It holds up beautifully.
Shout Factory’s new 4k – a pleasant surprise there – is a mixed bag. The master apparently comes from Canal +.
IMHO, someone cranked the HDR a bit high, making the film an unpleasant viewing experience in projection. Compared to
the Blu-ray, which allows far greater latitude in densities, the 4k has an overall higher resolution, and more obvious grain structure.
In projection, the standard Blu-ray is the choice. On an OLED, the 4k has a nicer overall image, but blacks attack, and are too
heavy. I wish I had an answer for this one. Bottom line, I’d probably pass on the 4k.
Definitely not a release for those who cherish projection.
4k Image – 4 – OLED Panel
4k Image – 3.5 – Projection
Audio – 5 (DTD-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from Blu-ray – I don’t believe so
Very Highly Recommended – as a film – not as a disc
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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