Description
Air America (1990) – 1080p Blu‑ray Disc
Video Quality
- Native 1080p presentation, sourced from the original 35 mm negative.
- Compared to the 4K disc’s scan, this Blu‑ray is noticeably softer, with less fine detail and grain consistency
- While well‑rated in its era, the Blu‑ray pales beside the UHD’s clearer contours and improved color fidelity
Audio
- DTS‑HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack (48 kHz, 24‑bit).
- Offers an immersive soundstage with cockpit ambiance and punchy LFE in action scenes
- No additional audio tracks beyond the 7.1 mix
Special Features
All extras from the original Blu‑ray are retained, including:
- Commentary by screenwriter John Eskow
- Return Flight: Revisiting Air America
- Pre‑Flight: The Storyboards
- Flight Log
- Short Interviews
- Making Of featurette
- Theatrical trailer
- Reviewer Notes
- Blu‑ray.com: video/audio well done, but overall overshadowed by the 4K upgrade .
- myReviewer.com: “As for this Blu‑ray release, the film has never looked or sounded as good,” noting great price and quality
Summary Table
| Feature | Blu‑ray Disc | Comparison to 4K UHD Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Native 1080p, decent detail | Softer image, lacks UHD clarity and grain consistency) |
| Audio | DTS‑HD MA 7.1, full surround, solid LFE | Same 7.1 track used on 4K disc; no Atmos upgrade |
| Extras | Full complement of archival extras | Fully retained, upscaled to HD |
| Overall | High value for Blu‑ray-only content | Great for supplement access, but overshadowed by UHD tech upgrades |
✅ Verdict
If you’re holding onto this combo pack, the Blu‑ray disc offers solid picture, immersive audio, and a full suite of extras—making it a fine companion disc. However, if you’re after the best in picture quality, prioritize the 4K disc—its sharper image, Dolby Vision hues, and superior detail far outclass the Blu‑ray.

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