We sang "that song" a LOT in grade school. "Low bridge, everybody down..."
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Originally Posted by Luisito34
I finally sat down to watch HTWWW for the first time ever (and since buying the DVD back in 08) and I absolutely loved it. What a great film! Enjoyed it so much I went right out and bought the BD version. My reaction was one of shock, mostly from noticing the huge difference in picture quality from DVD to hi-def: Holy Cow! I actually believe the DVD looks only slightly better than VHS. I remember reading an article online about how the studios deliberately release subpar product on DVD to get people to buy into Blu-ray. The studios not porting over the DVD extras to BD fueled my suspicions but now this has solidified my belief. In any case, now I want all of my classics collection on Blu-ray: Mutiny On the Bounty (another great movie I just saw for the first time), Bridge On the River Kwai, etc. They cant arrive fast enough!
Originally Posted by TonyD
Luis do you have more info then just "I read an article"?
I've been seeing this said for a year or so but it seems more paranoia then fact.
Originally Posted by TonyD
I've been seeing this said for a year or so but it seems more paranoia then fact.
The film elements would work beautifully with 4k. Only problem is dollars. Calling Dave Strohmaier!If the question is, do the film elements from HTWWW have enough resolution to be seen in 4K resolution, the answer is yes. If the question is, would the hypothetical sales figures support a release on the UHD disc format, that’s much harder to answer.
12 years later; and since this initial posting of RAH’s review; I found my BD of How the West Was Won to be still ever beautiful and strong.
Just saw it again, last night, and witnessed the remarkable landscapes, frontiers and pioneering days of our own BD futures. IMHO, this pressing still continues to amaze.
Could HTWWW become a candidate for the 4KUHD format? Only the experts can say.
And, yes, the Smilebox approach to this film is still inspired and my preferred way to view this classic film.