While I’m not well versed on the film, and am unable to comment upon original color, densities, et al, the new 4k appears to use all of the tools available to create a superior 4k Blu-ray.
Dariusz Wolski’s cinematography shines, with especially blacks coming to the fore. Grain structure appears authentic, and the entire universe created in the film just seems to work nicely.
Audio is rich and full.
For packaging collectors, this one has the major attribute of having a plastic cover which integrates design of the enclosed Steelbook with transparent portions of the outer jacket. One should presume that this may also be one of those First Edition situations. The only downside that I found, and it could just be the sample that I received, is that the Steelbook easily slips from the outer shell, akin to the heavy board packaging for Twilight Forever Blu-ray, which also dropped out when taken off the shelf.
Image – 10 (Dolby Vision)
Audio – 10 (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors – Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k – 7
Upgrade from Blu-ray – Yes
Worth your attention – 8
Slipcover rating – 8
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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