Blue Velvet (1986)

Description

Blue Velvet (1986) – Criterion Collection Blu-ray

David Lynch’s cult classic | 120 min | Rated R | May 28, 2019

Video

• Resolution: 1080p
• Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
• Transfer: Mastered from a 4K restoration supervised by Lynch
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  Clean, film-like transfer with vibrant reds (like Sandy’s lipstick or Dorothy’s curtains), balanced grain, and sharp facial detail. A definitive HD version praised across reviews

Audio

• Tracks:
  • English DTS‑HD Master Audio 5.1
  • English DTS‑HD Master Audio 2.0
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  Both mixes are strong; the 5.1 track enriches Angelo Badalamenti’s atmospheric score and ambient nuances (like dripping water or footsteps) (en.wikipedia.org, blu-ray.com).

Special Features

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  Includes standout extras from the Criterion package:
  • 53 minutes of deleted/alternate scenes selected by Lynch (slantmagazine.com)
  • Feature-length doc Blue Velvet Revisited (89 min) (slantmagazine.com)
  • Mysteries of Love (70-min behind-the-scenes doc) (slantmagazine.com)
  • Documentary interviews (e.g., Angelo Badalamenti) (slantmagazine.com)