The 1968 film, based upon the musical play, is a magnificent affair in all regards.
It has now been brought back to fighting shape by Grover Crisp and his team, based substantially upon the original 35mm negative, which had been used to strike 70mm prints for the original release.
The most important point to recognize is that one would never know that the original elements had been put through optical printers.
The new 4k release, which is part of Columbia’s second 4k collection of “greatest hits,” is a magnificent affair pictorially, with audio brought up to Atmos standards.
Color, grain structure, stability, black levels, all beautifully rendered.
In projection, it all looks and sounds superb.
One of the great filmed musical entertainments.
Image – 5 (HDR)
Audio – 5 (Dolby Atmos)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors – Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k – 4
Very 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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