If only these "special" features and packaging were befitting MFL's 50 anniversary celebration. And then there's an included DVD copy yet no digital copy- not even a Ultraviolet no less?? What -is this 2010?
A razor cut is when something sharp will cut your skin - in this case the near glass-like plastic edges (unless yours is made of something else please fill us in). But disregard the razor sharp edge issue- as another member said this is TOTALLY not worthy for a film of this caliber, Mine already...
I really appreciate the answers RAH has provided- to all our comments and questions. I cannot thank him enough after seeing his Vertigo, LOA, Spartacus and MFL restorations over the years- and now this!
My quandary now is whether there is a difference in watching something digitally reproduced...
The cut where Eliza takes off in the cart at the end of the number appears correct to mine eyes but prior shots do not- especially where she stands with the baskets. There is an obvious change in the look of the film. My calibration is correct as the entire film looks fine other than this.
As...
That's sad but fine - then CBS should have thrown in the CD soundtrack like The Sound of Music had. There is absolutely no need for a useless DVD when a digital copy or CD soundtrack would suffice.
I was expecting a warmer sound with a deeper low end. I also was expected a slightly more color saturated image in the opening half hour. This is based upon seeing it on it first release and the 1994 restoration. I've stopped it after Ascot and will resume it later (the Mets are on).
But I'm...
I'm watching it and enjoying but finding it not as stunning as Spartacus. It's lovely but not what I expected- the baskets in Wouldn't It Be Love'rly look washed out. And the audio isn't as good as Spartacus either IMHO which is older by 4 years. I'm a little perplexed. And no 50th commentary...
It's not in the credits is it? Weren't the original credits duplicated from a non-65mm source in the prior restoration?
I will look for it tonight on my upconverted Bluray to 4K Sony Triluminous screen.
Thank you Robert Harris and CBS!!