While the director’s intended "theatrical" framing is tighter, Open Matte allows for a more expansive look at the film's futuristic Chicago environments. Technical Evolution: From 35mm to x265
For the viewer, this means more vertical information and a screen-filling image on modern 16:9 televisions. I- Robot -2004- Open Matte -1080p BluRay X265 H... 2021
Unlike the theatrical 2.39:1 widescreen version that has black bars, this version fills a standard 16:9 TV screen. It is sourced from the Super 35mm negative, revealing more image at the top and bottom that was "matted out" for theaters. It is sourced from the Super 35mm negative,
: This indicates a version that removes the "letterbox" black bars found in the theatrical release. By "opening the matte," you see more of the original image at the top and bottom of the screen, which helps the movie fill a standard 16:9 widescreen TV. I- Robot -2004- Open Matte -1080p BluRay X265 H... 2021