While I don't doubt there are sonic differences, I for one would love to hear for myself. It is interesting that according to the press release that different mixing studios are signing onto this new upconversion process. I have DVD-Audio and can definitely tell you a 96hz track sounds better...
I was very impressed, particularly the colors. Outside of one moment during the costume ball, the picture looked stellar.
I actually caught this film one time on CINEMAX and it looked great there, so I knew it would look great on Bluray.. Still and all, you wonder if it would have looked better...
Now this is what I was afraid of.
I've been so blessed to see films like BEN HUR, SOUND OF MUSIC, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, NORTH BY NORTHWEST and KING OF KINGS sourced by their large format negatives, yet I feared when I heard no talk of a 65mm restoration they were going to go on the cheap and...
I bought the Best Buy combo pack and let me tell you I'm very impressed with both the audio and video. While my 52" is a little small to appreciate all the wonder of this ultrawide transfer, what I can tell you is there is a detail to every scene. Even the wide shots of crowds during the chariot...
Ok, this is sounding too good to be true. Sounds like I'll be impressed like I was with THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. I'm excited to see any of the films on BD that were remastered from they original large format negatives.
While I can't afford and don't have an interest in the box. I will definitely...