Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut (2004)

Description

Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut (Collector’s Edition) (2004/2025) – 4K Ultra HD Disc Review
Shout! Factory | 213 min | R | July 1, 2025 (street date)
Genres: Biography, Action/Adventure

Disc Specs

• Video: 2160p Ultra High Definition, HEVC (H.265), with both HDR10 and Dolby Vision supportAspect Ratio: 2.39:1
• Audio: English Dolby Atmos, DTS‑HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS‑HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
• Subtitles: English (including Hearing‑Impaired)
• Region: Region A (4K disc is region free; Blu‑ray is Region A)
• Number of Discs: 2 (1× 4K Ultra HD disc + 1× Blu‑ray of special features)
• Collector’s Edition Enhancements: Includes full director’s cut plus bonus Blu‑ray disc with extensive special features

Video Quality
The presentation is anchored by a native 4K transfer optimized with HDR10 and Dolby Vision, delivering impressive contrast and color depth. Maintains the original grain structure, creating a cinematic look in keeping with the film’s epic scale. The widescreen 2.39:1 framing preserves the intended theatrical visual.

Audio Quality
Premium audio mix with Dolby Atmos offers a fully immersive soundstage—ideal for battle sequences and sweeping landscapes. DTS‑HD Master Audio 5.1 and stereo mixes offer strong alternatives for varied setups. The inclusion of both modern and classic audio options gives users flexibility and fidelity.

Special Features (via bonus Blu-ray disc)

• Director’s Cut Commentary (2007) – Oliver Stone + Matt Zoller Seitz (2025)
• 2025 Interviews:
  • Oliver Stone (14:52)
  • Editor Alex Márquez (10:00)
  • VFX Supervisor John Scheele (8:31)
• Documentaries & Featurettes (2005):
  • Fight Against Time: Oliver Stone’s Alexander (76:12)
  • Resurrecting Alexander (26:41)
  • Perfect Is the Enemy of Good (28:51)
  • Vangelis Scores Alexander (4:31)
• Still Gallery (9:02) & Theatrical Trailers (Teaser + Full)

✅ Overall Recommendation
This Collector’s Edition 4K UHD is a standout release—offering a sumptuous visual upgrade with HDR, immersive Atmos sound, and a trove of special features that deep-dive into the making and legacy of Alexander. A must-have for collectors and Oliver Stone fans alike.