Clean and Sober (1988) – Blu-ray Disc Review
Genres: Drama
Studio: Warner Archive Collection
Runtime: 124 minutes
Rated: R
Release Date: April 29, 2025
Disc Format: Blu-ray (1 BD-50)
Region: A (B, C untested)
Resolution: 1080p HD
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Video Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Audio:
• English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles: English SDH
Digital Copy: Not included
️ Video – 4.0 out of 5
This new HD master from Warner Archive presents Clean and Sober in its best home video form to date. The 1.85:1 aspect ratio is preserved, with a clean, filmic transfer that highlights natural grain and healthy contrast levels. The source is in great shape—free of damage or dirt—with solid black levels and a muted, realistic color palette appropriate for the film’s tone. While not as sharp or vivid as a 4K remaster, this faithful transfer brings out texture and fine detail without overprocessing or artificial sharpening.
Audio – 4.0 out of 5
Presented in DTS-HD MA 2.0, the audio is clear and evenly mixed. Dialogue remains crisp and front-focused, with subtle ambient details providing a natural, immersive feel. The score and soundtrack are well-balanced, never overwhelming the performances. There’s no surround remix here, but for a dialogue-driven drama, this lossless stereo mix does the job well.
Special Features – 0.0 out of 5
Unfortunately, this Warner Archive release includes no supplemental content—no commentary, no featurettes, not even a trailer. It’s a barebones release that focuses strictly on the feature presentation.
⭐ Overall – 4.0 out of 5
While light on extras, Warner Archive’s Blu-ray of Clean and Sober is a solid catalog release, offering a strong HD presentation of a powerful, often overlooked performance by Michael Keaton. The transfer is clean, the audio is excellent for its format, and fans of ‘80s dramas or addiction recovery stories will appreciate owning this title in its best format to date.
Recommended for serious drama collectors and Keaton fans.
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Clean and Sober (1988) – Blu-ray Disc Review
Genres: Drama
Studio: Warner Archive Collection
Runtime: 124 minutes
Rated: R
Release Date: April 29, 2025
Disc Format: Blu-ray (1 BD-50)
Region: A (B, C untested)
Resolution: 1080p HD
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Video Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Audio:
• English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles: English SDH
Digital Copy: Not included
️ Video – 4.0 out of 5
This new HD master from Warner Archive presents Clean and Sober in its best home video form to date. The 1.85:1 aspect ratio is preserved, with a clean, filmic transfer that highlights natural grain and healthy contrast levels. The source is in great shape—free of damage or dirt—with solid black levels and a muted, realistic color palette appropriate for the film’s tone. While not as sharp or vivid as a 4K remaster, this faithful transfer brings out texture and fine detail without overprocessing or artificial sharpening.
Audio – 4.0 out of 5
Presented in DTS-HD MA 2.0, the audio is clear and evenly mixed. Dialogue remains crisp and front-focused, with subtle ambient details providing a natural, immersive feel. The score and soundtrack are well-balanced, never overwhelming the performances. There’s no surround remix here, but for a dialogue-driven drama, this lossless stereo mix does the job well.
Special Features – 0.0 out of 5
Unfortunately, this Warner Archive release includes no supplemental content—no commentary, no featurettes, not even a trailer. It’s a barebones release that focuses strictly on the feature presentation.
⭐ Overall – 4.0 out of 5
While light on extras, Warner Archive’s Blu-ray of Clean and Sober is a solid catalog release, offering a strong HD presentation of a powerful, often overlooked performance by Michael Keaton. The transfer is clean, the audio is excellent for its format, and fans of ‘80s dramas or addiction recovery stories will appreciate owning this title in its best format to date.
Recommended for serious drama collectors and Keaton fans.
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