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Blind Chance Blu-ray Review

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Score: 70

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"Blind Chance," restored in 4K, brilliantly captures Witek's three paths in a communist society; Criterion's top-notch video, audio, and extras make this release essential.

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Video: 67

Criterion's Blu-ray of 'Blind Chance' delivers an impressive 1080p HD transfer in a 1.72:1 aspect ratio with a strikingly healthy presentation, thanks to a meticulous 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative approved by cinematographer Krzysztof Pakulski. Colors are stable, detail is strong, though some scenes suffer from low brightness.

Audio: 77

The Blu-ray of 'Blind Chance' features a remastered Polish LPCM 1.0 audio track, with English subtitles. The audio is crisp, lush, and boasts excellent depth and clarity. Dialog and high frequencies are stable and easy to follow, with no distortions or audio issues noted, making it an ideal presentation for this film.

Extra: 56

The Blu-ray extras for 'Blind Chance' provide deep insights into the socio-political context of Kieslowski's work, featuring interviews with key personalities such as Tadeusz Sobolewski and Agnieszka Holland, details of the film's censorship, and a comprehensive illustrated booklet with essays and interviews, enhancing the cinematic appreciation.

Movie: 81

Criterion's Blu-ray release of Krzysztof Kieslowski's 'Blind Chance' impressively conveys the gloomy, oppressive atmosphere of a communist regime through meticulous cinematography by Krzysztof Pakulski and an intricate narrative structure. The disc's supplements, including rare interviews and censored scenes, provide invaluable historical and cultural context.

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