Anora (2024) – 4K Ultra HD Disc Review
The Criterion Collection
4K Ultra HD
Criterion presents Anora in native 4K UHD (2160p) with Dolby Vision HDR, sourced from a supervised 4K digital master approved by director Sean Baker and cinematographer Drew Daniels. The results are spectacular. The film’s handheld aesthetic—gritty, vibrant, and naturalistic—comes to life with razor-sharp clarity. Fine facial textures, neon-lit club interiors, and sun-washed Brooklyn exteriors all shine with incredible precision and authenticity.
HDR grading enhances contrast in low-light scenes and brings out the vivid street colors and fluorescent glows with deep, nuanced blacks and rich highlight control. This is a reference-level disc for modern digital cinematography done right.
The 4K disc features a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround track, true to the film’s theatrical presentation. Dialogue is front-centered and crystal clear, while ambient city soundscapes and club beats pulse around the listener with realistic immersion. The mix avoids bombast, staying subtle and intimate, yet still delivers excellent presence.
It’s not an aggressive track, but it beautifully supports the film’s vérité style with naturalistic sound design and dynamic fidelity.
Criterion includes an insightful set of extras across the UHD and Blu-ray discs:
Every feature reinforces the artistic choices behind this raw, character-driven film.
From Red Rocket and The Florida Project director Sean Baker, Anora is a bold, unflinching portrait of a young Brooklyn sex worker unexpectedly swept into the whirlwind of Russian oligarchy. Newcomer Mikey Madison delivers a powerhouse performance, anchoring the film’s blend of realism, comedy, and heartbreak. It’s both provocative and humane, offering a searing view into class, survival, and the American dream.
Criterion’s 4K release of Anora is a top-tier presentation of one of 2024’s most talked-about films. With its faithful Dolby Vision transfer, immersive audio, and thoughtful extras, this disc is a must-own for cinephiles, fans of Sean Baker, and collectors of boundary-pushing modern cinema.
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Anora (2024) – 4K Ultra HD Disc Review
The Criterion Collection
4K Ultra HD
Criterion presents Anora in native 4K UHD (2160p) with Dolby Vision HDR, sourced from a supervised 4K digital master approved by director Sean Baker and cinematographer Drew Daniels. The results are spectacular. The film’s handheld aesthetic—gritty, vibrant, and naturalistic—comes to life with razor-sharp clarity. Fine facial textures, neon-lit club interiors, and sun-washed Brooklyn exteriors all shine with incredible precision and authenticity.
HDR grading enhances contrast in low-light scenes and brings out the vivid street colors and fluorescent glows with deep, nuanced blacks and rich highlight control. This is a reference-level disc for modern digital cinematography done right.
The 4K disc features a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround track, true to the film’s theatrical presentation. Dialogue is front-centered and crystal clear, while ambient city soundscapes and club beats pulse around the listener with realistic immersion. The mix avoids bombast, staying subtle and intimate, yet still delivers excellent presence.
It’s not an aggressive track, but it beautifully supports the film’s vérité style with naturalistic sound design and dynamic fidelity.
Criterion includes an insightful set of extras across the UHD and Blu-ray discs:
Every feature reinforces the artistic choices behind this raw, character-driven film.
From Red Rocket and The Florida Project director Sean Baker, Anora is a bold, unflinching portrait of a young Brooklyn sex worker unexpectedly swept into the whirlwind of Russian oligarchy. Newcomer Mikey Madison delivers a powerhouse performance, anchoring the film’s blend of realism, comedy, and heartbreak. It’s both provocative and humane, offering a searing view into class, survival, and the American dream.
Criterion’s 4K release of Anora is a top-tier presentation of one of 2024’s most talked-about films. With its faithful Dolby Vision transfer, immersive audio, and thoughtful extras, this disc is a must-own for cinephiles, fans of Sean Baker, and collectors of boundary-pushing modern cinema.
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