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Christopher Nolan has been in the feature film environment since 1998, gaining an early reputation with Memento in 2000.
In 2005, his Batman Begins, the first of a trilogy which are among many fans favorite films put him firmly on the popular map. Interstellar (2014) added to the multitude of discussions regarding his recording and mixing of dialogue, and his directorial work on Dunkirk (2017) sealed his reputation as one of the era's finest filmmakers.
With Oppenheimer, I believe he places himself on very special turf - the story of an individual set against a huge background - and shares that turf with only a handful of filmmakers, including David Lean.
Make no mistake.
Oppenheimer is brilliant filmmaking.
Coming from Mr. Nolan, one might presume that an approved video master would look and sound equally as perfect.
And it does.
Universal (his film time there as a director, after working at WB) has meticulously crafted a digital version of his large format shot film - as shot on film.
If you missed this work in a theater on a huge screen, know that Universal's 4k UHD disc is absolutely glorious, and is one of very few discs that is able by design to, and then takes full use of the 4k UHD technology.
The audio in DTS-HD MA 5.1 - yes, not 7.1, DTS-X or Dolby Atmos - is home theater shaking, and could be a danger to those who lease, or live in condos or other shared spaces. The base is extraordinary, and will literally shake your walls.
From a production perspective - and every dollar of the budget can be seen on screen, I'm surprised to learn that the film was shot in 90 days.
Now for the important stuff, especially for those who invest and trade in slipcovers.
This one is an elegant beauty. It's simple heavy paper, but beautifully designed, with orange as the main theme, inclusive of a glossy orange title that is embossed. No shoddy printing here.
Richard Roper's quote from the Chicago Sun-Times - "One of the best movies of the century." finds someone here in total agreement. That quote is nicely set off in a much more delicate shade, matching the credit block which resides just below the top of the obverse.
And in perfect style, the 4K UltraHD logo is in fully reflective silver, along with the specs just below. It is reported that in a tip of the hat to Orson Welles, Universal has accessed pure silver from none other than The Comstock Load!
Because of the cost, I'm betting that this First Edition slip will disappear at a certain point, and since the street is currently under $30, I'd not allow this one to get away.
Seeing this film allows the audience a chance to finally get a sense of who J. Robert Oppenheimer really was, and the personal hell that he was forced through after he was brought in to help end WWII.
I've not yet seen Maestro, but thus far, Oppenheimer is my Best Film of 2023, and its 180 minute running time seems more akin to 120.
I wonder what Mr. Oppenheimer would think of this.
NOTE:
Per requests, all ratings beginning today will work on a 1 -10 scale, as seemingly 5s for some and 10s for others has led to confusion, potentially adding to global warming.
Image – 10 (HDR10)
Audio – 10 (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 10
Worth your attention - 10
Slipcover rating - 8
Very Highly Recommended
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
In 2005, his Batman Begins, the first of a trilogy which are among many fans favorite films put him firmly on the popular map. Interstellar (2014) added to the multitude of discussions regarding his recording and mixing of dialogue, and his directorial work on Dunkirk (2017) sealed his reputation as one of the era's finest filmmakers.
With Oppenheimer, I believe he places himself on very special turf - the story of an individual set against a huge background - and shares that turf with only a handful of filmmakers, including David Lean.
Make no mistake.
Oppenheimer is brilliant filmmaking.
Coming from Mr. Nolan, one might presume that an approved video master would look and sound equally as perfect.
And it does.
Universal (his film time there as a director, after working at WB) has meticulously crafted a digital version of his large format shot film - as shot on film.
If you missed this work in a theater on a huge screen, know that Universal's 4k UHD disc is absolutely glorious, and is one of very few discs that is able by design to, and then takes full use of the 4k UHD technology.
The audio in DTS-HD MA 5.1 - yes, not 7.1, DTS-X or Dolby Atmos - is home theater shaking, and could be a danger to those who lease, or live in condos or other shared spaces. The base is extraordinary, and will literally shake your walls.
From a production perspective - and every dollar of the budget can be seen on screen, I'm surprised to learn that the film was shot in 90 days.
Now for the important stuff, especially for those who invest and trade in slipcovers.
This one is an elegant beauty. It's simple heavy paper, but beautifully designed, with orange as the main theme, inclusive of a glossy orange title that is embossed. No shoddy printing here.
Richard Roper's quote from the Chicago Sun-Times - "One of the best movies of the century." finds someone here in total agreement. That quote is nicely set off in a much more delicate shade, matching the credit block which resides just below the top of the obverse.
And in perfect style, the 4K UltraHD logo is in fully reflective silver, along with the specs just below. It is reported that in a tip of the hat to Orson Welles, Universal has accessed pure silver from none other than The Comstock Load!
Because of the cost, I'm betting that this First Edition slip will disappear at a certain point, and since the street is currently under $30, I'd not allow this one to get away.
Seeing this film allows the audience a chance to finally get a sense of who J. Robert Oppenheimer really was, and the personal hell that he was forced through after he was brought in to help end WWII.
I've not yet seen Maestro, but thus far, Oppenheimer is my Best Film of 2023, and its 180 minute running time seems more akin to 120.
I wonder what Mr. Oppenheimer would think of this.
NOTE:
Per requests, all ratings beginning today will work on a 1 -10 scale, as seemingly 5s for some and 10s for others has led to confusion, potentially adding to global warming.
Image – 10 (HDR10)
Audio – 10 (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 10
Worth your attention - 10
Slipcover rating - 8
Very Highly Recommended
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
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