Description

️ Paris, Texas (4K Disc)

Criterion Collection | 1984 | 145 min | Rated R | December 3, 2024

Genres: Drama | ️ Road Movie | Americana

Disc Specs

• 4K UHD Disc (BD-100)
• Video: HEVC / H.265 | Native 4K (2160p)
• HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
• Aspect Ratio: 1.67:1 (Original: 1.66:1)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
• Subtitles: English SDH
• Region: 4K UHD Region-Free

Movie

5.0/5

A haunting odyssey through the desolate beauty of the American Southwest, Paris, Texas follows a man lost in time and memory, rediscovering love, guilt, and fatherhood. Harry Dean Stanton gives the performance of a lifetime under Wim Wenders’ lyrical direction. ️

4K Video Quality

3.5/5

✅ Brand-new 4K restoration from the original camera negative
✅ Supervised by Wim Wenders
✅ Viewed in Dolby Vision

• Outstanding clarity, texture, and stability across the film
• Surface grain is smooth and natural ️
• However, color grading controversy: original blues are now shifted toward neon-turquoise, giving parts of the film an unintended stylized modern feel
• Bright daylight scenes and darker nighttime sequences are handled with care through Dolby Vision ⚡
• While technically strong, the altered palette disrupts the film’s vintage realism — a disappointment for purists

➤ Gorgeous transfer that misses emotional resonance due to grading choices

Audio Quality

5.0/5

Ry Cooder’s iconic slide guitar soundtrack sings with warmth and atmosphere
Dialog is clear and immersive throughout
️ DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 provides subtle surround ambiance and deep emotional texture

➤ No remix gimmicks. Just soulful, restrained audio done right.

Special Features (on 4K Disc)

• ️ Archival Audio Commentary by Wim Wenders — in-depth breakdown of key scenes, locations, and production stories

All other bonus features are located on the included Blu-ray disc

Overall Score

3.5/5 – Worth Owning, With Caveats ✅

✨ A visually gorgeous but controversial 4K upgrade of a modern classic
✨ The Dolby Vision and source clarity are unmatched — but color timing alterations will be divisive
If you value theatrical authenticity, the included Blu-ray may be your preferred viewing choice
Still highly recommended.