Arrow Video has now chosen to take one of these 80s Joe Dante films and restore and release it on deluxe 4k UltraHD. Of course, we are talking about the ultra fun sci-fi adventure, directed by Joe Dante and produced by the great Steven Spielberg (Poltergeist, Back to the Future) Innerspace.
Synopsis: Maverick pilot Tuck Pendleton (Dennis Quaid) is about to make history as part of a scientific experiment to be miniaturized and injected into the body of a rabbit... but when rogue scientists steal the new technology, he finds himself injected into hypochondriac grocery clerk Jack Putter (Martin Short) instead. Together with ace reporter Lydia Maxwell (Meg Ryan), Jack must find the stolen tech that will get Tuck back to regular size and out of his body - before the bad guys extract him by force!
Innerspace features Dante's genre mash-up of action and comedy, making a fun entertaining film. Martin Short is hilarious, as always and Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan are great foils to his off-the-wall antics. The special effects are out of this world. Even after almost 40 years Innerspace still entertains. It truly is a timeless piece of cinema.
Arrow Video has transferred Innerspace to 4K in 2160p and presented in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). The audio tracks are a newly restored original lossless 2.0 stereo, original 70mm 6-track mix in DTS-HD MA 4.1 surround and newly remixed Dolby Atmos audio. There is also the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
This 4K transfer comes from a brand new restoration from the original 35mm negative by Arrow Films, approved by director Joe Dante. When I screened this new 4K, I must say I was thoroughly impressed. The colors are bright and vibrant and the skin tones are correct. The picture is crisp and clean and there is no signs of damage to the print. Innerspace looks remarkable in 4K!
In addition to a wonderful 4K restoration Arrow Video added a good amount of bonus features on this release. Making this a must own for 80s scifi film fans. Take a look at what is included.
Bonus Materials
* Brand new audio commentary by film critic Drew McWeeny
* Archive audio commentary with director Joe Dante, producer Michael Finnell, visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren and actors Kevin McCarthy and Robert Picardo
* Shrinkage: The Making of Innerspace, a brand new hour-long documentary featuring newly filmed interviews with director Joe Dante, producer Michael Finnell, visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren, visual effects artists Harley Jessup and Bill George and actor Robert Picardo
* Behind the Scenes with Joe Dante, previously unseen video footage shot during the production of Innerspace
* Behind the Scenes at ILM, previously unseen footage shot by visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren during production
* Original storyboards
* Continuity and Behind the Scenes Polaroids
* Production stills gallery
* Posters and Promo stills gallery
* Theatrical trailer
* Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller
* Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options
* Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet featuring new writing by film critics Charlie Brigden, Michael Doyle, Josh Nelson, Jessica Scott and Andrea Subissati, a short guide to Joe Dante’s stock company by Scott Saslow, plus the original exhibitors' pamphlet
A brand new audio commentary and a spectacular new making of featurette really makes this release stand out. But I love that Arrow Video also included archival material as well. I am so glad to be able to add this 4K to my home video library, and I think you will be glad as well.
If you love the 80s scifi or the hilarious antics of Martin Short, well get the best of both world will Arrow Video's 4K UltraHD of Innerspace. If you haven't yet upgraded to 4K Arrow Video also has this film in Blu-ray as well. If you want to order a copy of this 4k head over to MVD Shop or Amazon and order your copy today.
Out of 4 film reels (4 being the best) The 4k UltraHD of Innerspace receives......
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