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The Ladykillers 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Score: 86

from 2 reviewers

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StudioCanal's stunning 4K restoration of *The Ladykillers* in 1.37:1 aspect ratio, despite aspect ratio concerns, is a highly recommended addition.

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Disc Release Date

True 4K

HDR10

Dolby Vision

DTS-HD MA

Video: 81

Kino Lorber's 4K UHD release of *The Ladykillers* presents a stunning 4K restoration with Dolby Vision HDR, offering exceptional clarity, color balance, and depth. Despite its limitation to the 1.37:1 aspect ratio in native 4K, the visuals are vastly superior to the previous Blu-ray releases, showcasing lush primaries and finely resolved grain.

Audio: 91

The Ladykillers 4K UHD Blu Ray presents an exceptionally clean and sharp English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track, with clear dialog and no significant balance issues, though the music can occasionally sound a bit thin.

Extra: 86

The 4K UHD Blu-ray of 'The Ladykillers' boasts two insightful commentary tracks—one scholarly by Philip Kemp and another dynamic by David Del Valle and Dan Marino—plus a wealth of supplemental materials, including the 'Forever Ealing' documentary, interviews with notable filmmakers, and restoration comparisons, preserving both technical and historical context of this British classic.

Movie: 91

A stellar release of 'The Ladykillers' (1955) on 4K Blu-ray by Kino Lorber features breathtaking Technicolor restoration, delightful performances, and robust supplementary material, including commentaries and documentaries. This edition captures both the comedy and thrill of one of Britain's finest films, enhanced by Otto Heller's cinematography and Tristram Cary's score.

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