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A few words about...™ Rebecca -- in Blu-ray

post #1 of 9
1/30/12 at 8:16am
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It's always nice to see an AMPAS Best Picture arrive on Blu-ray, and Alfred Hitchcock's Selznick produced 1940 Rebecca is an especially welcome example.

 

The film also won for Best Black & White cinematography, and I'm pleased to report that the look and textures of the original have been captured and reproduced nicely in this MGM release.

 

Rich blacks, and a decent grayscale, which I might have like to see just a bit more open, but overall a very nice transfer, which appears to have been taken from a fine grain master.  With the exception of some damage to the main title sequence, overall the Blu-ray looks terrific.

 

One of the great films, and a nice addition to the work of Alfred Hitchcock on Blu-ray.

 

Also included is a nice selection of extras.  A quality package at a very low price.

 

Highly Recommended.

 

RAH

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post #2 of 9
1/30/12 at 9:01am
Thank you for the review, Mr. Harris.

I had the pleasure of viewing this blu-ray this past weekend and was quite pleased.

I'm hoping MGM (and Fox) have some more classics planned for blu-ray.
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post #3 of 9
1/30/12 at 12:33pm

Played my copy on my Samsung 56" DLP 1080P rear projector screen last night and was thrilled to see how well-treated this Hitchcock-Selznick gem was. Even more recommendable considering that this, along with "Spellbound" and "Notorious" only cost $9.99 apiece at my local Costco!!!smiley_jawdrop.gif

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post #4 of 9
1/30/12 at 12:54pm

Watched this for the very first time this weekend and on blu-ray. I thought it was beautiful and a great movie.

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post #5 of 9
1/31/12 at 9:52am

I agree, and Joan Fontaine's performance in this film is what made me fall in love with her. smile.gif I was also lucky enough to score this Blu-ray (along with Spellbound and Notorious) at Costco for $9.99.

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post #6 of 9
1/31/12 at 11:20am
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Originally Posted by dpippel View Post

I agree, and Joan Fontaine's performance in this film is what made me fall in love with her. smile.gif


Not at all difficult.

 

Fortunately, both she and her sister, Olivia de Havilland, are still with us, aged 94 and 95.  I wish them both good health.

 

RAH

 

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post #7 of 9
1/31/12 at 11:37am

We have one copy of Rebecca to give away to a lucky HTF member. To enter send an email to contest 'at' hometheaterforum.com with the code word in the subject line, and you user name, full name and address in the body of the email. The word can be found hidden in Matt's official HTF review of Rebecca on Blu-ray. Winners must have a US or Canadian shipping address, be over 18 and a member of HTF. The winner will be drawn at random from all emails received with the correct code word in the subject line. Contest runs through Sunday 2/5/12. Good luck!

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post #8 of 9
1/31/12 at 11:49am

 

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Originally Posted by Robert Harris View Post

Not at all difficult.

 

Fortunately, both she and her sister, Olivia de Havilland, are still with us, aged 94 and 95.  I wish them both good health.

 

RAH

 

I wholeheartedly second that!

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post #9 of 9
2/1/12 at 4:07pm
Re Joan and Olivia ...
If only they'd start talking to each other!
Anthony
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