Description
Xanadu (1980/2025) – 4K Ultra HD Disc Review
KL Studio Classics | 96 min | PG | Release Date: August 19, 2025
Genres: Musical, Fantasy, Romance ✨
Disc Specs
- Resolutions: 4K UHD disc (2160p), standard-Blu-ray 1080p
- HDR formats: HDR10 + Dolby Vision
- Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (widescreen, enhanced)
- Audio:
• English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
• English DTS-HD Master Audio 4.0 - Subtitles: English SDH
Video Quality
The restoration yields sharp, vivid visuals. Scenes with strong lighting – stage lights, disco-floor flashes, reflective surfaces – pop in HDR; colors feel saturated but not oversaturated. Shadows retain detail; darker scenes retain mood without losing depth. Film grain is preserved and feels natural, giving the movie its nostalgic texture without looking flat or over-cleaned.
Audio Quality
The 5.1 mix provides an energetic, immersive soundstage: musical numbers are lively, vocals well-centered, instrumentation surrounds you nicely. The 4.0 track also offers a fuller experience than older stereo versions, with more presence in the rear channels. The dynamic range is generous for a musical: fanfares, climactic moments, dialogue all have punch and clarity.
Special Features
- Includes both the 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray discs in the set
- Enhanced picture quality (restoration and HDR)
- Subtitled version with SDH for dialogue and lyrical clarity
✅ Overall Recommendation
If you’re a fan of musicals or enjoy visual spectacle from past eras, Xanadu in this 4K + Blu-ray set is a solid upgrade. The HDR and audio enhancements really help the film shine, especially in musical/disco scenes. Even if you don’t have a 4K setup, the Blu-ray holds up well. Definitely a good pick for collectors and light dance-floor nostalgia lovers.

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