Shallow, rich, and socially successful, Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school’s pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other.
Since its release in 1995, writer/director Amy Heckerling’s “Clueless” has become one of the classic teen comedies. It features a strong lead performance from Alicia Silverstone as Cher — the popular ‘It’ girl of her high school. Cher spends her time with her best friend Dionne (Stacey Dash) going shopping, playing matchmaker, and coaching the new girl, Tai (Brittany Murphy). While at home, she avoids her ex-step-brother Josh (Paul Rudd), who still hangs around the mansion she shares with her bigwig lawyer Dad (Dan Hedaya). While giving Tai makeover tips and tricks, Cher starts looking for a boyfriend of her own.
Adapted from Jane Austen’s “Emma,” “Clueless” probably doesn’t even need that brief, simplified introduction. It’s a film that many are very familiar with. More than likely, you already know if the film’s comedic charms work for you. In all honesty, I don’t have anything new or unique to add to the commentary for this movie. It’s a film I’ve seen multiple times and one that I continue to enjoy each time I watch it. Each viewing seems to bring something new to the table.
This release is a 4K SteelBook disc of the film, featuring a transfer with Dolby Vision. It’s a nice-looking transfer (bright and colorful without a processed smear to it), but the 2012 Blu-ray™ release also looked good. So… is this disc worth the upgrade? I’d say the difference isn’t night and day. If you struggle to see the visual improvements that Dolby Vision and HDR offer, I’d say stick with Blu-ray™. If you can spot the details, this is probably worth the upgrade. For those who don’t already own the movie, this set offers the best of both worlds — the 4K disc and the original 2012 Blu-ray™.
Sound options are the same across both discs. I thought the soundtrack was perhaps a little quiet, so I turned it up a bit to hear the dialogue better. I did not notice any sound issues.
The 4K disc offers no new extras. Those hoping for new retrospective features or a commentary track can keep looking. The Blu-ray™ disc included with this set is identical to the original disc released.
“Clueless” is one of those movies that seems to have taken on a life of its own—an icon of a bygone era that’s extremely quotable. Film fans who have never had the opportunity to view this one (or don’t already own the film) and have a 4K set-up should seek this out. Otherwise, you’re probably just as well off with your Blu-ray™.
Now available in an Amazon Exclusive 30th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD™ Limited SteelBook Edition
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