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- Robert Harris
It's an odd thing.
Try to figure out why an important film like The Shootist, a magnificently melancholy film about not only the passing of the old west, but the final time we'd see John Wayne on screen, in a situation almost semi-autobiographical.
I'm unaware of any release better than the old DVD which seeks to have arrived somewhere in the mid-1970s. Why has it taken this long to get a proper Blu-ray.
Apparently, it was up to Arrow to license the film and finally make it available.
But it ain't no 4k. It's a Blu-ray. Viewing it, I'm thinking that there wouldn't be much gained in a 4k. This image is sharp as a tack, and what some may call grainy. I kinda like it. Zero regrets.
Great colors, proper black levels, and an instructive differential between the main title sequence and the production footage that will show precisely how much is lost in a dupe.
My advice, especially for those who may never have been exposed, is grab a copy. And for those who do know, it's directed by Don Siegel. It's also one of those odd theatrical productions with a list of "guest stars." Had me thinking about The Alamo.
Guest stars was generally a term that you'd see in episodic TV.
Hat's off to Arrow for delivering the goods!
Image – 10
Audio – 10
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Worth your attention - 10
Slipcover rating - n/a
Upgrade from DVD - About time!
Very Highly Recommended
RAH
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Try to figure out why an important film like The Shootist, a magnificently melancholy film about not only the passing of the old west, but the final time we'd see John Wayne on screen, in a situation almost semi-autobiographical.
I'm unaware of any release better than the old DVD which seeks to have arrived somewhere in the mid-1970s. Why has it taken this long to get a proper Blu-ray.
Apparently, it was up to Arrow to license the film and finally make it available.
But it ain't no 4k. It's a Blu-ray. Viewing it, I'm thinking that there wouldn't be much gained in a 4k. This image is sharp as a tack, and what some may call grainy. I kinda like it. Zero regrets.
Great colors, proper black levels, and an instructive differential between the main title sequence and the production footage that will show precisely how much is lost in a dupe.
My advice, especially for those who may never have been exposed, is grab a copy. And for those who do know, it's directed by Don Siegel. It's also one of those odd theatrical productions with a list of "guest stars." Had me thinking about The Alamo.
Guest stars was generally a term that you'd see in episodic TV.
Hat's off to Arrow for delivering the goods!
Image – 10
Audio – 10
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Worth your attention - 10
Slipcover rating - n/a
Upgrade from DVD - About time!
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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