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Thunderheart (1992)
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Original matrixed Dolby Stereo: 2003 Sony/Columbia NTSC DVD 2.0
5.1 remix: 2024 Sony Blu-ray

Additional Info

The 5.1 track on the UHD is a remix originally included on the 2024 Blu-ray, but missing the LFE track. The UHD 2.0 track is a downmix of the faulty 5.1, severely lacking bass.

The digital track on the earlier LaserDisc is most likely the same as DVD, minus the lossy compression.

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UHD Blu-ray

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Length

119 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

3 months ago

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Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release
Best Audio Release

Original matrixed Dolby Stereo: 2003 Sony/Columbia NTSC DVD 2.0
5.1 remix: 2024 Sony Blu-ray

Additional Info

The 5.1 track on the UHD is a remix originally included on the 2024 Blu-ray, but missing the LFE track. The UHD 2.0 track is a downmix of the faulty 5.1, severely lacking bass.

The digital track on the earlier LaserDisc is most likely the same as DVD, minus the lossy compression.

Format
UHD Blu-ray
Featured Lists
Length
119 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
3 months ago
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Best Video:

Deaf Crocodile 4K Blu-ray see nic review

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Unrestored: Czech PAL DVD

Preferences will vary, the restored track sounds good, but not necessarily faithful to the original elements.

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Unrestored: Czech PAL DVD

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2D: 2011 Fox Blu-ray

3D: 2011 Fox 3D Blu-ray

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Additional Info:

All home video releases are open matte 16:9. No home release in the theatrical scope presentation.


The original theatrical 7.1 mix has not been given a home release.

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3D: 2011 Fox 3D Blu-ray (exclusive with Sony 3D TV bundles in the US)

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2D: 2011 Fox Blu-ray

3D: 2011 Fox 3D Blu-ray

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Dolby Stereo SR: Japan LaserDisc or US VHS Hifi

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Best Audio:

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Best Audio:

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Additional Info:

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Best Audio:

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The Atmos on the Sony release is reportedly better than StudioCanal's.

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UHD Blu-ray
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5.1 on the 4K is a downmix of the Atmos remix.

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