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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Blu-ray Review

Score: 71

from 2 reviewers

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood features strong video and audio presentations, with Tom Hanks' remarkable portrayal of Fred Rogers, delivering heartfelt, purpose-driven cinema with a solid array of extras.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 76

"The Blu-Ray of 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' features a 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 transfer that beautifully balances minimal noise and rich detail, with accurate colors and perfect skin tones. It captures the film's warm, creamy cinematography and faithfully reproduces 4x3 segments for an authentic 1970s feel."

Audio: 81

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track handles the film's minimal material with ease, delivering precision detail, clear dialogue, and solid bass frequencies. While surround effects are sporadic, the music score presents impressive width and dynamic range, maintaining overall fidelity.

Extra: 41

"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" Blu-ray extras deliver a comprehensive behind-the-scenes experience with insightful filmmaker commentary, a humorous blooper reel, and featurettes on Tom Hanks’ portrayal and meticulous set recreations, albeit with some segments feeling low-key and niche.

Movie: 76

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood presents a heartfelt and nuanced portrayal of Fred Rogers' gentle yet profound influence, with Tom Hanks' powerful yet understated performance elevating the film, though its exploration of the protagonist's redemption can feel clichéd and somewhat superficial compared to the emotional depth seen in the 2018 documentary.

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