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Lord of the Flies Blu-ray Review

Score: 75

from 3 reviewers

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Criterion's definitive Blu-ray of 'Lord of the Flies' boasts a remarkable 4K restoration, thought-provoking extras, and a must-own status for collectors. RECOMMENDED.

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Video: 76

The 4K digital transfer of 'Lord of the Flies' on Blu-ray delivers remarkable clarity, depth, and restored visuals with outstanding detail and balanced blacks, whites, and grays, despite occasional softness, ensuring it stands as a definitive presentation of the film.

Audio: 65

The English LPCM 1.0 track on the 'Lord of the Flies' Blu-ray offers impressive depth, clarity, and balance despite the film's challenging original audio conditions, with no noticeable dropouts or distortions. Criterion's treatment of the source material ensures the dialogue remains clear, even amid intense environmental sounds.

Extra: 90

The Blu-ray extras of 'Lord of the Flies' deliver a comprehensive and technically enriching experience, featuring in-depth interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and insightful commentaries from key contributors, including Peter Brook and Gerald Feil, along with a unique novel reading by William Golding.

Movie: 77

Peter Brook’s 1963 adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies' presents a raw, near-documentary style that effectively captures the novel’s themes of human savagery, albeit with some criticisms on acting and narrative rhythm. Criterion's Blu-ray release enriches the experience with comprehensive supplements and outstanding visual quality, enhancing both technical and educational appreciation.

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