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There are a handful of films that I've been waiting for on Blu-ray, as the increase in resolution and color accuracy should have a major affect on the final product.
Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy has been near the top of that list since Blu-ray arrived.
Unsung stars of the film are Richard Sylbert's production design, which along with Harold Michelson's Art Direction and Milena Canonero's Costume design, set a high standard. Then, the extraordinary make-up, special and visual effects...
The list can go on.
Want your color punched up, in your face, and drop dead gorgeous?
That's all well and good, but then who do you get to photograph what has been created?
Vittorio Storaro.
Not bad.
Word is that both Mr. Beatty and Mr. Storaro were checking and approving every frame of this new HD transfer, and with gentlemen of their ilk hanging around, chances are the final result will be better than good.
It is.
Dick Tracy is glorious, and will be one of the finest catalog Blu-rays of 2012. Actually, we can leave out the word catalog. It is one of the most beautiful Blu-rays of the year.
Back in 1990, when the film was released, blow-up prints were produced, which along with the 35s, were ENR. That 6-track magnetic audio comes to the Blu-ray via DTS-HD Master Audio, to round out a perfect Blu-ray release from Disney.
Color, densities, shadow detail, grain structure are all on the screen, creating a very cinema-like experience.
Great film, with a great cast of supporting players.
Image - 5
Audio - 5
Highly Recommended.
I'll say it again -- One of the most beautiful Blu-rays of 2012.
RAH
Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy has been near the top of that list since Blu-ray arrived.
Unsung stars of the film are Richard Sylbert's production design, which along with Harold Michelson's Art Direction and Milena Canonero's Costume design, set a high standard. Then, the extraordinary make-up, special and visual effects...
The list can go on.
Want your color punched up, in your face, and drop dead gorgeous?
That's all well and good, but then who do you get to photograph what has been created?
Vittorio Storaro.
Not bad.
Word is that both Mr. Beatty and Mr. Storaro were checking and approving every frame of this new HD transfer, and with gentlemen of their ilk hanging around, chances are the final result will be better than good.
It is.
Dick Tracy is glorious, and will be one of the finest catalog Blu-rays of 2012. Actually, we can leave out the word catalog. It is one of the most beautiful Blu-rays of the year.
Back in 1990, when the film was released, blow-up prints were produced, which along with the 35s, were ENR. That 6-track magnetic audio comes to the Blu-ray via DTS-HD Master Audio, to round out a perfect Blu-ray release from Disney.
Color, densities, shadow detail, grain structure are all on the screen, creating a very cinema-like experience.
Great film, with a great cast of supporting players.
Image - 5
Audio - 5
Highly Recommended.
I'll say it again -- One of the most beautiful Blu-rays of 2012.
RAH