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Back to Black Blu-ray Review

Score: 76

from 2 reviewers

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Back to Black offers strong performances and technical merits, but lacks depth and new insights into Amy Winehouse's life, leaving fans wanting more.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 91

"Back to Black on Blu-ray delivers impressive fine detail, with clear imagery revealing vintage furnishings and elaborate make-up. The HD presentation boasts natural black levels and vibrant colors, outperforming its 4K streaming counterpart plagued by artifacts. The sense of depth is maintained across various scenes."

Audio: 91

The English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 track is impressively balanced, offering immersive yet unobtrusive ambient sounds, crystal-clear dialogue, and music with great fidelity. The bass is clean and accurate, providing the needed depth without overpowering. Overall, an excellent sound design with dynamic richness.

Extra: 36

A compact selection of extras includes insightful commentary by Director Sam Taylor-Johnson on location authenticity and casting, alongside brief but enlightening featurettes on Marisa Abela's preparation as Amy Winehouse and the film's musical authenticity efforts.

Movie: 51

Universal's 'Back to Black' Blu-ray presents a well-acted but ultimately superficial portrayal of Amy Winehouse's rise and turbulent life, with Marisa Abela delivering an authentic performance. Despite solid technical presentation and insightful commentary, the film disappoints by focusing more on sensationalism and addiction than on her musical genius, missing deeper context and new insights.

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