For the average fan, the standard Blu-ray or 4K stream is just fine. But for the collector, the videophile, and the curious, this Open Matte rarity represents the final piece of the franchise puzzle. It is a reminder that in the age of digital perfection, the most exciting discoveries are often the imperfect, the alternate, and the unexpected.
In 2009, directors often "protected" the frame for 4:3 or 16:9 television airings. Fast & Furious was shot on film but mastered for both. This Open Matte version feels like watching the movie through a security camera that sees too much —you realize the actors are standing on a soundstage, not driving. Fast And Furious -2009- OPEN MATTE -1080p Web-D...