NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

ADDITION: Second Sight Films Blu-ray (October 2019): Second Sight have transferred Leigh Whannell's dynamite Tech-Noir modern cult-gem Upgrade to Blu-ray to a 'Limited Edition' package. It is likely from the same master provided by Universal (their bare-bones Blu-ray came out in the US over a year ago.) This is on a dual-layered disc with a very high bitrate and looks fabulous in 1080P. We get the original widescreen 2.39:1 aspect ratio exporting cinematographer Stefan Duscio's excellent framing and detail. The many dark scenes have no digital noise and the image in-motion is impressive (as is the film!) There was very minor teal. I thought this HD image looked very pleasing.

On their Blu-ray, Second Sight Films give the option of two 24-bit DTS-HD Master tracks in 5.1 surround or 2.0 channel stereo, in the original English language. There is some separations effects with many hi-tech gadgets, prosthetics and aggressive violence throughout. There is a good downplayed score by Jed Palmer that really advances the moods of many scenes. It sounds solid in the lossless. Second Sight Films offer optional English (SDH) subtitles, including STEM's dialogue, on their Region 'B' Blu-ray.

As stated the previous Universal Blu-ray had no extras at all. There are five Second Sight produced new interviews but first we get a commentary by writer/director Leigh Whannell (not listed on Amazon.UK yet). I really liked his frank, fun, off-the-cuff style talking about how the importance of openings, Upgrade, in his mind, was not a revenge movie - but about someone who thought they wanted revenge but then found out they didn't, too late, the effects, nature patterns in the film, about procuring extras in Melbourne are not as polished ones from LA and even calling himself a sh*thead for criticizing CGI - he is gregarious, an open-book and I really enjoyed his less-serious comments. The interviews start with the 1/2 hour 'Not Action. Not Sci-Fi. More' with interview with Whannell, 'Permission Granted' -0 a 1/4 hour with producer, Kylie Du Fresne, 'Future Noir'; 14-minutes with with cinematographer, Stefan Duscio, 'Hacking Upgrade': an 8-minute interview with editor, Andy Canny and 'The Art of Fighting Without Fighting': a new 8-minute interview with fight choreographer, Chris Weir. This package is a limited edition that includes a rigid slipcase featuring new artwork by Adam Stothard, a poster featuring the new artwork and a 40-page soft cover book with new essays by Jon Towlson and Scott Harrison.

Leigh Whannell also directed Insidious: Chapter 3, writing the original Insidious and Chapter 2 and he has acted in many films including The Matrix Reloaded, Saw etc.. He appears to have an association with James Wan. Well, we want more. Logan Marshall-Green was in Quarry, which we also loved - and want more of. This was destined to have a strong following - it's brilliant. 'Upgrade' has definitely received an upgrade! This Blu-ray package is the one to own and is strongly recommended!

Gary Tooze