Popped in this 4K disc expecting just another nostalgia trip, but wow—the opening scene’s rain-soaked streets had me leaning toward my TV like I was seeing it for the first time. The HDR makes those ’60s brownstones glow with warmth, and Chazz Palminteri’s pinstripe suits? Crisper than my dry cleaner’s best work.

Sure, it’s not a Criterion-level package (where’s the essay booklet?!), but that new DeNiro interview is gold. Hearing him geek out about directing his first film while squinting at motorcycle gangs through a viewfinder? Priceless. The included postcard-sized art prints feel like an afterthought—I’d trade them for a Blu-ray copy in a heartbeat.

Watched it with my dad who quoted every line before the actors did. That’s when this transfer really shined: close-ups of Sonny’s smirk during the ‘door test’ scene showed every wrinkle of wisdom. Perfect for movie nights where you want to smell the espresso and cigar smoke through the screen.