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The Long Good Friday 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Score: 91

from 2 reviewers

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The Long Good Friday’s 4K UHD is a fantastic restoration, with Arrow’s extras rich but Criterion’s Blu-ray inclusion and superior featurettes rivaling it.

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True 4K

HDR10

Dolby Vision

Video: 93

Criterion's 4K UHD release of The Long Good Friday, featuring Dolby Vision and HDR10, based on a 4K scan of the original camera negative, boasts excellent color reproduction, image stability, and overall spotless visuals, though darker scenes and minor color changes are noted when compared to the previous 2K restoration.

Audio: 88

The Blu-ray release of 'The Long Good Friday' features its original theatrical mix in English LPCM 1.0, providing clear dialogue and good dynamic contrasts, particularly in musical segments. While it lacks the new Atmos mix from previous releases, the audio remains stable and faithful to the source.

Extra: 94

The 4K UHD Blu-Ray of 'The Long Good Friday' impresses with insightful extras, including a revealing commentary by director John Mackenzie recorded in 2002, an archival documentary on Handmade Films, and detailed segments on the film's production history and restoration processes, all underscored by Bob Hoskins' outstanding performance and Francis Monkman's debut soundtrack.

Movie: 84

A must-have 4K Blu-ray, Criterion’s release of The Long Good Friday highlights John Mackenzie's gritty storytelling, Bob Hoskins’ intense performance, and Phil Meheux’s warm cinematography. The engaging extras, including insights from key filmmakers, elevate this classic British gangster film.

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