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Footloose 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

40th Anniversary Edition

Score: 73

from 7 reviewers

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Paramount’s 4K UHD release of *Footloose* offers significant visual improvements with a Dolby Vision HDR presentation but features the same audio and extras as previous releases.

Footloose 4K UHD Blu-ray Front Cover

Disc Release Date

True 4K

HDR10

Dolby Vision

DTS-HD MA

Video: 69

Paramount’s 4K UHD release of 'Footloose' vastly improves upon the disastrous 2011 Blu-ray, offering a healthier, film-like image with stabilized grain and authentically warm colors. While not flawless—suffering from occasional black crush and inconsistent sharpness—the Dolby Vision enhancements deliver richer, albeit muted, tones. Overall, a significant upgrade worth the investment.

Audio: 80

The 4K UHD release of 'Footloose' retains the previous Blu-ray's 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio lossless mix, delivering clear dialogue, an engaging wide soundstage, and immersive surround channels. While not extremely dynamic, the audio faithfully represents the film's era with excellent clarity and impactful bass, perfect for its iconic soundtrack.

Extra: 69

Footloose's 4K UHD Blu-ray offers a substantial upgrade over the poor 2011 release, with restored visual quality, a solid 5.1 DTS-HD MA audio track, and a suite of nostalgic extras including insightful commentaries by Kevin Bacon and the production team, Sarah Jessica Parker interviews, and vintage featurettes, all housed on the included Blu-ray disc.

Movie: 68

"Footloose," a quintessential '80s teen film marked by Kevin Bacon's charismatic performance, receives a stellar 4K UHD upgrade with 2160p/Dolby Vision video and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, revamping its vivid dance sequences and nostalgic soundtrack. Its emotional core—highlighted by John Lithgow's complex antagonist—remains compelling despite occasional corniness.

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