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Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

10 films on Best Blurays6 in 4K4 in HD

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Jonathan Pryce, CBE (born June 1, 1947) is a Welsh stage and film actor and singer. He earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the 2019 film "The Two Popes." After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and meeting his long time partner, English actress Kate Fahy, in 1974, he began his career as a stage actor in the 1970s. His work in theatre, including an award-winning performance in the title role of the Royal Court Theatre's "Hamlet", led to several supporting roles in film and television. He made his breakthrough screen performance in Terry Gilliam's 1985 cult film "Brazil". Critically lauded for his versatility, Pryce has participated in big-budget films such as "Evita", "Tomorrow Never Dies", "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "The New World", as well as independent projects such as "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "Carrington". His career in theatre has also been prolific, and he has won two Tony Awards—the first in 1977 for his Broadway debut in "Comedians", the second for his 1991 role as "The Engineer" in the musical "Miss Saigon".

Biography from TMDB

6 in 4K

UHD Blu-ray or 4K streaming

Leading role · Director: Terry Gilliam

4K · Excellent
Best English-Friendly & Video:

Director's Cut: Criterion 4K Blu-ray
US Theatrical Cut: Universal Blu-Ray

Love Conquers All Cut: Criterion Blu-Ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

Supporting role · Director: Martin Scorsese

4K · Solid
Best English-Friendly & Video:

Sony 4K Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

Best Audio:

5.1 mix: Criterion Blu-ray

2.0 mix: Sony 4K Blu-ray

Supporting role · Director: John Frankenheimer

4K · Excellent
Best English-Friendly & Video:

Capelight Germany 4K Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

Additional Info:

Arrow Blu-ray has the most extras

Supporting role · Director: Gore Verbinski

4K · Solid
Best English-Friendly & Video:

Disney 4K Blu-ray

Supporting role · Director: Gore Verbinski

4K · Solid
Best English-Friendly & Video:

Disney 4K Blu-ray

Supporting role · Director: Terry Gilliam

4K · Good in DV Only
Best English-Friendly & Video:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

Best Audio:

R1 DVD

Audio Notes:

R1 DVD for the original Dolby Stereo. Criterion 4K Blu-ray upmix is fine, Sony Blu-ray has phasing issues

4 in HD

Blu-ray or HD streaming

Leading role · Director: Roger Spottiswoode

Best English-Friendly & Video:

MGM Blu-ray 

Best Audio:

DTS LaserDisc

Audio Notes:

This 5.1 mix is outstanding and all versions sound excellent. The Blu-ray HDMA is good but the DTS LaserDisc edges out over everything.

Supporting role · Director: Gore Verbinski

4K · Worse Than BD
Best English-Friendly & Video:

Old Disney Blu-ray

Video Notes:

Old Disney Blu-ray is better than new 4K Blu-ray due to excessive DNR

Supporting role · Director: Terry Gilliam

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Italy Eagle Pictures Blu-ray

Small role · Director: Terrence Malick

Best English-Friendly:

Criterion Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

Best Video:

Criterion 4K transfer

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