Swordfish (2001)

Description

Swordfish (2001) – 4K Ultra HD

Arrow Video | 99 min | Rated R | June 10, 2025
Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime, Heist
Format: 4K UHD

️ Video

• Codec: HEVC / H.265
• Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
• HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
• Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5.0/5)
  Arrow’s 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative is explosive—both literally and visually. The notorious sickly yellows and toxic greens now pop with stylized clarity, bringing out the hyperreal aesthetic director Dominic Sena envisioned. Grain structure is tight and organic, detail is razor sharp, and the HDR grading is dazzling—especially in darker tech-lair sequences and neon-lit action shots. Absolutely reference-level.

Audio

• Tracks:
  • English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
  • English LPCM 2.0
• Subtitles: English SDH
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5)
  Huge upgrade from the ancient lossy mix—this new 5.1 track hits hard. Gunfire, chases, and the iconic flying bus explosion rip through the soundstage. Dialogue is always crisp, and Oakenfold’s techno-heavy score pumps with room-shaking energy. Bonus: the 2.0 mix is solid for purists.

Special Features

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.0/5)
  • Audio Commentary by Director Dominic Sena
  • NEW: Soundtrack Hacker – Interview with composer Paul Oakenfold
  • NEW: How to Design a Tech Heist – Interview with production designer Jeff Mann
  • HBO First Look: Swordfish
  • Effects in Focus: The Flying Bus
  • Planet Rock Club Reel – Oakenfold music video
  • Swordfish: In Conversation
  • Two Alternate Endings with optional commentary
  • Theatrical Trailer
    ️ Includes reversible cover, poster, and booklet with new and archival essays.

Overall

• Movie: ⭐⭐½ (2.5/5)
• Video: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Audio: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
• Extras: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
• Overall Score: ⭐⭐⭐☆ (3.0/5)

Review Summary:
Swordfish is a chaotic hacker-heist flick with absurd plot turns, flashy visuals, and some infamous moments (yes, that Halle Berry scene). But this 4K Arrow release is pure eye-candy—stylish, pristine, and packed with bonus content. Whether you love or love-to-hate this movie, the disc itself is top-tier.
✅ RECOMMENDED for collectors and 4K enthusiasts who crave polished chaos.