This Wednesday, April 24, 2024 marks an important date for home cinema lovers in France, with a series of highly anticipated releases in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. Here is an overview of the major editions of the day, some of them having literally set the web on fire in recent weeks.
The big event: Abyss in 4K
The most anticipated release is undoubtedly that ofAbyssJames Cameron’s science fiction masterpiece released in 1989. Until now absent from Blu-ray shelves, this film was terribly missing from the catalog. See our full test here.
Aliens, the Return and True Lies
Two other great Cameron classics, Aliens Return (1986) And True Lies (1994), are also arriving in 4K. We will not return to the controversies. Our uncompromising tests remain available here: Test of Aliens Return (1986) And True Lies (1994)
Titanic (1997): A Limited Collector’s Edition
The legendary “Titanic” is also being released this Wednesday, April 24 in a limited collector’s box available exclusively at Fnac. Find our full review of Titanic (1997) here.
Wonka (2024) in Steelbook and VF Atmos
The film “Wonka”, directed by Paul King with Timothée Chalamet, offers a rereading of the famous tale by Roald Dahl. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook release, scheduled for today, includes a French version in Dolby Atmos. Test to come.
Lolita Despite Me (20th Anniversary): A Comedy Classic
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of “Lolita Despite Me”, a special edition in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is released. This film, directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey, continues to captivate with its acerbic humor and memorable characters. Test to come.
The Samurai (1967): A Masterpiece in Individual Edition
“Le Samouraï”, the classic of French cinema directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, is now available in individual edition from Pathé.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League in 4K Steelbook
Fans of the DC Extended Universe aren’t left out with two new 4K Ultra HD Steelbook editions of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. See our full test here.
