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Short Cuts Blu-ray Review

Score: 87

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Criterion's Blu-ray release of Robert Altman's *Short Cuts*, sourced from a new 4K restoration, offers an outstanding audio/visual experience and comprehensive extras.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 88

Robert Altman's *Short Cuts* arrives on Blu-ray with a Criterion-restored 4K digital transfer, maintaining the 2.35:1 aspect ratio and 1080p resolution. The restoration, executed with advanced scanning and various noise management techniques, offers superior depth, color reproduction, and stability, enhancing the viewing experience significantly.

Audio: 88

The Blu-ray of 'Short Cuts' features English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 and 5.1 tracks, both offering clarity and stability without age-related imperfections. The 2.0 track impresses with well-balanced music and clear dialogue, while the 5.1 track slightly enhances spatial dynamics, especially during jazz performances.

Extra: 86

The Criterion Blu-ray release of "Short Cuts" boasts a comprehensive array of extra features, including two documentaries, deleted scenes, music demos from renowned artists, extensive marketing materials, and insightful interviews, offering an in-depth exploration of Robert Altman’s LA epic and Raymond Carver's literary legacy.

Movie: 86

Robert Altman's 'Short Cuts' Blu-ray release by Criterion presents a vivid and multifaceted exploration of interconnected lives in 1990s LA, featuring standout performances and a narrative that fluidly blends drama and comedy. Enhanced by special features including deleted scenes and a Raymond Carver documentary, this release encapsulates Altman's unique cinematic style and comprehensive character storytelling.

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