There’s a very satisfying amount of film grain left intact here throughout. The amount of newfound detail is downright impressive. All shots show off the sharp detail, now in 4K, but facial close-ups prove to be the best examples. The color palette can be very vibrant, thanks to some wardrobe choices and eventually bleach blonde hair. The flesh tones are spot-on in accuracy. The addition of HDR (high dynamic range) also truly helps to emphasize the colors. And it also helps to deliver a perfectly solid black level.

There’s a whole hell of a lot of detail to be found during the movie’s many action sequences. This simply looks remarkable here in 4K. The folks at Arrow Video continue to impress me with the work put into their 4K UHD Blu-ray releases, especially. In my opinion, this video quality is at “reference level.” It is extremely impressive for a 1996 movie shot on 35mm film using the Super 35 process. This now feels just as cinematic as it should in a home theater experience. “The Long Kiss Goodnight” on 4K UHD Blu-ray earns itself a perfect 5 rating for video quality. This looks exceptional.

“The Long Kiss Goodnight” from 1996 was a pretty good film. I think the critics didn’t quite understand the movie when it was released. It’s gone on to develop a pretty solid fanbase now that it’s been available on home video. Director Renny Harlin did a great job here with the screenplay that Shane Black wrote. In the leading role, Geena Davis delivered a memorable performance. And Samuel L. Jackson is excellent (as always) as the costar in this action/comedy.

The critics had a mixed reaction to the movie. Notably, the late Roger Ebert gave it a 2.5 rating out of 4. Despite having a relatively high budget of 65 million dollars, the movie grossed 89 million dollars worldwide at the theaters. Thus, it proved to be a worthwhile investment. Although it didn’t generate the amount of revenue that Warner Bros. (New Line Cinema) had anticipated, it still managed to turn a profit.

In terms of video quality, this 4K UHD Blu-ray delivers one stunning 4K presentation. This new 4K scan and in turn its restoration looks superb. This looks just as good as a Super 35 movie shot on 35mm film should. There’s just a very sharp presentation, backed by HDR with a vibrant color palette, and solid black level. There’s also a perfect amount of film grain left intact here. This looks excellent.

In terms of audio quality, you have options. You can choose a new Dolby Atmos mix, created by Arrow Video. The original theatrical 5.1 lossless surround and a 2.0 stereo mix are also available. I opted for the Dolby Atmos and I find it to sound spectacular. It packs a mean “punch.” This is as any action film should be: powerful. A mighty amount of LFE is presented throughout. There’s a great amount of rear channel and height channel usage here as well. The Atmos and lossless 5.1 are both pieces of “demo material” here. This sounds incredible.

The bonus on this 2-disc Limited Edition set includes two audio commentary tracks on the 4K disc. Along with that, you also get a great deal of extras on the Blu-ray Disc. There are over 2 hours of bonus materials as well as physical extras. It’s an impressive set of supplemental material.

Overall, “The Long Kiss Goodnight,” in its debut to 4K UHD Blu-ray, includes both extremely impressive video and audio presentations. The folks at Arrow Video have again put together an excellent 4K physical media release. They have also created a very nice Limited Edition set. That all being said, this release comes as Very Highly Recommended.