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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Blu-ray Review

Collector's Edition

Score: 73

from 3 reviewers

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This Shout! Factory Blu-ray of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai offers excellent audio, video, and a superb documentary, highly recommended for cult film fans.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 71

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension's Blu-ray release by Shout Select is presented in 1080p with an AVC MPEG-4 encode, maintaining its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio. The transfer boasts excellent definition and film-like grain. Although minor imperfections such as white specks and softness in transitions are present, vibrant colors, accurate black levels, and solid depth make it the best this cult classic has ever looked on home video.

Audio: 71

Featuring DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 options, 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension' offers an engaging soundfield with effective LFE and panning effects in the surround track, though the 2.0 mix delivers more natural dynamics and fuller imaging with excellent dialogue reproduction.

Extra: 80

The 2-disc Blu-ray/DVD set for 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension' features extensive extras, including in-depth documentaries (Into the 8th Dimension - 128 mins), insightful audio commentaries from creators and fans, a vintage featurette, alternate opening with Jamie Lee Curtis, deleted scenes, and more, providing a thorough and engaging exploration of this cult classic's production and legacy.

Movie: 73

Blu-ray edition of 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension' delights with its eccentric 80s charm, featuring Peter Weller’s versatile performance and John Lithgow’s hilariously unhinged villainy. The film’s convoluted plot and unique world-building generate a captivating, cult-favorite experience.

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