A Few Words About A few words about…™ The Pirate – in Blu-ray (1 Viewer)

[Robert Harris]

Those who have seen The Pirate, M-G-M’s Arthur Freed / Vincente Minnelli phantasmagorical three-strip Technicolored entertainment, can tell you of its wonders.

Seeing the new Warner Archive Blu-ray, I can attest to the fact that those colors are back in their proper places – a testament to the technology.

Is the new Blu-ray perfection?

Pretty much.

I only noted a handful of shots that had minor registration issues at the far left side of the frame, but as we’re now seeing it far more highly resolved than it was in 1948, those minor idiosyncrasies may have been there from day one.

M-G-M stalwarts Judy Garland and Gene Kelly. A commentary by John Fricke, song outtakes, a stereo version of Mack the Black and more.

A magnificent new Blu-ray of one of the most colorful dye transfer productions – ever.

For the record, there were 51 Technicolor productions in 1948, 14 from M-G-M, this being one of the most important.


Image – 5

Audio – 5

Pass / Fail – Pass

Upgrade from DVD – Yes!

Highly Recommended

RAH

 

[JoelA]

Pre-ordered from the link above. Thanks Mr. Harris. Exactly what I was hoping to read.

 

[Ethan Riley]

I've only ever seen it on the old, old VHS. Looking forward!

 

[Andrew Budgell]

This viewing experience sounds like a revelation. I can't wait to receive my copy and watch it over Christmas.

 

[GlennF]

Glad to hear it is an improvement on the DVD, which was dark and had muted colours. Hurrah!

 

[Matt Hough]

Reading these comments makes me so excited for this disc. Can't wait!

 

[Garysb]

Won't even wait for a sale for this one. Highly unusual for me.

 

[Robert Harris]

Won't even wait for a sale for this one. Highly unusual for me.

It really is that good

 

[marcco00]

my 4th WB pre-order this season, great job!

 

[PMF]

“The Pirate” isn’t going to be a Day One purchase for me; mainly because I foresee a very healthy back-order will be at hand. And that, my friends, is one of the many reasons as to why they invented a thing called the Pre-Order.

 

[benbess]

Glad to see this positive review of this fun movie. I've just pre-ordered from the link above.

 

[Ken Koc]

This viewing experience sounds like a revelation. I can't wait to receive my copy and watch it over Christmas.

There is no way I could wait for Christmas . I be watching it the day it arrives.....maybe on Christmas I'll watch it a 3rd time..

 

[warnerbro]

Can't wait. This film is dynamite. Gene Kelly and Judy Garland at their peak. And the Nicolas Brothers are outstanding as always! Great songs and Garland's performance of YOU CAN DO NO WRONG is breathtaking.

 

[roxy1927]

I still don't get why this movie was a flop. Or even a disappointment. What put audiences off at at the time? Though extremely lavish it is no more sophisticated than any of the Comden/Green musicals. The story is a lot of fun and everybody is at their best.

 

[warnerbro]

I agree with roxy1927. This was not the kind of musical being done at the time. The humor and subject matter was completely alien to them. It was considered too "artsy."

 

[roxy1927]

So if I buy it from above link does that help HTF?

 

[JoelA]

So if I buy it from above link does that help HTF?

Yes.

 

[roxy1927]

I was uncertain because all it does is bring me to the Amazon page I would normally buy it from.

 

[JoelA]

I was uncertain because all it does is bring me to the Amazon page I would normally buy it from.

Correct. Amazon knows your request for purchase originated from the link at HTF, so you are supporting HTF by purchasing this way.

 

[roxy1927]

Thank you.