The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) 4k Ultra HD from ARROW VIDEO!
Arrow Video celebrates the 30th anniversary of The People vs. Larry Flynt with an outstanding Limited Edition that gives Miloš Forman's acclaimed drama the premium treatment it deserves. Featuring a brand-new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative, this release delivers a remarkable audiovisual upgrade while assembling an excellent collection of both newly produced and archival special features.
The new Dolby Vision/HDR presentation is excellent. Arrow has preserved the film's natural cinematic appearance while significantly improving fine detail, contrast, and color reproduction. Film grain remains organic throughout, facial detail is noticeably sharper, and textures in clothing, sets, and period production design are beautifully resolved. Black levels are deep without crushing shadow detail, while HDR provides subtle but effective highlights that enhance the film without ever looking artificial. It's a faithful restoration that respects the original photography while allowing the film to look its absolute best on modern displays.
Audio is presented with both the original lossless stereo mix and a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround option. Dialogue is consistently clean and intelligible, an important element for a film driven by courtroom exchanges and powerful dramatic performances. The soundtrack, music, and ambient effects provide solid support while remaining faithful to the film's original presentation.
Arrow has assembled an exceptional collection of supplemental features that make this release a must-own for fans. New interviews with Woody Harrelson, producer Janet Yang, former Columbia Pictures production president Lisa Henson, and screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski offer fascinating insight into the making of the film and its enduring relevance. Returning archival content includes two feature-length audio commentaries, Philippe Rousselot's interview, Miloš Forman's appearance on The Charlie Rose Show, deleted scenes with commentary, featurettes, television spots, galleries, and more. The collector's booklet, featuring new and archival essays, along with the reversible sleeve artwork, completes a package that feels worthy of the film's legacy.
Nearly three decades later, The People vs. Larry Flynt remains a provocative, intelligent, and surprisingly emotional examination of free speech, censorship, and civil liberties. Woody Harrelson delivers one of the finest performances of his career, while Courtney Love and Edward Norton provide equally memorable supporting performances under Miloš Forman's confident direction.
Final Verdict
Arrow Video has delivered a first-rate 30th Anniversary edition that combines a beautiful new 4K restoration with an outstanding lineup of bonus features and premium packaging. Whether you're revisiting the film or discovering it for the first time, this release stands as the definitive home video edition and comes highly recommended.
Video: 5/5
Audio: 4/5
Special Features: 5/5
Packaging: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
With its excellent Dolby Vision presentation, faithful audio options, comprehensive supplemental material, and attractive Limited Edition packaging, Arrow Video has once again produced a release that belongs in every serious 4K collection.
This special 30th Anniversary edition features a brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative, and an array of new and archival special features.
Product Features
4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
Reversible sleeve featuring original artwork
Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Miloš Forman expert Andreas Halskov, an archival essay by screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, and an archival Forman interview conducted by director Adam Davidson
DISC 1 – FEATURE (4K ULTRA HD)
4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original lossless stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio option
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Archival audio commentary with cast members Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, and Edward Norton
Archival audio commentary with screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski
DISC 2 – SPECIAL FEATURES (BLU-RAY)
Hail Larry, a brand new interview with lead actor Woody Harrelson
Satire in Satin, a brand new interview with Columbia Pictures’ ex-production president Lisa Henson and producer Janet Yang
Only in America, a brand new interview with screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski
À la lumière de l’évidence, an archival interview with cinematographer Philippe Rousselot
Miloš Forman on The Charlie Rose Show, a 1997 interview with the director
Free Speech or Porn?, an archival featurette about the making of the film
Larry Flynt Exposed, an archival featurette narrated by Dennis Hopper
Deleted Scenes with optional audio commentary by Woody Harrelson and Larry Karaszewski
Theatrical trailer
TV spots
Image galleries, including the original script