Why are Blu-ray 2:35:1 when they should be 16:9? - MakeMKV forums
: Released in 2007, this version expands the film from 163 to 196 minutes. It features significant changes to character development and a completely re-edited score. troy directors cut open matte 2004 ita en
As the war rages on, the heroes of both sides clash in epic battles. Hector (Eric Bana), the greatest warrior of Troy, faces off against Achilles, who is determined to avenge his friend Patroclus (Joe Dizney). Why are Blu-ray 2:35:1 when they should be 16:9
Why go through so much trouble for a film that holds a 56% on Rotten Tomatoes? Because Troy is a flawed masterpiece of practical scale. The CGI-less armies, the real fire, and the raw physicality of the fights deserve to be seen in the highest possible quality. As the war rages on, the heroes of
can be displayed in an "open matte" format, which removes the black "letterbox" bars to fill a 16:9 screen. While the official artistic intent is the 2.39:1 widescreen
, an open matte transfer removes the "black bars" at the top and bottom of the screen.