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Blazing Saddles 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Score: 85

from 7 reviewers

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Blazing Saddles' 4K UHD release delivers impressive visual clarity, a new Dolby Atmos mix, and enduring comedic genius, making it a must-have upgrade.

Blazing Saddles 4K UHD Blu-ray Front Cover

Disc Release Date

True 4K

HDR10

Dolby Atmos

DTS-HD MA

Dolby TrueHD

Video: 93

The 4K UHD Blu Ray of "Blazing Saddles" delivers a stunning and authentic presentation with superb color reproduction aided by HDR10, excellent dynamic contrasts, strong black levels, and intricate detail authenticated in both brighter sequences and expansive vistas, vastly enhancing and revitalizing the classic cinematic experience beyond previous releases.

Audio: 86

Blazing Saddles' 4K UHD Blu-Ray audio shines with a new Dolby Atmos mix that enhances the musical elements with rich stereo warmth while maintaining the film's original mono for authenticity. The Atmos track broadens the soundstage with subtle surround activity, delivering refined dialogue and clean bass, yet respects its restrained origins with limited LFE impact.

Extra: 67

The 4K UHD release of 'Blazing Saddles' includes a mix of beloved legacy features, with the standout new addition being 'Inappropriate Inspiration: The Blazing Saddles Effect,' featuring industry figures discussing the film's comedic legacy. However, technical glitches like incorrect frame rates mar some features, and notable omissions like the Black Bart pilot are felt.

Movie: 91

Blazing Saddles, now remastered in 4K UHD with Dolby Atmos sound, remains a timeless comedic masterpiece that deftly satirizes racial stereotypes through audacious humor. Its impeccable cast and irreverent style make it an enduring classic, embodying Mel Brooks' genius in pushing the boundaries of comedy.

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