It looks fine in 4k. Blacks may be a bit richer than the previous Blu-ray, but beyond that I’m not seeing a great deal of different, short of some grain maneuvering, which I can understand, as much of the film is taken from dupes.
It looks fine, although I’m seeing constantly shifting grain patterns. Extremely fine in some facial close-ups and medium shots, far more normal in exterior long shots and other bits of the film. The management is obvious, but not a problem.
And from a nominal seating distance, invisible.
The question here is whether if one owns a recent Blu-ray is there enough of a 4k bump to purchase the film again?
I’m not seeing it.
For those who don’t own the film in any form, this is obviously the one to purchase.
Once again, a wonderful set of extras.
Image – 4.25 (HDR)
Audio – 5 (DTS -HD MA 2.0 Monaural)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors – Yes
Upgrade from Recent Blu-ray – No
Makes use of and works well in 4k – 3.25
Very Highly Recommended
RAH
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Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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