4K UHD Review – Darkman

It seems a little odd to consider now, but at the time of its release in 1990, "Darkman" was simply the studio debutante ball for director Sam Raimi. Now, 34 years after its unexpected late-summer success, the movie has grown into an interesting puzzle piece in the filmmaker's career, bringing him from the no-budget wizardry of "Evil Dead II" to the big-budget helmer we know today. While fraught with Hollywood growing pains and home to a few clunky ideas, "Darkman" is truly one of Raimi's liveliest creations — a pure shot of comic book-inspired eccentricity, barnstorming visuals, and regard for the dark side of justice. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com