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Breakdown 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Score: 78

from 3 reviewers

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Breakdown's 4K UHD release in the Paramount Scares: Volume 2 set impresses with a top-notch 4K transfer, Dolby Vision grade, and excellent audio mix. Highly recommended.

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Video: 78

The 4K UHD Blu-ray of 'Breakdown' provides a visually stunning upgrade, boasting enhanced resolution and Dolby Vision HDR that deliver richer colors and improved depth compared to the Blu-ray. Despite some soft photography remnants, this release offers fine detailing and nuanced shadow work, solidifying it as a worthwhile enhancement.

Audio: 84

The 4K UHD Blu-ray of 'Breakdown' features a superb Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio mix, delivering crisp dialogue, punchy bass, and seamless integration with solid impact and dynamic range, despite its front-heavy mix and moderate surround activity.

Extra: 70

The Breakdown 4K UHD Blu-ray offers a wealth of insightful extras, including new commentaries and featurettes, though the omission of the Mostow-Russell commentary from the 4K disc is a considerable drawback.

Movie: 73

Paramount's 4K UHD release of Breakdown revitalizes this 90s thriller with stunning clarity and engaging suspense, featuring Kurt Russell's peak performance. Despite its misplacement in a horror set, this Jonathan Mostow film blends gripping tension with minor dated elements and a high-octane, action-packed finale.

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