Get Carter (1971)

Description

Get Carter (1971/2025) – Blu-ray Disc Review

Warner Bros. / Warner Archive Collection | 112 min | R | Release Date: August 26, 2025
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama ️‍♂️

Disc Specs

• Resolution: Full 1080p high-definition
• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (original)
• Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
• Subtitles: English SDH

Video Quality

This disc delivers a sharp, well-remastered image. Textures in clothing, facial detail, set pieces are all clearly defined. Lighting contrast is strong — dark interiors remain rich without losing shadow detail, and the brighter scenes are clean without washout. Film grain is natural and preserved; brightness and contrast feel balanced for SDR, no over-processing.

Audio Quality

Mono track is well handled. Dialogue is clear and present; ambient noises and the score don’t get muffled. Sound effects like footsteps, car engines, environmental cues are distinct even in quieter moments. Dynamic range is modest (as expected in mono), but there’s a sense of presence and tone that supports the mood very well.

Special Features (on Blu-ray)

• Vintage audio commentary with Michael Caine, director Mike Hodges, and cinematographer Wolfgang Suschitzky
• 2022 audio commentary with critics Kim Newman & Barry Forshaw
• 2022 introduction by Michael Caine
• “Mike Hodges in Conversation” (60 min) — director interview discussing his career
• “The Sound of Roy Budd” (17 min) — about the film’s composer and score
• “Don’t Trust Boys” (22 min) — actor Petra Markham reflects on her career and role
• “Klinger on Klinger” (24 min) — Tony Klinger discusses the career of his father, producer Michael Klinger
• Theatrical Trailer from 1971
• 2022 re-release trailer

✅ Overall Recommendation

The Blu-ray disc in this set is a solid “fallback” for anyone who doesn’t have a 4K setup. You lose the HDR/Ultra HD punch, but you don’t lose much in terms of image fidelity or audio quality for everyday viewing. The special features are generous and nearly match the UHD disc, making this Blu-ray a worthwhile part of the combo if you’re a fan, collector, or viewer who watches mostly on HD displays.