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Paramount Presents #45 / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Paramount Pictures | 1974-1990 | 2 Movies | 269 min | Rated R | Jun 18, 2024

Chinatown 4K / The Two Jakes (Blu-ray Movie)

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Users4.7 of 54.7
Reviewer5.0 of 55.0
Overall4.7 of 54.7

Overview

Chinatown 4K / The Two Jakes (1974-1990)

A private detective in 1930s Los Angeles finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder.

Drama100%
Crime39%
Film-Noir29%
Psychological thriller27%
Mystery26%
Period24%
Thriller3%

Specifications

  • Video

    Video codec: HEVC / H.265
    Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
    Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
    Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1

  • Audio

    See individual releases

  • Subtitles

    Japanese

  • Discs

    Blu-ray Disc
    Two-disc set (2 BDs)
    Digital copy
    4K Ultra HD

  • Packaging

    Slipcover in original pressing

  • Playback

    Region free 

Review

Rating summary

Movie5.0 of 55.0
Video4.5 of 54.5
Audio4.0 of 54.0
Extras4.5 of 54.5
Overall5.0 of 55.0

Chinatown 4K / The Two Jakes Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Jeffrey Kauffman October 1, 2024

"Forget it, Jake, it's Chinatown" may have assumed a slightly different meaning recently, at least for any potential consumers named Jake, due to the apparent unavailability of this title for a while, but the supply chain, much like delivery of water to the Los Angeles valley, is flowing, and this "combo platter" of Chinatown in 4K and The Two Jakes in 1080 will no doubt appeal to lovers of dark, twisted mysteries. It's been a long running joke in some of my reviews of Lionsgate's 4K releases how they can seem to be geared toward offloading old 1080 discs as part of the package, and in that regard, the 1080 disc of The Two Jakes in this set appears to be the very same standalone one linked to below.


Both of the films in this set have had prior 1080 releases, and for those wanting plot summaries and reactions to the older versions' technical presentations, the following reviews will provide ample information:

Chinatown Blu-ray review

The Two Jakes Blu-ray review


Chinatown 4K / The Two Jakes Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality  4.5 of 5

Because this is a rather strange "combo platter" release, as mentioned above, there is a separate page for the 4K presentation of Chinatown, as well as Marty's older review for the 1080 presentation of The Two Jakes. Assessments can be read by clicking on the following links:

Chinatown 4K Blu-ray review

The Two Jakes Blu-ray review

I'll merely note in passing that since this release offers no 1080 presentation for Chinatown, the screenshots from Chinatown included here were taken directly from the 4K UHD disc and then downscaled to 1080 and SDR and so do not offer an accurate representation of the palette in particular.


Chinatown 4K / The Two Jakes Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality  4.0 of 5

Audio quality is assessed in the following reviews:

Chinatown 4K Blu-ray review

The Two Jakes Blu-ray review


Chinatown 4K / The Two Jakes Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras  4.5 of 5

The Two Jakes has no supplemental material. Supplements on the Chinatown disc are detailed in the above linked review. Packaging features a slipcover which has an openable cover that reveals the original poster for the film (sideways).


Chinatown 4K / The Two Jakes Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation  5.0 of 5

While, yes, Paramount may indeed be dealing with the "remainder" 1080 disc of The Two Jakes by pairing that lesser celebrated sequel with its progenitor, this still makes for a very appealing set, one bolstered by the excellent technical merits and supplemental package on the new 4K rendering of Chinatown. Highly recommended.