Welcome to the November 2025 Blu-ray Bounty Edition. This is an exciting release as it is the first anniversary of the Bounty Blu-ray (time flies!). We’ve tested some excellent 4K devices over the last twelve months and I plan to add six new devices to the growing range.
If this is your first time visiting this site, you can view previous releases of Bounty Blu-ray here. During last month’s review, October 2025, I looked at 5 items: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Fantastic Four: How to Get Started, The sound of music, Jurassic Park: Rebirth AND In the Middle of the Night (1945).
4K Blu-ray plays a big role in testing here at TechRadar, as it’s one of our best sources for testing the best TVs and soundbars thanks to the higher bitrate of video compared to 4K streaming and uncompressed audio. Also, many of us here are 4K Blu-ray fans and collectors.
As usual, I won’t be reviewing the movies themselves, I’ll just comment on the video and audio quality of each disc.
the mask
One of the first films that catapulted Jim Carrey into stardom, the mask is a classic 90s comedy. It tells the story of a bank teller named Stanley Ipkiss (Carrey) who finds an enchanted mask that, when worn, transforms him into a super-powered troublemaker. The film also marked Cameron Diaz’s acting debut.
This 4K restoration from Arrow Video is visually stunning. The textures have been cleaned up, giving them a sharp and detailed look. Wrinkles on people’s clothing, face and skin, as well as in the environment, look amazing. The contrast in dark scenes is strong and the blackness is deep. For cinephiles, there is still quite a bit of film grain present.
But what makes the CD special is the color reproduction. The iconic yellow of The Mask’s costume is wonderfully bright and bold without looking too saturated. The neon lights at the Coco Bongo nightclub are vibrant, and if you have a tv with a high maximum brightness, those neon lights really pop off the screen, especially with Dolby Vision.
Multiple soundtrack options are available, including Dolby Atmos and 5.1 channels. The 5.1 version has a much warmer sound with an emphasis on bass, which is emphasized in the music sections. The Atmos soundtrack is much clearer, but also creates a wider soundstage with precise sound placement; Every crazy cartoon sound effect as The Mask spins like a tornado is accurately reproduced. Vocals are clear throughout and the balance between surround effects and front channels is excellent.
One flew over the cuckoo’s nest.
One flew over the cuckoo’s nest. is the story of a criminal named Randle McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) who feigns mental illness to avoid a standard prison sentence and ends up in a mental institution. Here he befriends the other patients and rebels against Nurse Ratched, the head nurse. This 4K version, winner of several Oscars, was restored by the Academy itself.
Visually, this 4K disc breathed new life into the film. Textures are clear and detail has been recently refined, and McMurphy’s clothing and facial hair look realistic. Blacks are rich and contrast is strong in nighttime images, with high levels of shadow detail. Colors are used sparingly throughout the film, but any colors that are present, such as the green of the grass or the blue of the patient’s uniform, seem authentic.
The 4K disc features a DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio soundtrack, and while there aren’t many scenes that stand out, speech is still clear and subtle sound effects are effectively placed during quieter moments.
Edward Schaarhands
Edward SchaarhandsOne of director Tim Burton’s most important films, starring Johnny Depp, it tells the story of an artificial human who has swords instead of hands. He is taken in by a suburban family and falls in love with their daughter Kim (Winona Ryder).
This 4K disc Edward Schaarhands It looks amazing. Color reproduction is one of its greatest strengths. The bright, bold colors of suburban homes and people’s clothing are literally displayed on screen. Green, pink, purple – all colors are vibrant and bold, especially when viewed in Dolby Vision. But there is also a nice balance: the colors look not only vivid, but also natural.
Elsewhere, the blacks are deep, both on Edward’s suit and the dark walls of the mansion. The contrast, seen in the night scenes and between the black of Edward’s suit and the white of the snow, is strong throughout. Textures have been improved and look clean and crisp.
The album’s 4K Dolby Atmos soundtrack is stunning and immersive. Danny Elfman’s signature score, with twinkling bells, loud, joyful trumpets and delicate strings, is presented with true clarity. Even the most subtle effects, such as Edward’s scissors snapping, were refined and precisely placed within the soundtrack’s wide soundscape.
F1
A film about the world of Formula 1. F1 is about Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), an elderly driver who must help a struggling F1 team. The film combines fiction and reality as real F1 drivers, teams and crews appear as opponents to the fictional APXGP team.
That’s not surprisingly true F1 What shines on the 4K discs is the Dolby Atmos soundtrack. The sounds are reproduced with maximum precision and the power is enough to put the spotlight on your home theater subwoofer. The roar of the F1 car’s engines, the screech of the tires and the sound of the wind blowing through the cockpit in the POV scenes while Sonny is in the driver’s seat are clearly reproduced, creating a dynamic viewing experience.
Visually, it’s a nice 4K presentation. Textures are realistic and close-ups of drivers and cars are detailed. The car’s paint colors and driver’s uniform are bold and expressive, yet precise. The disc is also a good test of your TV’s motion processing capabilities, as there’s plenty of fast-paced action with cars weaving around the track.
Sunset Blvd
Sunset Blvd It is one of the most famous films in theaters. It tells the story of Joe Gillis (William Holden), a screenwriter who is drawn into the world of former silent film star Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson) as he contemplates his return to the big screen.
This 4K restoration of the Sunset Blvd It’s amazing. Textures are noticeably improved and look bright and refined, especially on skin where wrinkles are visible. The black and white image shows strong contrast with a wide range of gray tones. Even if the image is refined, the viewer will be satisfied with the film grain retained.
The film features a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack and a remastered version of the original soundtrack in mono. The 5.1 soundtrack offers clear language and has been expertly cleaned. Gilli’s narration pairs well with the film’s music, where the strings create great tension and intrigue without being intrusive.
Person 2
Person 2starring Bob Odenkirk is the sequel to Person. After the events of the first film, Hutch Mansell (Odenkirk) goes on vacation, but finds himself in even bigger trouble with organized crime and corrupt local officials.
As you would expect from an action movie. Person 2The Dolby Atmos soundtrack is a highlight. Shots and impacts have serious consequences and put pressure on the subwoofer. The bouncing balls are tracked with maximum precision, creating dynamic movements. More subtle effects, like reloading weapon magazines or breaking glass, sound refined and are clearly audible through my system’s rear speakers.
Visually, it’s another classy 4K presentation. The most colorful buildings and lighting at the fair look bright and vivid, but also realistic. Close-ups of people’s faces reveal great detail in wrinkles, beards and scars, and the contrast is great in dark scenes, such as Mansell’s cigarette light in the darkroom or carnival lights against the night sky. This is a solid 4K unit that will display well on most TVs.
