Rio Bravo (1959)

Description

Rio Bravo (1959) – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

Warner Archives | 141 min | Not Rated | August 1, 2023
Genres: Western, Classic
Format: 4K Ultra HD

️ Video

• Codec: HEVC / H.265
• Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
• HDR: HDR10 (no Dolby Vision)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5)
  A clean 4K restoration showcasing crisp fine detail—from John Wayne’s weathered sheriff uniform to the dusty town exteriors. HDR10 brings excellent highlight control and black levels, though it plays more naturally than aggressively HDR’d. Grain is present but well-managed. A smart upgrade for classic film fans.

Audio

• Tracks:
  • English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
  • French & Spanish Dolby Digital Mono
• Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.0/5)
  Rooted in mono authenticity, the audio delivers warm, dialogue-forward clarity. Music and effects feel pleasantly vintage—even without surround channels, clarity and presence shine in this restored mix

Special Features

• ❌ No extras listed for this edition
• Expected: Digital copy included; no commentary or featurettes.

Overall

• Movie: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.0/5)
• Video: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
• Audio: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
• Extras: ☆☆☆☆☆
• Overall Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.0/5)

Review Summary:
Rio Bravo remains a definitive Howard Hawks Western with enduring charm—John Wayne, Dean Martin, and Ricky Nelson hold off the bad guys in a tight, character-driven siege scenario. This 4K UHD disc is a must-have for fans of classic cinema, offering a clean and respectful restoration in a modern format.
✅ Highly recommended for rental customers seeking iconic Western storytelling in modern AV quality.