'Walking Tall' 4K UHD Review

---

Physical Media Release Date: 12/16/25.

Label: Kino Lorber.

Form of Release: 4K UHD.

---

The Verdict: A Must-Buy

When it comes to laying down the law with a vengeance, one man can make a difference. Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (The Rundown, The Smashing Machine) takes no prisoners as he fights for justice and crushes corruption in this bone-cracking, adrenaline-pumping action-adventure inspired by a true story! When decorated military officer Chris Vaughn (Johnson) returns to his hometown in the state of Washington to find work, he finds that the lumber mill has closed and the town’s big business is now a crime-ridden casino run by one of his old schoolmates (Neal McDonough, TV’s Band of Brothers). Aided by his loyal friend (Johnny Knoxville, TV’s Jackass) and armed with a two-by-four, Vaughn decides to take matters into his own hands and clean up the town’s corruption in this action-movie lover’s feast!

---

---

Technical Review:

The all-new HDR/Dolby Vision Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative is an fantastic upgrade from the previous releases. Walking Tall is seemingly a misunderstood and forgotten Dwayne Johnson film that truly holds up today in the age of film's like Nobody and John Wick. Looking sharp and clean with noticeable film grain that is all so nostalgic of the 00s and before. The transfer from the 35mm original leaves a near flawless example of what can be done with film's such as this that deserve a second chance.  

Special Features:

• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Journalist Brandon Streussnig

• Audio Commentary by Star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

• Audio Commentary by Director Kevin Bray, DP Glen MacPherson and Editor Robert Ivison

Rotten Tomatoes Scores:

• Tomatometer: 27% (as of 12/16/25)

• Popcornmeter: 59% (as of 12/16/25)

Physical Release Specs & Other Details:

• MPAA: PG

• Runtime: 92 minutes

• Original Release: 2006

Video

Codec: HEVC / H.265

Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)

HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1

Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1

Audio

English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Subtitles

English SDH

Discs

4K Ultra HD

Blu-ray Disc

Two-disc set (1 BD-100, 1 BD-50)

Digital

Not Included

Packaging

Slipcover in Original Packaging

Reversible Cover

Playback

4K Blu-ray: Region free

2K Blu-ray: Region A

---

Positives and Negatives

+ First Time on 4K UHD

+ Peak Dwayne Johnson

+ Misunderstood 00s Action Film

- Negative Critical Reception

+ x3 Special Features

+ x3 Audio Commentaries

- NO Digital Code Included