BLU-RAY REVIEW: GLADIATOR 4K
5/14/2018
Featuring both the theatrical and extended editions, GLADIATOR is the stunning historical epic that follows Maximus Decimus Meridius, the brave general who was forced into slavery, emerged as a gladiator, and defied an empire. Masterfully directed by Ridley Scott and featuring a riveting performance from Russell Crowe, GLADIATOR is a magnificent combination of vivid action and extraordinary storytelling and is a winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
BLU-RAY:
The film is
presented in widescreen in a 2.40:1 aspect ration preserving its
theatrical format. The picture is just flawless. Not only the
picture looks great in this release, also the sound Gladiator 4K is good,
a 5.1 Master Audio in English that provides a good complement
to the picture. Gladiator 4K also includes
English and Spanish subtitles.
VIDEO:
Widescreen (2.40:1) 16x9
AUDIO:
English DTS: X, French 5.1 Dolby Digital/Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English DTS Headphone: X, English Audio Description
Subtitles -
English, English SDH, French, Spanish, Korean
SPECIAL
FEATURES:
Introduction by Ridley Scott (Extended Edition)
Commentary by director Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe (Extended Edition)
Commentary by director Ridley Scott, editor Pietro Scalia and cinematographer John Mathieson (Theatrical Edition)
The Scrolls of Knowledge
Deleted Scenes Index with Optional Commentary by Ridley Scott
Visions from Elysium: Topic Portal
Strength and Honor: Creating the World of Gladiator
Image & Design: Storyboard Demonstration, Storyboard Archive, Costume Design Gallery, Photo Galleries
Abandoned Sequences & Deleted Scenes
The Aurelian Archives – My Gladiator Journal by Spencer Treat Clark
And More.