Lilo & Stitch – Discover the Walt Disney 4K Blu-ray Edition
Native 4K material, rich video section, but the Italian audio also surprises
The live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch brings back to the screen one of the most beloved titles from Disney's last great animation era. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the film carefully recreates the Hawaiian atmosphere and family warmth of the original 2002 version, achieving at least some of the same magic. The absence of directors Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois is sometimes felt, lacking that spark of greater freshness and madness that made the animated classic unique.
Camp extends the runtime by about twenty minutes compared to the original to deepen the bond between Lilo and Nani, the two sisters trying to stay together after losing their parents. A successful intuition that gives greater emotional depth, although the pace tends to slow down when Stitch is not on screen. Young Maia Kealoha is splendid, the homage to the original performers is excellent, and the measured use of visual effects maintains the colorful and lively spirit of the animated film. Here is Linda Carlucci's artistic review.
Entertaining Live-Action Adaptation
Shot digitally (Arri Alexa 35) at native 4.6K resolution, the film was then finalized on a 4K master, which served as the basis for creating this reference UHD edition. Original image format 2.39:1 (3840x2160/23.97p), HEVC encoding on a dual-layer BD-66. Even the 2K version is a feast for the eyes; with native 4K 10-bit screens compatible with Dolby Vision, there's further refinement in light details, color extension, and enhanced detail, especially in the background. Deep blacks and reference material.
The Italian Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 track is interesting (1024 kbps), with dialogue, effects, music, and a soundtrack that makes a concrete difference when listening through an HT system. Close to the podium with the original Dolby TrueHD 7.1.4 (24 bit) with ATMOS objects and an even more immersive listening experience.
The included 2K disc features interesting extras: making of (17') with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with cast and crew; a second focus on production and the transition from animation to live-action (7'); Stitch's favorite scenes (6') for the little ones; bloopers (2'). Italian subtitles.