The Fifth Element Blu-Ray Re-Release Reviewed

When Sony Pictures threw The Fifth Element in their Blu-ray line-up last summer, fans were pissed. While audio quality was on par with the other releases, the video quality in no way showed off BRs potential. So without surprise, complaints were all over the internet.

In what could be considered a display of great customer service, Sony has re-released the movie and has a program setup where owners of the older version can swap with the re-release. But are the upgrades worth it? According to Peter at High-Def Digest, the answer is a whole-hearted ‘yes’.

This upgrade truly earns the title. Sure, the supplements still disappoint (and drag down the overall grade), but the video is leaps and bounds better, and the studio has even added on a Dolby TrueHD track. Combine that with a free disc exchange program, and one must give Sony props for getting it right this time.

Source: High-Def Digest