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Two-Lane Blacktop Blu-ray Review

Masters of Cinema

Score: 65

from 2 reviewers

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Monte Hellman's melancholic 'Two-Lane Blacktop,' exploring a country's search for a new identity, debuts on Limited Edition Blu-ray from Eureka Entertainment. RECOMMENDED.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 53

The Region B-locked Blu-ray of 'Two-Lane Blacktop' presents a 1080p transfer in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio with impressive detail and no over-manipulation. Despite some persistent grain and minor noise corrections, the presentation, supervised by director Monte Hellman, ensures the film has never looked better.

Audio: 63

The Blu-ray audio presentation of 'Two-Lane Blacktop' offers a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 remix and the original mono with a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track. Purists may prefer the mono, but the surround version is more immersive, delivering clear dialogue, authentic sound effects, and substantial dynamic levels.

Extra: 81

The Blu-ray extras for 'Two-Lane Blacktop' offer a comprehensive dive into the film's production through a superb 1999 commentary by Monte Hellman and Gary Kurtz, in-depth documentaries revisiting filming locations, interviews with key contributors like Kris Kristofferson, screen tests, an original trailer, and a lavish 36-page booklet.

Movie: 86

Monte Hellman's 'Two-Lane Blacktop' is a quintessential existential road movie; its minimalistic narrative, aided by a moody soundtrack and superior Techniscope cinematography, delivers a compelling portrayal of alienation and identity. Eureka’s UK Blu-ray release offers decent video/audio and an extensive array of extras, solidifying it as a cult classic worthy of exploration.

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