Beautifully shot in large format digital by Dan Laustsen, and finished in 4k, Searchlight (Disney) has released a brilliant 4k UHD disc, which appears better to me than the 4k theatrical presentation.
Everything is perfect, and one knows that something special is coming very early on with an opening sequence followed by a magnificently transitioned bus ride.
After that everything goes to hell.
For those familiar with the 1947 original, you’ll find differences and similarities, but even if you have that familiarity, you’ll know you’re in for a treat.
A wonderful film, with a superb cast – Cooper, Blanchett, Collette, Dafoe, Jenkins, Perlman, Strathairn, Mara ad Steenburgen.
One simply request for the design folks at Disney. The credits on the packaging are printed in four-color in a mottled dark green on a black background. Something lighter / brighter would be nice, as it would be readable. This isn’t.
Image – 5 (HDR10)
Audio – 5 (Dolby Atmos)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors – Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k – 5
Highly 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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