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On the Waterfront 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Score: 92

from 5 reviewers

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Sony's 4K UHD set of "On the Waterfront" offers exceptional remastered video across all aspect ratios and an impressive Atmos track, despite missing some Criterion extras, making it a "Must Own" for any classic film enthusiast.

On the Waterfront 4K UHD Blu-ray Front Cover

Disc Release Date

True 4K

HDR10

Dolby Vision

Dolby Atmos

DTS-HD MA

Dolby TrueHD

Video: 97

Sony's meticulous 4K UHD restoration of 'On the Waterfront' delivers a stunning 2160p Dolby Vision and HDR10 black and white transfer across three aspect ratios—1.33:1, 1.66:1, 1.85:1—offering impeccable detail, depth, and perfect grayscale. It's a definitive, choice-rich presentation of a cinematic classic.

Audio: 94

The 4K UHD Blu-Ray of 'On the Waterfront' offers a new Dolby Atmos mix that, while immersive and integrating sophisticated audio directionality, remains true to the film's mono origins. The DTS-HD MA 5.1 track is solid, yet the original mono mix best preserves the era-centric soundscape and intimacy of the story.

Extra: 80

Sony's 4K UHD Blu Ray release of "On the Waterfront" offers an engaging array of extras, though it lacks some content found on Criterion. Key features include insightful interviews with industry icons like Scorsese, commentary from Richard Schickel and Jeff Young, and a deep dive into method acting, enriching fans' viewing experience.

Movie: 96

On the Waterfront stands as an enduring masterpiece, lauded for its naturalistic photography, exceptional performances by Marlon Brando and ensemble cast, and its gripping narrative depicting union corruption. With a stunning 4K remaster and multiple aspect ratio options, this release in Sony's Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Vol 5 cements its legacy, showcasing the film in breathtaking detail and clarity.

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