Rating summary
| Movie |  | 5.0 |
| Video |  | 0.0 |
| Audio | | 5.0 |
| Extras |  | 4.0 |
| Overall | | 4.0 |
Se7en 4K Blu-ray Movie Review
"This isn't going to have a happy ending."
Reviewed by Randy Miller III January 3, 2025
Released alongside the standard 4K Digipak,
Warner Bros. also offers a new 4K Steelbook variant of David Fincher's masterpiece Se7en, one of many standout films from the
now-celebrated director. Although a number of CGI tweaks may spoil the party somewhat for purists, it's an otherwise strong effort that also includes
a newly-created 5.1 mix and a familiar roster of extras dating all the way back to the laserdisc days. This Steelbook ups the ante a bit but using
an actual disc hub rather than a paper sleeve, which alone probably makes it the one to add to your wish list.
8. This Steelbook
For a synopsis and appreciation of this five-star classic, please see Martin Liebman's review of the
2010 Blu-ray.
Se7en 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
For my thoughts on the new 2160p/HDR10 transfer, please see my recent review of the standard 4K Digipak.
Se7en 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
Likewise, my thoughts on the new 5.1 remix can be found at the review linked above.
Se7en 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
Seen above (and minus all those scratches), this one-disc release ships in a matte-finish Steelbook that features a blurry image of the unknown killer's
attempted murder of David Mills, which is so ambiguous and hard to make out that it could have been a solid black cover. The back and interior are
similar to the 4K Digipak in that they feature an
array of stills from the film, here laid out in a more precise and pleasing manner. The big draw of this release is that the 4K disc sits on an actual hub
rather than the Digipak's paper sleeve, plus it has room on the left to drop in a Blu-ray copy if you still have one. Neither option is what I'd call a
"home run", but this one's at least more user-friendly.
As expected, bonus features are identical to the standard 4K edition and can be found at the linked review.
Se7en 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
David Fincher's Se7en was the now-legendary director's breakout hit and one of the best films of the 90s, supported well by strong
performances, unforgettable cinematography, great music, and of course the original story by Andrew Kevin Walker. It's a true "total package" film and
holds up well to repeat viewings, especially considering its twisting narrative, and can be enjoyed now as much as ever three decades later. Warner
Bros.' long-awaited 4K edition will likely fall into the "infamous" category for its Fincher-approved CGI tweaks (though not as much as James Cameron's
films), but all other aspects of this release are very good to excellent. Highly Recommended for sure, and I'd definitely recommend this
Steelbook over the 4K Digipak. (And keep the
Blu-ray, too, while you're at it.)
