The new 4k release from Kino via Paramount carries all the proper 4k monikers including Dolby Vision, but I actually had to confirm that I was viewing 4k, as viewing it in 4k and in projection, there is not a single hint that it’s 4k.
The master appears older – certainly not new, and seems to be harvested from an IP, which is a waste unless somehow the studio has lost the original negative. There are bits of dirt and detritus, both negative and positive seen in the scan.
Color and densities look fine, there’s simply nothing here above 2k (or Blu-ray) quality.
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Image – 4 (Dolby Vision)
Audio – 5 (DTS-HD MA)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors – Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k – 2
Upgrade from Blu-ray – No
RAH
NOTE: This has been publicized as a new 4k scan of the camera negative.
Not to my eyes. I’m wondering if the wrong master was delivered.
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