His 1974 The Longest Yard is one of those “guy” films. With reality thrown to the wind, it’s a convict vs guard comedy / drama / underdog sports tale that ultimately may be a crowd-pleaser, but isn’t a very good film.
In her review for the New York Times, Nora Sayre noted: [I]”Burt Reynolds, as an imprisoned former football star who coaches the convicts’ team, contends with Warden Eddie Albert, who’s determined that the guards must win and that the prisoners must be humiliated. I suspect that Mr. Reynolds may have watched “On the Waterfront” at least a dozen times just before this movie was shot, since he apes Marlon Brando’s performance all through “The Yard.” Pursing or smacking his lips, chewing gum or smirking or wrinkling his nose, he surpasses flattery with his lumbering imitation.”[/I]
For those seeking a fun, rather stupid time, with no need to ever think, you’ll find no better version of the film that Kino’s new 4k.
With what appears to be perfect grain, great color and a generally bright, shiny appearance, on couldn’t ask for more.
I’ll leave it to you to determine how well it stands the test of time.
Image – 5 (Dolby Vision)
Audio – 5 (DTS HD-MA 2.0)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors – Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k – 4
Worth your attention – 5
Upgrade from Blu-ray – Yes
Recommended
RAH
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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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