Kino Lorber | 1996 | 115 min | Rated PG-13 | March 11, 2025
A normal day turns into a nightmare when a massive explosion traps a group of survivors inside the Holland Tunnel beneath New York City. With water rising, oxygen depleting, and fire raging, their only hope is ex-EMS chief Kit Latura (Sylvester Stallone), who must navigate the deadly wreckage and lead them to safety.
Directed by Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story), Daylight is a high-stakes disaster thriller featuring impressive practical effects, heart-pounding suspense, and classic ‘90s action. Also starring Amy Brenneman, Viggo Mortensen, Stan Shaw, and Dan Hedaya, the film remains a nostalgic action-packed survival story.
This Blu-ray features a 1080p transfer sourced from the new 4K restoration, ensuring a noticeable improvement over previous home media releases.
✅ Sharper Detail: The remastered image retains strong textures and depth, especially in close-ups of characters, debris, and water effects.
✅ Improved Color Grading: Skin tones appear more natural, while fire and explosions have a richer vibrancy than past Blu-ray editions.
✅ Stronger Black Levels: Dark tunnel sequences maintain a solid contrast—but some moments still show minor crushing in shadows.
✅ Stable Grain Structure: While film grain is well-maintained, some softer shots—especially VFX-heavy moments—reveal the film’s age.
Overall, while the Blu-ray lacks the enhanced depth and dynamic range of the 4K UHD, it still delivers a solid and clean HD presentation.
Though this Blu-ray does not include a Dolby Atmos upgrade, it features a well-balanced and immersive DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix.
✔ Explosions, collapsing tunnels, and water surges are well-spaced across surround channels, enhancing immersion.
✔ Dialogue remains crisp and clear, even during high-intensity moments.
✔ Low-end bass (LFE) delivers solid impact, particularly during the explosion and tunnel collapse sequences.
✔ Surround effects like distant screams, rushing water, and echoing voices add to the claustrophobic atmosphere.
The included 2.0 stereo mix also provides a more centralized audio experience, ideal for viewers without a surround sound setup.
Kino Lorber retains all legacy bonus features from previous releases:
✔ Audio Commentary by Director Rob Cohen – A detailed breakdown of the film’s production, its real-life inspirations, and Stallone’s performance.
✔ “The Making of Daylight” Documentary (34 min) – A behind-the-scenes look at the set construction, stunts, and interviews with cast & crew.
✔ Archival EPK Featurette (7 min) – A vintage promotional featurette with interviews from Stallone, Cohen, and other key players.
✔ Music Video – “Whenever There is Love” by Donna Summer & Bruce Roberts (5 min).
✔ Theatrical Trailers (3 min each) – Two original trailers showcasing the film’s disaster-action premise.
While there are no new exclusive extras, this remains the most complete Blu-ray release of the film to date.
Pros:
✔ Remastered 1080p transfer sourced from the 4K restoration.
✔ Solid DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio mix with immersive effects.
✔ Includes director’s commentary & making-of featurette.
✔ Sylvester Stallone delivers classic ‘90s action-hero charisma.
❄ Cons:
✖ Some VFX-heavy moments still look soft.
✖ No new exclusive bonus features.
✖ No Dolby Atmos upgrade.
FINAL SCORE: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) – RECOMMENDED
For fans of ‘90s disaster films, this Blu-ray offers a high-quality HD presentation with excellent sound and bonus features. While the 4K UHD version is the superior choice for ultimate clarity.
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Kino Lorber | 1996 | 115 min | Rated PG-13 | March 11, 2025
A normal day turns into a nightmare when a massive explosion traps a group of survivors inside the Holland Tunnel beneath New York City. With water rising, oxygen depleting, and fire raging, their only hope is ex-EMS chief Kit Latura (Sylvester Stallone), who must navigate the deadly wreckage and lead them to safety.
Directed by Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story), Daylight is a high-stakes disaster thriller featuring impressive practical effects, heart-pounding suspense, and classic ‘90s action. Also starring Amy Brenneman, Viggo Mortensen, Stan Shaw, and Dan Hedaya, the film remains a nostalgic action-packed survival story.
This Blu-ray features a 1080p transfer sourced from the new 4K restoration, ensuring a noticeable improvement over previous home media releases.
✅ Sharper Detail: The remastered image retains strong textures and depth, especially in close-ups of characters, debris, and water effects.
✅ Improved Color Grading: Skin tones appear more natural, while fire and explosions have a richer vibrancy than past Blu-ray editions.
✅ Stronger Black Levels: Dark tunnel sequences maintain a solid contrast—but some moments still show minor crushing in shadows.
✅ Stable Grain Structure: While film grain is well-maintained, some softer shots—especially VFX-heavy moments—reveal the film’s age.
Overall, while the Blu-ray lacks the enhanced depth and dynamic range of the 4K UHD, it still delivers a solid and clean HD presentation.
Though this Blu-ray does not include a Dolby Atmos upgrade, it features a well-balanced and immersive DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix.
✔ Explosions, collapsing tunnels, and water surges are well-spaced across surround channels, enhancing immersion.
✔ Dialogue remains crisp and clear, even during high-intensity moments.
✔ Low-end bass (LFE) delivers solid impact, particularly during the explosion and tunnel collapse sequences.
✔ Surround effects like distant screams, rushing water, and echoing voices add to the claustrophobic atmosphere.
The included 2.0 stereo mix also provides a more centralized audio experience, ideal for viewers without a surround sound setup.
Kino Lorber retains all legacy bonus features from previous releases:
✔ Audio Commentary by Director Rob Cohen – A detailed breakdown of the film’s production, its real-life inspirations, and Stallone’s performance.
✔ “The Making of Daylight” Documentary (34 min) – A behind-the-scenes look at the set construction, stunts, and interviews with cast & crew.
✔ Archival EPK Featurette (7 min) – A vintage promotional featurette with interviews from Stallone, Cohen, and other key players.
✔ Music Video – “Whenever There is Love” by Donna Summer & Bruce Roberts (5 min).
✔ Theatrical Trailers (3 min each) – Two original trailers showcasing the film’s disaster-action premise.
While there are no new exclusive extras, this remains the most complete Blu-ray release of the film to date.
Pros:
✔ Remastered 1080p transfer sourced from the 4K restoration.
✔ Solid DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio mix with immersive effects.
✔ Includes director’s commentary & making-of featurette.
✔ Sylvester Stallone delivers classic ‘90s action-hero charisma.
❄ Cons:
✖ Some VFX-heavy moments still look soft.
✖ No new exclusive bonus features.
✖ No Dolby Atmos upgrade.
FINAL SCORE: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) – RECOMMENDED
For fans of ‘90s disaster films, this Blu-ray offers a high-quality HD presentation with excellent sound and bonus features. While the 4K UHD version is the superior choice for ultimate clarity.
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