Now, following a painstaking 4K restoration (distributed in the US by Criterion and internationally via Studiocanal), Jimmy’s world has been ripped open again. And it is devastating.
"I want to be different... in 4K."
If you own the 2012 Blu-ray, you might be wondering if the jump to 4K is necessary. The answer is a resounding . quadrophenia 4k
The biggest upgrade is the location work. Director Franc Roddam famously shot the climax on location in Brighton. In previous transfers, the famous battle on the beach looked muddy and gray. In 4K (with HDR), the texture of the pebbles, the rust on the railings, and the actual grit in Jimmy’s hair are visceral. You can now see the spray of the ocean hitting the West Pier in every frame. It feels less like watching a movie and more like stealing a time machine back to 1964 (and 1979). Now, following a painstaking 4K restoration (distributed in