Because the film was shot digitally (using the Canon EOS C300), the 1080p transfer is exceptionally clean.
According to technical specifications, the video is encoded in 1080P High Definition at 2.35:1, with a French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 channel track. Reviewers praise the 1080p transfer for delivering "startling clarity to every telling movement and gesticulation". The colors are described as "perfectly maintained, crisp and never overly bold. Black levels are excellent and there's no sign of digital manipulation or touch-ups". This makes the Criterion release a visually faithful presentation of Kechiche's original vision.
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It wasn't a story about a breakup on screen anymore. It was a mirror.
The film began. He remembered the opening scene, the mundanity of the high school corridors. But tonight, the high definition was doing something strange to his perception. On the lower-resolution streams he had seen snippets of before, the film felt like a dream. Here, on the Blu-ray rip, every pore, every stray hair, every texture of wool and skin was hyper-real. It wasn't a movie anymore; it was a window. Because the film was shot digitally (using the
This edition focuses on high-quality technical presentation rather than extensive bonus features: : 1080p digital master with a 2.38:1 aspect ratio. Audio : 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. Language : French with English subtitle translation.
It was a jolt. The color was electric, a synthetic sapphire that seemed to vibrate against the dull beige of the bar background. Elias paused the film. The colors are described as "perfectly maintained, crisp
Verdict The 1080p Blu-ray is the recommended format for viewers who want to experience the film’s tactile cinematography and nuanced performances with strong picture fidelity and faithful audio. Blue Is the Warmest Colour remains a challenging, deeply felt film — one of the most talked-about romances of the 2010s — and this Blu-ray presentation does justice to its aesthetic and emotional ambitions.