Double Impact 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.0
Video		4.0
Audio		4.0
Extras		4.0
Overall		3.5

Double Impact 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Jeffrey Kauffman February 17, 2026

MVD Visual's MVD Rewind imprint has somewhat comically been rewinding itself lately with regard to previously released titles like Rockers 4K. Double Impact might jokingly be thought of as a rewind of a rewind (maybe even of another rewind) since its very title seems to indicate mirroring, and in fact this film has had two previous 1080 releases, including a prior one from MVD Rewind itself. Now it's being offered in a combo package with MVD Rewind branding (along with what might be thought of as sub-branding with a "4K LaserVision Collection" imprimatur as well). This release features 4K UHD and 1080 discs, and ports over all of the supplements from MVD Rewind's first 1080 release to the 1080 disc in this package (the 4K disc has no supplements, though it does sport a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track that is not offered on the 1080 disc).

As mentioned above, Double Impact has had two previous 1080 releases, and both Brian Orndorf's Double Impact Blu-ray review of a 2012 offering from Metro Goldwyn Mayer and my own Double Impact Blu-ray review of MVD Rewind's prior 1080 outing provide information on the story, supplements (as applicable), and our reactions to the technical presentations.

Double Impact 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Note: Screenshots are sourced from the 1080 disc in this package.

Double Impact is presented in 4K UHD courtesy of MVD Visual's MVD Rewind imprint (with further 4K LaserVision Collection branding, as mentioned above) with an HEVC / H.265 encoded 2160p transfer in 1.85:1. As usual with these MVD Rewind releases (in either 4K or 1080), there isn't a ton of technical information imparted on the packaging, but the back cover does state that this is a "director approved 2025 4K scan and restoration" with a 16 bit scan of the original camera negative. Given the somewhat lo fi look of the feature (with some almost comically bad compositing effects, as evidenced in the first screenshot I've uploaded to accompany this review), this is a nice refreshment of the film's palette in particular courtesy of HDR, though there are some observable improvements in clarity even in unexpected moments like the rather long optically printed credits sequence, which in the 1080 version had understandably less detail and chunkier grain, both of which have at least been somewhat ameliorated if not eliminated here. The palette has some really beautiful if at times subtle highlights, especially in some of the almost Miami Vice: The Complete Series inspired pastel tones. Grain is quite thick throughout and is especially gritty looking against some of the brighter backgrounds. There are unavoidable downturns in quality during the (relatively few) composited scenes featuring "both" versions of Van Damme, and the increased resolution of this format can't help but show the literal seams of the special effects efforts at times even more than the 1080 version does.

Double Impact 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

Double Impact features DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and LPCM 2.0 options on the 4K disc (with only the LPCM 2.0 track on the 1080 disc in this package). The surround track definitely opens up some of the action sequences, and provides a bit of extra punch on the low end in vignettes like the exploding cars in the water, but it may not be as consistently immersive as action junkies more used to contemporary surround tracks may be expecting. There are occasional moments where discretely channeled effects can have a slightly phased quality. Dialogue is rendered cleanly and clearly throughout. Optional English subtitles are available.

Double Impact 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Note: All of these supplements were released previously on MVD Rewind's first 1080 release of Double Impact. More information on them is available in my original Double Impact Blu-ray review. The supplements are on the 1080 disc in this package (the 4K disc has none).

• The Making of Double Impact Part One (HD; 52:47)


• The Making of Double Impact Part Two (HD; 58:45)


• Deleted / Extended Scenes (HD; 53:57) look like they were sourced from a pretty badly damaged videotape (with timecodes).


• Anatomy of a Scene (HD; 7:59)


• Behind the Scenes Featurette (SD; 6:58)


• B Roll Selections (SD; 8:03)


• Film Clips (SD; 4:51)


• Cast & Crew Interview Clips (SD; 6:21)


• MVD Rewind Collection Promo (HD*; 00:24)


• Trailers includes Double Impact (HD; 1:39) along with trailers for other releases from MVD Rewind.

*720

As with MVD Rewind's original 1080 release, a folded mini poster is included, and packaging features a slipcover.

Double Impact 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Fans of Van Damme in general and this film in particular should be generally well pleased with this 4K upgrade. Some may quibble that no new supplements are being offered, but the addition of a surround track on the 4K disc may help to help balance the scales. Technical merits are generally solid, and all of those previously available supplements are enjoyable. Recommended.