Anora (2024) – Blu-ray Disc Review
The Criterion Collection
Edition: Blu-ray
The Blu-ray disc of Anora features a 1080p transfer derived from the same 4K digital master as the UHD disc, approved by director Sean Baker. While not as razor-sharp as the 4K presentation, this Blu-ray still boasts excellent clarity, rich textures, and a beautifully cinematic image that holds up especially well in motion.
Details in skin tones, urban textures, and dimly lit interiors are all well-resolved, and compression artifacts are kept to a bare minimum. Color grading maintains the vibrancy of club lighting and the grit of Brooklyn streets, with solid contrast and stable black levels, though naturally without the dynamic range of HDR.
️ This is a top-tier 1080p presentation and a great alternative for viewers without 4K setups.
The included DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track mirrors the 4K disc and provides a well-balanced soundscape. Dialogue is always clear and prominent, while atmospheric sounds—from bustling sidewalks to thumping bass in clubs—wrap the viewer in a realistic, immersive experience.
Though it’s not an aggressive surround mix, it’s quietly detailed, placing you intimately in Anora’s world. Subtle rear-channel effects and ambient sound design contribute to the film’s observational style.
All special features are available on the Blu-ray disc and mirror those on the 4K:
Criterion’s supplements add meaningful context and are thoughtfully curated.
Anora is Sean Baker’s boldest and most grounded character study yet, led by a fearless performance from Mikey Madison. What begins as a gritty slice-of-life portrait slowly unfolds into a darkly comic, emotionally resonant exploration of power, love, and exploitation in America’s underbelly.
While the 4K disc is the definitive way to experience Anora, this Criterion Blu-ray is a standout release on its own. With a superb transfer, faithful audio, and meaningful extras, it’s a must-rent or buy for lovers of independent cinema, Sean Baker’s work, or modern character-driven dramas.
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Anora (2024) – Blu-ray Disc Review
The Criterion Collection
Edition: Blu-ray
The Blu-ray disc of Anora features a 1080p transfer derived from the same 4K digital master as the UHD disc, approved by director Sean Baker. While not as razor-sharp as the 4K presentation, this Blu-ray still boasts excellent clarity, rich textures, and a beautifully cinematic image that holds up especially well in motion.
Details in skin tones, urban textures, and dimly lit interiors are all well-resolved, and compression artifacts are kept to a bare minimum. Color grading maintains the vibrancy of club lighting and the grit of Brooklyn streets, with solid contrast and stable black levels, though naturally without the dynamic range of HDR.
️ This is a top-tier 1080p presentation and a great alternative for viewers without 4K setups.
The included DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track mirrors the 4K disc and provides a well-balanced soundscape. Dialogue is always clear and prominent, while atmospheric sounds—from bustling sidewalks to thumping bass in clubs—wrap the viewer in a realistic, immersive experience.
Though it’s not an aggressive surround mix, it’s quietly detailed, placing you intimately in Anora’s world. Subtle rear-channel effects and ambient sound design contribute to the film’s observational style.
All special features are available on the Blu-ray disc and mirror those on the 4K:
Criterion’s supplements add meaningful context and are thoughtfully curated.
Anora is Sean Baker’s boldest and most grounded character study yet, led by a fearless performance from Mikey Madison. What begins as a gritty slice-of-life portrait slowly unfolds into a darkly comic, emotionally resonant exploration of power, love, and exploitation in America’s underbelly.
While the 4K disc is the definitive way to experience Anora, this Criterion Blu-ray is a standout release on its own. With a superb transfer, faithful audio, and meaningful extras, it’s a must-rent or buy for lovers of independent cinema, Sean Baker’s work, or modern character-driven dramas.
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