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An interesting choice for what is currently the eighth film in which Johnny Depp has been directed by Tim Burton.
Based upon the 1960s TV series of the same name, the 2012 version of the concept starts out beautifully. I'm a sucker for nicely done digital work, and the recreation of 18th century locations immediately whet my appetite for more.
All of this begins with the beautiful original 1970s Warner logo, which places you in a '70s state of mind.
But things don't go quite as well for the rest of the film. While it's certainly a fun ride, there's just something missing.
Warner's new Blu-ray of the 2012 version is a beauty, however. The earlier films are all being released on Blu-ray by WB, although I've not yet seen them. The entire original TV series is already available, for those who can't get enough.
Bottom line here is that this is a gorgeous Blu-ray of a film that doesn't quite come together. For those Depp or Burton completists, WB has made the addition of the film to one's library extremely painless. Without DVD, it can be had for under $10 at Amazon, which is quite a bit less than a single theatrical admission.
Shot on film, and taken through post as 2k DI, Dark Shadows on Blu-ray is a quality disc.
RAH
Based upon the 1960s TV series of the same name, the 2012 version of the concept starts out beautifully. I'm a sucker for nicely done digital work, and the recreation of 18th century locations immediately whet my appetite for more.
All of this begins with the beautiful original 1970s Warner logo, which places you in a '70s state of mind.
But things don't go quite as well for the rest of the film. While it's certainly a fun ride, there's just something missing.
Warner's new Blu-ray of the 2012 version is a beauty, however. The earlier films are all being released on Blu-ray by WB, although I've not yet seen them. The entire original TV series is already available, for those who can't get enough.
Bottom line here is that this is a gorgeous Blu-ray of a film that doesn't quite come together. For those Depp or Burton completists, WB has made the addition of the film to one's library extremely painless. Without DVD, it can be had for under $10 at Amazon, which is quite a bit less than a single theatrical admission.
Shot on film, and taken through post as 2k DI, Dark Shadows on Blu-ray is a quality disc.
RAH