, which allows for smoother color gradients and less "banding" in shadows or skies.
Why bother with a premium encode of a 1997 comedy? Because Mousehunt is a misunderstood masterpiece. After its theatrical run (budget $38 million, box office $122 million worldwide), critics were lukewarm. Roger Ebert gave it 2.5 stars, calling it “too cruel for children and too cartoony for adults.” But over time, it gained a cult following.
This is a high‑quality re‑encode from a Blu‑ray source, compressed with modern x265 for smaller file size without major quality loss. The 10‑bit encoding is especially good for animations, dark scenes, and gradients — which matters for Mousehunt (many shadowy, moody indoor shots).