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The Last Emperor 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Score: 89

from 2 reviewers

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A fascinating historical drama, Criterion's 4K UHD release of The Last Emperor boasts a stunning Dolby Vision transfer, DTS-HD MA 2.0 audio, and extensive bonus content.

The Last Emperor 4K UHD Blu-ray Front Cover

Disc Release Date

True 4K

HDR10

Dolby Vision

DTS-HD MA

Video: 86

The Criterion Collection’s 4K restoration of 'The Last Emperor' with Dolby Vision HDR offers stunning visual quality, boasting enhanced shadow definition, vibrant color reproduction, and meticulous detail in 2160p. The Theatrical Cut excels with perfect image stability, though the Extended Cut remains less impressive.

Audio: 86

The Last Emperor's 4K UHD Blu Ray offers exceptional audio with both DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 and 5.1 tracks. The DTS-HD MA 5.1 option is particularly immersive, enhancing dynamic contrasts and capturing nuanced details, from vibrant parade scenes to tense, confined moments.

Extra: 96

The Criterion release of 'The Last Emperor' is lauded for its extensive and unique bonus features, including archival audio commentary from key figures, in-depth documentaries, and interviews. While not exhaustive compared to other releases, it remains the most comprehensive edition for fans and collectors.

Movie: 96

The Last Emperor arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray with impeccable visual and audio fidelity, enriched by Criterion's extensive supplementary features, offering both theatrical and extended cuts that uniquely balance historical context and dramatic intimacy in Bertolucci's most acclaimed and visually stunning masterpiece.

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