A Few Words About A few words about...™ Rosemary's Baby -- in Blu-ray (1 Viewer)

[Robert Harris]

What a way to make an entrance.

Rosemary's Baby, Roman Polanski's US debut production, remains a classic almost 45 years after it was created.

It's one of those films that has appeared on virtually every home video format, going back to VHS, and now via The Criterion Collection arrives on Blu-ray. And if one is seeking out a Blu-ray that replicates the look of the cinema, it doesn't get any better than this.

Scanned in 4k, from the original camera negative, the final result is perfection.

Image - 5

Audio - 5 (uncompressed monaural)

Very Highly Recommended.

RAH

 

[JohnMor]

But it has an under-taste. A chalky under-taste.

 

[WadeM]

Great! Can't wait to obtain my copy.

 

[Moe Dickstein]

I love the story of how Polanski framed one shot with Ruth Gordon talking on the phone.
He set it up in such a way that you see her through a door, but her face is just cut off. The DP noticed the error and made the small adjustment to bring her face into view. Polanski told him that no, the position had been correct and to put it back. The cameraman reminded Polanski that you couldn't see her face.
Polanski related that that was what he intended.
And so when you watch Rosemary's Baby with an audience, when this shot appears, without fail, you can enjoy the sight of a large group of people trying to crane their necks around the door frame to see Ruth Gordon's face as she talks on the phone.
A master at work.

 

[WadeM]

That's a great story Moe. Thanks

 

[cineMANIAC]

I ordered a copy from Diabolik DVD and they shipped it last Friday via Priority Mail. Tracking says it's in Bethpage, NY. Why do I get the feeling I'll never see this package? Thanks, Sandy.

 

[Oblivion138]

This arrived in the mail today. What a wonderful Halloween treat.

 

[WadeM]

Watched it tonight. I love the blu-ray! I wish they all looked so good. Amazing, IMO.

 

[Oblivion138]

Watched it Halloween night, and the presentation is indeed perfect. And the film still puts me on edge, no matter how many times I see it.

 

[Charles Smith]

Bought it yesterday, watched it last night.

One word. Bliss.

 

[JohnMor]

Also watched it last night. Great film and a great presentation! What a blu-ray of a classic film should be! Kudos all around!

 

[ShellOilJunior]

Very pleased with this release. One of the best of the year, in my opinion.

 

[rsmithjr]

It is so nice to be able to pre-order something in the knowledge that it will be good when it arrives.

 

[Doctorossi]

It is so nice to be able to pre-order something in the knowledge that it will be good when it arrives.

Quite. I'm very happy that Criterion licensed it.