- Joined
- Feb 8, 1999
- Messages
- 18,426
- Real Name
- Robert Harris
Those of you who read my words, will recognize that I'm not a fan of the original Blu-ray release (2008) of Patton. We'll leave that one alone.
Re-visiting Patton on the new Blu-ray is a very different experience.
The extra image manipulation, which removed all high frequency information from the older release is no longer a problem, and the image is now projector friendly. There also has been additional clean-up performed to the image, removing both minus and plus density bits and pieces that adorned the earlier transfer.
Here's where it gets interesting. The trailer attached to the new disc is the same as the original. I don't get that one, but I presume there's a rationale. The constant horizontal ticking in the earlier transfer is still in place, and I've not seen this movement on other 65mm origination productions. I'm presuming that it comes from the scanner.
The earlier release was based upon a 65mm IP, and this still appears to be the case.
The final result is quite beautiful.
Grain levels are low, which might be accounted for by either the use of an IP, or alternatively the lower rez 65mm scan.
Color, density, shadow detail, as was the case with the original Blu-ray, are exemplary.
For those who may have not yet had the pleasure of seeing Patton, know that it's brilliant film-making. Beginning with a superbly crafted screenplay, unbeatable acting, direction, cinematography...
Buy this one, and rejoice that they got it right.
Image - 4.25
Audio - 5
Highly Recommended.
RAH
Re-visiting Patton on the new Blu-ray is a very different experience.
The extra image manipulation, which removed all high frequency information from the older release is no longer a problem, and the image is now projector friendly. There also has been additional clean-up performed to the image, removing both minus and plus density bits and pieces that adorned the earlier transfer.
Here's where it gets interesting. The trailer attached to the new disc is the same as the original. I don't get that one, but I presume there's a rationale. The constant horizontal ticking in the earlier transfer is still in place, and I've not seen this movement on other 65mm origination productions. I'm presuming that it comes from the scanner.
The earlier release was based upon a 65mm IP, and this still appears to be the case.
The final result is quite beautiful.
Grain levels are low, which might be accounted for by either the use of an IP, or alternatively the lower rez 65mm scan.
Color, density, shadow detail, as was the case with the original Blu-ray, are exemplary.
For those who may have not yet had the pleasure of seeing Patton, know that it's brilliant film-making. Beginning with a superbly crafted screenplay, unbeatable acting, direction, cinematography...
Buy this one, and rejoice that they got it right.
Image - 4.25
Audio - 5
Highly Recommended.
RAH