The Blu-ray of the film included in this set is the same as the previously released disc, save for a new Blu-ray of bonus features (some new, some old but now mostly in 1080p). I was personally very impressed by the power of Dolby Vision (or HDR to those without a Dolby Vision setup) on a Black & White film. Let it be known that the power of HDR to show a wider color gamut relies not only on color, but on light. The lighting (and lack thereof, only more impressive on our OLED TV, capable of near total darkness) in this film now shows a multitude of gradients within the set parameters of Black and White (and gray), all while maintaining the integrity of the original image. George Lucas' "Star Wars" revisionism this is not. Seeing is believing and I suggest that everyone check out this impeccable presentation.

"Schindler's List" is now given the Dolby Atmos treatment, and is it ever powerful. To those unaware, Atmos enabled receivers, speaker set-ups (with downward facing ceiling speakers), and even stereo headphones (creating a 360-sonic environment using some algorithimic wizardry) have the power of truly putting you in the middle of the action, so to speak. Though this spatial audio is used sometimes sparingly, it has the effect of creating an even greater sense of immersion than was previously available when the film premiered in 1993. Any prospective claims of revisionist tinkering should be immediately quashed upon hearing this new track, as it only subtly amplifies an already pristine sound. It really is something to behold. To those concerned, the film is also offered with either a Spanish or French 5.1 DTS Digital Surround track. As are all 4K UHD Blu-rays, this disc is Region Free and there are options for either English SDH, Spanish or French subtitles.

Previous extras ("About IWitness", "Behind the Shoah Foundation With Steven Spielberg", and "Voices From the List") that were included on a bonus DVD are now thankfully included on a bonus Blu-ray, along with some new features. "Schindler's List: 25 Years Later" is a 40-minute extra with the cast and director following a 2018 screening of the film at the Beacon Theatre. This discussion is moderated by critic, Janet Maslin. This is filled with recollections of the filming of "Schindler's List" as well as discussions of the film's importance. Also new is the 4-minute "Let Their Testimonies Speak - Stronger Than Hate" with Spielberg appearing amidst footage of the Charlottesville rally, showing the importance of people's voices to fight racism and bigotry now more than ever. Those previously mentioned extras also appear on this disc, though it should be noted that the featurette "Voices From the List" is only presented in 480i.

"Schindler's List" is an undeniable masterpiece. The film's 4K Ultra HD is revelatory. Plain and simple; if you have a 4K setup (especially one with the option of Dolby Vision, HDR, and/or Dolby Atmos) you MUST pick up this set. The new extra features are well worth your time, and to have the previously available extras now in 1080p is an added bonus. I would urge everyone to see this set.

Colin Zavitz

This remains an extremely impacting film experience and, even upon repeat viewing, I never felt bothered by the length. I believe it is far more affecting on Blu-ray making it a must-have for many Home Theatre devotees.

***

ON THE DVD: The image - has strong contrast, but is slightly weaker than my expectation. Sharpness is there for the foreground but lacking and quite hazy everywhere else. I realize that this is the manner is which the film was shot, but I suspect something better could have been arranged in the transference to Digital Versatile Disc. The audio is correspondingly a bit on the 'less than perfect' side - dynamic at some times, but flat in others - I noted both tracks as having some very slight inconsistencies. This is still a great disc, don't get me wrong - just a shade less than I had desired. The Extras are informative and extremely well done. I can't really see too many overly picky reasons why someone wouldn't want this DVD, if they enjoyed the film.

Gary W. Tooze