Photographed in large format, and finished as a 4k DI, the new film – released in both theatrical as well as extended (an additional 14 minutes) versions – looks magnificent in projection, and room filling with audio in DTS:X.
With the return of the original (adult) players, Dern, Neill and Goldblum, possibly things have gone full circle enough to allow the series to rest for a bit. Watching Ms. Dern (now a lovely 55), and Mr. Neill (a still handsome 74) are a pleasure, while -at least to my eye – Mr. Goldblum seems to be doing those Apartment commercials in character, and its odd.
While Dominion is in no way an equal to the original, there’s enough meat on the bones to fulfill the needs of a modern audience which is aligned with the synthesized worlds of Marvel and DC.
The effects are fine, and kudos must go to Fran Allyson for her work with the puppets here, as Ollie remains as fear-inspiring as ever on a huge screen.
A fun film, but somehow I long for the intelligence of something by Robert Bolt.
For those seeking Universal 4k product, I’ve found the best place, especially during sales, which occur often, is Gruv.
Image – 5
Audio – 5 (DTS-X)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors – Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k – 5
Recommended
RAH
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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