Blu Ray: Titanic Open Matte

Here’s a concise review of the Titanic Open Matte Blu-ray (usually the 2012 or 2017 release, depending on the region).

Standard Blu-rays of Titanic are in a 2.35:1 “scope” aspect ratio (black bars top/bottom). The Open Matte version presents the full 1.78:1 frame captured by the Super 35 camera, revealing more image on top and bottom – not cropped from the sides. titanic open matte blu ray

Often the same as the standard 2-disc set (documentaries, deleted scenes, etc.), but check the specific release – some Open Matte editions (e.g., the 2012 “Limited 3D Edition” included the 2D Open Matte disc) drop extras. Here’s a concise review of the Titanic Open