Description
Cinderella Man (2005) – Blu-ray Disc Review
Universal Studios | 144 min | PG-13 | Release Date: August 26, 2025
Genres: Biography, Drama, Sports
Disc Specs
Blu-ray Disc (BD-50)
Resolution: 1080p High Definition
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (original widescreen)
Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0 stereo
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Video Quality
The Blu-ray delivers an impressive high-definition transfer with excellent clarity and color balance. Details in 1930s sets, costumes, and facial textures are sharply defined. While it lacks the expanded range of the 4K Dolby Vision version, contrast remains strong and natural, with deep blacks and warm tones throughout. The picture holds a genuine filmic texture, making it one of Universal’s better HD catalog presentations.
Audio Quality
The DTS-HD 5.1 mix delivers dynamic range and strong fidelity. Boxing sequences pack punch and weight, while quieter dramatic scenes maintain clear dialogue and ambiance. The stereo track is a faithful alternative, offering balanced output for simpler setups. The overall mix provides an emotionally engaging soundstage with precise balance between score, dialogue, and crowd energy.
Special Features
Audio commentary with director Ron Howard
Featurette: The Fight Card: Casting Cinderella Man
Featurette: Ringside Seats: The Filming of the Fights
Featurette: The Real Cinderella Man: James J. Braddock Biography
Deleted scenes with optional commentary
Theatrical trailer
✅ Overall Recommendation
The Blu-ray edition of Cinderella Man remains a strong performer for HD collectors. The image is clean, filmic, and full of detail, supported by a robust 5.1 mix that captures both the grit and triumph of the story. While the 4K disc is the ultimate presentation, this Blu-ray still stands tall as an emotionally powerful, reference-quality release.

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