Regarding Henry Blu-ray - Harrison Ford

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S E A R C H D V D B e a v e r

Directed by Mike Nichols
USA 1991

Henry Turner is a successful but ruthless New York lawyer who needs to win at any cost, even at the expense of his wife and daughter. But a single gunshot brings Henry’s fast-track rise to a dead stop, leaving him incapacitated and with no memory of the life he used to lead. Now, faced with starting over, Henry Turner is about to learn the hard truth about a total stranger… himself.

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Respected lawyer, Henry Turner survives a convenience-store shooting only to find he has lost his memory, and has serious speech and mobility issues. After also losing his job where he no longer 'fits in' his loving wife and daughter give him all their love and support.

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Theatrical Release: July 10th, 1991

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Review: Imprint - Region FREE - Blu-ray

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Distribution	Imprint - Region FREE - Blu-ray
Runtime	1:47:26.439
Video	1.78:1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 39,274,787,669 bytes Feature: 34,507,991,040 bytes Video Bitrate: 32.23 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
	NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.
Bitrate Blu-ray:
Audio	DTS-HD High-Res Audio English 3840 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 3840 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit) LPCM Audio English 2304 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 2304 kbps / 24-bit Commentary: LPCM Audio English 2304 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 2304 kbps / 24-bit
Subtitles	English, None
Features	Release Information: Studio: Imprint 1.78:1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 39,274,787,669 bytes Feature: 34,507,991,040 bytes Video Bitrate: 32.23 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video Edition Details: • Audio Commentary by Film Critic Peter Tonguette (2020) • “Vintage Bobbie Wygant Interviews” with Harrison Ford (06:20), Annette Bening (05:17) and Mikki Allen (06:40) (1991) • Theatrical Trailer (03:06) Limited Edition slipcase on the first 1500 copies Blu-ray Release Date: May 7th, 2021 Transparent Blu-ray Case inside slipcase Chapters 12

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

ADDITION: Imprint Blu-ray (May 2021): Imprint have transferred Mike Nichols's Regarding Henry to Blu-ray. The film is located on a dual-layered Blu-ray, with the added assistance of a high bitrate. The source material isn't specified (other than this being a "1080p high definition presentation from Paramount Pictures'') but one could fairly assume that this is not a 4K restoration from an original camera negative. The film still shows a fair amount of discernible details, even through a visible grain that leans toward the heavy side. There are moments that can look a little off-kilter, with backgrounds seeming a tad overexposed, or colors bleeding a bit. These are few and far between, and for the most part, this is a decent transfer that is surely better than any previous SD release.

There are two audio options on this Imprint Blu-ray. The first is a DTS-HD High-Res audio track (24-bit in 5.1 surround). The other choice is a 24-bit linear PCM 2.0 stereo track. The surround effects are minimal, yet effective, yet the stereo option seems to have a more realistically balanced sound. Either way, the score from Hans Zimmer (The Wind, 12 Years a Slave, The Thin Red Line, Broadcast News, Angels and Demons etc.) is allowed to shine. "Walking on the Moon" by the Police also appears on the soundtrack. There are optional English subtitles on this Region 'Free' Blu-ray from Imprint.

Imprint has included a few extras on their Blu-ray disc of "Regarding Henry''. First up is a commentary with film critic / essayist / journalist / author Peter Tonguette. The author has written books on Orson Welles and Peter Bogdanovich, and here he seems to be most interested with this film in respect to the canon of Mike Nichols. Tonguette begins by discussing some stylistic choices, common to most of Nichols work, not least of which is the uninterrupted long take. This is no fluffy commentary though, with the astute critic noting many deep and thoughtful notes on the film and filmmaking. One particular moment of interest involves Tonguette describing why Nichols chose to linger on the extravagant lifestyle of Henry, with his signature lingering long-take shots. The desired effect is to have the audience experience the same shock and dissociation as Henry, upon his return from rehab, back into his former life of so-called luxury. I won't spoil any more of this track suffice to say that it is well worth your time. Imprint has also included 3 vintage Bobbie Wygant interviews, lasting from 5 to 7-minutes in length. These feature actors Harrison Ford, Annette Bening, and Mikki Allen. The film's theatrical trailer rounds out this Region 'Free' Blu-ray from Imprint films.

Mike Nichols' "Regarding Henry" (with a script from J.J. Abrams) is often overlooked when speaking of the director's output, but Peter Tonguette's commentary helps to re-contextualize the film. Imprint's Blu-ray will be a welcome addition to any Nichols fan.