The End (2024)

Description

The End (2024) – Blu-ray

Decal Releasing | 149 min | Rated R | May 13, 2025
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Musical, Sci-Fi
Format: Blu-ray (Region A)

️ Video

• Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
• Resolution: 1080p
• Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.0/5)
  The film’s distinct visual contrast—between the cold desolation of the salt mine and the clinical artificiality of the bunker—comes through clearly. Primaries are well-balanced, especially in costuming and decor. Skin tones remain natural, and textures like decaying walls and aging faces are finely rendered. Slight banding appears in low-light scenes, but overall delineation holds strong.

Audio

• Tracks:
  • English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
  • Audio Descriptive Track
• Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
• Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5)
  Dialogue is intimate and clear, songs are cleanly layered, and atmospheric effects like echoing footsteps and gunfire resonate in the surround field. Musical segments benefit from balanced vocals and instrumentation. Bass presence is moderate but effective, adding subtle punch where needed. A haunting, immersive mix that fits the tone of the film.

Special Features

• ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.0/5)
  A solid lineup of cast and composer interviews:
  • Interview with George MacKay (24:27)
  • Interview with Lennie James (4:29)
  • Interview with Tim McInnerney (11:12)
  • Interview with Moses Ingram (9:24)
  • Interview with composer Josh Schmidt (23:06)
  • Theatrical Trailer (2:26)
    (No commentary or behind-the-scenes featurettes.)

Overall

• Movie: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.0/5)
• Video: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
• Audio: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
• Extras: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
• Overall Score: ⭐⭐⭐½☆ (3.5/5)

Review Summary:
Joshua Oppenheimer’s The End is an ambitious blend of post-apocalyptic drama and chamber musical, anchored by strong performances and striking visuals. The themes of repression, memory, and moral decay resonate—though the film’s length and unmemorable musical numbers drag down the pacing.
✅ RECOMMENDED for fans of art-house cinema and sci-fi allegory.