Rating summary

Movie		4.0
Video		0.0
Audio		4.5
Extras		4.0
Overall		4.0

Green Room 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Happy Easter! Punch a Nazi.

Reviewed by Randy Miller III March 30, 2024

Jeremy Saulnier's thriller Green Room made lots of waves upon its release in 2015, shocking audiences with a visceral and violent story about an up-and-coming hardcore punk band's deadly standoff with neo-Nazis at a rural show in the Pacific Northwest. Strengthened by committed performances and even some well-placed stunt casting in the form of a certain former Starfleet captain, Green Room has held up very well and, unfortunately, feels more relevant than ever with the recent resurgence of "white power" assholes polluting our current public and political landscape.

For a synopsis of the film, please see Jeffrey Kauffman's review of Lionsgate's 2016 Blu-ray. The UK boutique label Second Sight, no stranger to deluxe editions of classic and contemporary films, has issued stand-alone 4K UHD and (Region B locked) Blu-ray versions of Green Room, as well as a more substantial Limited Edition combo pack.

Green Room 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

For my thoughts on Second Sight's new 2160p/HDR10 (Dolby Vision compatible) transfer, please see my recent review of the Limited Edition combo pack. Bottom line: it's a very solid effort and as good as "just an upscale" gets.

Green Room 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track featured here sounds more or less identical to the outstanding mix included on Lionsgate's 2016 Blu-ray, so please see that linked review for more details. Please note that Second Sight's release lacks optional Spanish subtitles, but retains a set of similar English (SDH) subs during the main feature only.

Green Room 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

This one-disc release ships in a standard keepcase and features newly-commissioned artwork and a strong assortment of mostly new retrospective bonus features, many featuring participation from cast and crew members. They're listed below in name only; for full details, please see my recent review of the Limited Edition combo pack.

• NEW! Audio Commentary with Prince Jackson and Reyna Cervantes

• 2015 Audio Commentary with writer/director Jeremy Saulnier.

• NEW! Going Hardcore (32:08)

• NEW! Punk Rock (15:45)

• NEW! Rocking Out (15:26)

• NEW! Going Green (15:05)

• NEW! Nazi Punks Fuck Off (14:40)

• Into the Pit (9:57)

Green Room 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Jeremy Saulnier's visceral Green Room finds the skilled writer/director in fine form, with its thrilling subject matter and ruthless efficiency creating an extremely potent and harrowing atmosphere that won't be soon forgotten. Tightly constructed and very well-acted with an excellent original score, it's a fine effort that frequently flirts with greatness. Second Sight's new 4K UHD, available as this stand-alone release or as part of a deluxe Limited Edition combo pack, comfotably outpaces Lionsgate's 2016 Blu-ray with a finely-tuned upscaled 2160p/HDR10 transfer and a collection of thoughtful new extras. It's an essential purchase for die-hard fans, no matter which 4K version you choose.