp dialogue, dynamic range, and impactful bass. While some fans may miss a Dolby Atmos option, the track's balanced mix enhances suspense with effective surround elements and engaging action sequences.

Extra: 68

The UHD release of "Breakdown" offers a robust collection of extras solely on the bundled Blu-ray, notably the insightful commentary by Jonathan Mostow and Kurt Russell, engaging featurettes with key cast and crew, and fascinating alternate openings, effectively reprising esteemed content from the 2021 Paramount Presents edition.

Movie: 81

Paramount's 4K UHD release of 'Breakdown' brilliantly revives this tense Jonathan Mostow thriller, showcasing Kurt Russell's stellar performance in a captivating blend of suspenseful narrative and intense action. The remastered 2160p/Dolby Vision video elevates its cinematic impact, though the final act's high-paced action contrasts its otherwise measured suspense.

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