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A few words about...™ A Passage to India -- in Blu-Ray
Ever since I saw David Lean's A Passage to India for the first time some 25 years ago, I've wondered how different it might have appeared if it had been photographed in 65mm instead of 35 / 4 perf.
Captured within Ernest Day's magnificent cinematography are all of the long shots and details that would have been necessary to create that epic feel, but even in 35mm it still shows the hand of a master at large format.
Cutting to the chase, as some would say, A Passage to India looks beautiful as a Sony Blu-Ray.
The image and audio show off the technical attributes of the system while allowing the home video viewer to get a least a bit of understanding of what Passage looked like on the theatrical screen.
Is it perfect?
My personal preference would have been toward slightly less cyan-blue facial tonalities in the opening sequence, but aside from that the new transfer is a marvel.
Would DL have been pleased?
I believe so.
Those who have not yet experienced A Passage to India are advised to get their orders in early, as the initial pressing is apt to sell out quickly. This is one of those films that you'll want on Blu-ray.
Very Highly Recommended.
RAH
Last edited by Robert Harris : 04-18-2008 at 02:58 PM.
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