Air America (1990)

Description

Air America (1990) – 4K Ultra HD

Specifications

• Video: Native 4K (2160p) HEVC scan from the original 35mm negative (2.35:1), with Dolby Vision and HDR10 — delivering stunning clarity, vivid foliage, and enhanced detail in aerial sequences
• Audio: Feature-rich DTS‑HD Master Audio 7.1 mix based on the original 2.0 track; immersive plane cockpit detail, clear dialogue, and balanced surround ambiance

️ Special Features

• 4K-only: Return Flight: Revisiting Air America, Making‑Of Featurette, 2024 trailer
• Shared on both discs: Commentary by screenwriter John Eskow, “Pre‑Flight: The Storyboards,” “Flight Log,” cast & crew interviews, plus theatrical trailer

Technical Highlights & Critiques

• Video: AVForums praises the “90% superb” 4K restoration with rich detail and Dolby Vision pop—though it notes occasional “bronze skin tones” . Blu‑ray.com gives it high marks: 4.5/5 video quality, 4.5/5 audio, overall 3/5. AV Nirvana echoes the sentiment, calling it “a solid effort with good picture and the same solid audio”
• Movie: Tonally uneven—a buddy comedy mixed with war drama. DVD Corner labels it a “tonal mess,” but acknowledges standout action imagery from Deakins-shot aerial scenes

️ Release & Availability

• Released: June 10, 2025
• Format: 2-disc set (4K + Blu‑ray + Digital copy), SteelBook packaging, Region-Free 4K disc, Region A Blu-ray

Verdict
If you’re after a visually impressive 4K upgrade—especially for the restored look, Dolby Vision, and immersive audio—it’s a solid contender, though the film’s mix of tones may not mesh for everyone. Extras are comprehensive.