Reservoir Dogs - Limited Steelbook Edition (4K Ultra HD) (+ Blu-ray)

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simply state that Quentin Tarantino hasn't been especially shy (is he ever?) about discussing various films that inspired this one, including Reservoir Dogs came out on 1080 Blu-ray so long ago that the first release from Lionsgate Films was actually branded as the 15th

of some its recent 4K UHD releases, where they only offer a generic "Dolby" listing and logo along with the appropriate number of channels, which Vis a vis nothing in particular other than the way menus are designed, I don't think Lionsgate has done itself any favors on the audio menus table). The often pointed source cues also fill the side and rear channels invitingly and some of the funkier cues have really expressive midrange and Another thing, used earlier, but NEVER on such scale, was to take low life characters and make them have really elaborated conversations on all kind of unexpected topics. And it worked BIG TIME. There is very little film grain throughout, but don’t worry, the transfer hasn’t been DNR’d to death. It looks wonderfully rich, filmic and organic, with a very good encode to boot. Overall, the 4K presentation of the film is absolutely beautiful.

disc shows a release date of 2007 and is the 62nd disc entered into the database here). As is their wont, Lionsgate later re-released the disc several

The film has a feel of bravura and creativity. The acting is sharp and the dialogue colloquial and profane. There is a sense of spontaneity and abandon enhanced by the reference to popular culture, music film, and language.

Conclusion

Reservoir Dogs is presented on 1080 Blu-ray and in 4K UHD (2160) courtesy of Lionsgate Films in 2.35:1. The first Blu-ray was actually It begins with eight dangerous criminals eating breakfast at a Los Angeles diner. Being what they are it is clear from the first moment that they are up to no good. The breakfast is hosted by Joseph "Joe" Cabot (Lawrence Tierney), an important, respected (and feared) figure in local criminal world and his seemingly less formidable son Eddie "Nice Guy" Cabot (Chris Penn). Although the atmosphere is supposedly light-hearted, it becomes very fast obvious that this is in fact a kind of solemn farewell party before the six guests go on some BIG mission. Those six men are: of the discussions between the criminal element in this film most certainly presage later, "Whopper-esque", dialogue in such films as Pulp Fiction. Tarantino's also well known love and curation of shadow detail. The 4K UHD version looks a bit warmer to me than the 1080 version, with slightly flushed flesh tones at times. Also, it may be that

version of Reservoir Dogs for a very appealing looking argument to the contrary. While both the 1080 and 2160 versions offer Most all are familiar with this film and have discussed its storyline, music, acting, directing and everything else...so I won't. I will just review the transfer of this film to Blu Ray. If you're a Tarantino fan, this is one for you if you don't already have it. It firmly established him as a director while still early in his career and he has made many great movies since. In 1992, Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) came bursting onto the scene with a crime thriller so unlike anything else that had come before that it changed the face of the genre overnight.I do have the standard definition DVD and have watched it numerous times but this will not be a side by side comparison, just a short discussion of the Blu Ray's quality. low end. Dialogue is rendered cleanly and clearly throughout. Optional English and Spanish subtitles are available.