While I found One Night with the King to be an excellent movie, I was disappointed with the DVD release. Even now, a few years after its release, the offerings I've found have been meager.

 

 

There is finally a Blu release out. Even as recent as the first draft of this review there was only the DVD.

The original DVD is a single disc release.

 

Video:

1.78 widescreen: It's pretty good quality aside from the DVD limitations resulting in typical graininess.

 

Audio:

5.1 Dolby: It's clean and clear with fair surround sound immersion.

 

Packaging:

It comes with a standard case.

 

The interface is simple but with some nice original graphics.

An ad plays before the interface.

 

Extras:

-Passion of the Christ preview

Other Editions:

I have not seen the Blu. Here's what I can tell you based on my product search.

The image is widescreen at 1080p. One listing says the ratio is 1.78, another says it's 2.40. Audio is 5.1 DTS HD surround sound. Reviews give the presentation high marks even going so far as to call it “impressive” at times. The only extra is a commentary.

Final Thoughts:

There isn't much to this release which makes it a better rental than a purchase unless you're adding biblically-based movies to your personal library. Why not a look at the adaptation process, a look at the history and impact of the story, or something along those lines? An educational documentary on the real history would added tremendous value to those of us interested in the story. Go for the Blu if you can as it is an upgrade in quality and has the only extras available.

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