Thus, the floating around the internet is a time capsule . It represents a specific era (late 2000s) when HDTVs were becoming ubiquitous, and studios were experimenting with "Full Screen" alternatives to widescreen. Once it is gone from streaming libraries, these Web-DLs become abandonware—preserved only by collectors.
The "Open Matte" 1080p WEB-DL is a specialized version of the fourth franchise entry that offers a taller frame than the original theatrical release. While the film was shown in cinemas with a widescreen aspect ratio of 2.39:1 , the open matte version expands the image vertically, typically to a 1.78:1 (16:9) ratio, filling modern television screens without black bars. Technical Overview Fast And Furious -2009- OPEN MATTE -1080p Web-D...