Silent Running 4K UHD (Arrow Video)

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by OA-5599

I bought the Blu-ray on day one because I'm a big fan of this movie, the movies of the early 1970s, and the sci-fi genre in general, but what, aside from the 4K presentation whose benefits for this edition, when compared to Arrow's previous release, I expect to be middling, what is in this new package that would tempt me to double dip?

I'm of the opinion that original audio must be included with every release, but I also like the option of having newly created surround options and there's not even a new 5.1 based on the 6-track 70mm blowup, much less an Atmos track. What's the draw? No new commentaries, documentaries, or even new essays to attract my interest.

Also, are we to believe that an even newer 4K scan was created for this UHD release when the Blu featured a new 4K scan of the OCN, albeit one that was restored in 2K, only two years ago?

No, it has to be the same 4K scan as the previous release. It received a restoration in 4K now though, which is new. The previous restoration was approved by Douglas Trumbull, but with him sadly passing in February, I'm sure Arrow will do their best to ensure it has the same inherent look as that one.