UHD Review A Few Words About A few words about...™ - Singin' in the Rain -- in 4k UHD (1 Viewer)

[Robert Harris]

Count me as one of those naysayers who didn't believe that Singin' in the Rain could shine any more in 4k than it did via Blu-ray.

And while we're not able to compare the new scans and restorative efforts vs a new Blu-ray, only the original c. 2012, I'm seeing Huge differences.

While there's a nice uptick in overall resolution as compared to the earlier scan, there is also far more in the control of blacks and a major gain in shadow detail. Beyond that, colors pop with not only perfection, but subtlety and purity.

I'm the first to admit that my thoughts were incorrect, and can fully support this 4k upgrade, which any cinephile will find astounding.

Best grab a copy, as I'm betting the first pressing will run out quickly!

Image – 5 (HDR)

Audio – 5 (DTD-HD MA 5.1)

Pass / Fail – Pass

Plays nicely with projectors - Beautifully

Makes use of and works well in 4k - 4.25

Very Highly Recommended

RAH

 

[titch]

Good to hear! And it would be great if this title did indeed sell well, as that would encourage Warner Bros. to release more of their Technicolor classics as 4K UHD.

 

[Paul Penna]

I'll be interested in hearing a comparison of the new Blu-ray to the 2012 at some point.

 

[RobertMG]

Good to hear! And it would be great if this title did indeed sell well, as that would encourage Warner Bros. to release more of their Technicolor classics as 4K UHD.

Bodes well for Adv Of Robin Hood

 

[Robert Crawford]

Bodes well for Adv Of Robin Hood

It’s all about how many units are sold.

 

[RobertMG]

It’s all about how many units are sold.

Not asking for actual sale numbers but as an industry w/o brick and mortar stores I wonder how many units is considered boffo --- remember the days of Disney selling millions of VHS copies and the same for Paramount with Beverly Hills Cop!

 

[battlebeast]

Im amazed that they could transfer this title to 4k UHD because only one reel of the OCN is extant. It’s amazing they could pull so much info from 2nd gen materials.

 

[Robert Harris]

I'll be interested in hearing a comparison of the new Blu-ray to the 2012 at some point.

There is no new Blu-ray.

 

[Jimbo.B]

I remember seeing Singing in the Rain at the Radio City Music Hall back in the 70s and I was stunned by the color. If this approaches that it’s well worth getting.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Im amazed that they could transfer this title to 4k UHD because only one reel of the OCN is extant. It’s amazing they could pull so much info from 2nd gen materials.

They’ve come a long way in their digital processes.

 

[Garysb]

Damn, I am going to have to buy this. Without an umbrella this time.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

There is no new Blu-ray.

Yup - the 4K includes the same disc from 2012.

 

[JoeDoakes]

Bodes well for Adv Of Robin Hood

That would be great. 4K might provide an opportunity to upgrade The Searchers as well.

 

[sbjork]

I'm in.

Well, I was in anyway, but now I'm even more in.

 

[AnthonyClarke]

Arrives here in Australia at the start of May. And through JB HiFi, it's even cheaper than in the States! Seems single disc only; no blu ray, which I have anyway.

 

[david hare]

May 9 in OZ. EZYDVD is even cheaper than JB 25 bucks. BTW I will be in Melbourne from May 1 to 17, (escaping the Kiwi Coop0. Dunno if we can catch up? We might be taking train to Ballarat one day where a very old friend's daughter is managing the gallery there.

 

[AnthonyClarke]

Arrives here in Australia at the start of May. And through JB HiFi, it's even cheaper than in the States! I think it must be a double-disc; UHD and Blu ray, but can't find details on the site. Ordered it anyway...... but of course!

 

[haineshisway]

As you know, I was not happy at all with the color on the previous release. If it's improved here, I'll be all over this.

 

[Noel Aguirre]

I hope this sells really well and we sooner get more 4K classic musicals like American in Paris, Gigi and all the R&H musicals from Disney. Should I hold my breath?

 

[Noel Aguirre]

So this new 4K combo package comes with the 2012 blu-ray that everyone already owns and nobody will want to view as the mastering is now obsolete? Well that’s rich. They should have just left it out then. Some people may get burnt if they’re expecting something different here on the blu and don’t have a 4K setup yet.