{"id":639129,"date":"2026-10-23T15:32:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/639129\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T15:32:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:32:11","slug":"three-action-movie-classics-are-getting-a-fresh-4k-blu-ray-release-but-theres-a-catch-for-cinephiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/639129\/","title":{"rendered":"Three action movie classics are getting a fresh 4K Blu-ray release \u2013 but there’s a catch for cinephiles"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If the film series has somehow passed you by, let us fill you in on the details. New York policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) flies to Los Angeles hoping to patch up his marriage with his estranged wife. But just minutes into her office\u2019s Christmas party, the building is overtaken by a group of terrorists led by Alan Rickman\u2019s Hans Gruber.<\/p>\n

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In the second and third instalments, McClane faces similarly perilous situations where he battles military mercenaries in an airport and is targeted by Simon Gruber \u2013 Hans\u2019s vengeful brother.<\/p>\n

There are more films in the franchise (Live Free or Die Hard and A Good Day to Die Hard), but they won\u2019t be getting the same SteelBook treatment this time. In the latter’s case, perhaps that\u2019s for the best, given its 15 per cent Rotten Tomatoes rating.<\/p>\n

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The SteelBooks include commentary from the directors, with the third instalment also offering visual effects breakdowns and an interview with Bruce Willis.<\/p>\n

Disappointingly, though, all of the discs are lacking one major feature. While there is DTS<\/a>-HD Master Audio support, Dolby Atmos<\/a> is not on the cards (and neither is DTS:X). That\u2019s a shame for those wanting more immersive surround sound options, especially if your system doesn’t have DTS support.<\/p>\n

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Each Steelbook will set you back \u00a335, cementing its position as a premium option for hardcore collectors. If your budget can’t stretch, though, all three films are also getting standard 4K Blu-ray release, priced at \u00a325 each. You can pre-order at HMV <\/a>and Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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