I’ve always felt that anything with Jodie Foster was worthwhile, but this film places her at another level, with a young teen at her side. The kid gives a fine performance. Not certain if she ever went further.
Fine screenplay from David Koepp.
Shot on film (35/3) and finished in 2002 as a 2k DI, this is a brand new scan from the original negative elements, in 4k.
Huge kudos to Columbia / Sony!
The new 4k looks terrific in all regards.
My comparisons, which are to the original Edison cylinder release, glow vs the original.
Audio, now in Dolby Atmos is also an upgrade, especially when compared to the original Edison audio.
Only downside here is the packaging, which is poorly designed. I’m not referring to the Steelbook, which will be beloved by many, but to what might be considered “printing” on the discs.
Someone had decided to use black ink against a dark smoke background for the title of the film, which is readable unless you’re in dim lighting.
The problem is that there is virtually no means of distinguishing 4k from 2k from extras, as that portion of the typography is in translucent smoke, and basically unreadable. Brail might have helped.
Image (Dolby Vision)
Forensic – 10
NSD – 10
Audio – 10 (Dolby Atmos)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors – Yes
Upgrade from Edison cylinder – Absolutely
Makes use of and works well in 4k – 10
Worth your attention – 10
Slipcover rating – 10 (Steelbook) / minus 10 disc labeling
Looks like Film – 5
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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