Any news on LORD JIM? (1 Viewer)

[Douglas R]

I've just received the French Blu-ray. Very disappointing - dull colour and soft image. At least it's watchable, unlike the DVD which I gave up on after a few minutes. The film looked magnificent when I saw it at the Odeon, Leicester Square in 70mm, on first release.

 

[Capt D McMars]

I've just received the French Blu-ray. Very disappointing - dull colour and soft image. At least it's watchable, unlike the DVD which I gave up on after a few minutes. The film looked magnificent when I saw it at the Odeon, Leicester Square in 70mm, on first release.

Thanks for the warning, I had ordered it and they canceled the order for lack of product via Amazon!! It makes me feel better, but the problem remains for a decent edition...the hunt continues!!!

 

[Dick]

I've just received the French Blu-ray. Very disappointing - dull colour and soft image. At least it's watchable, unlike the DVD which I gave up on after a few minutes. The film looked magnificent when I saw it at the Odeon, Leicester Square in 70mm, on first release.

I believe the 70mm showings of this film were derived from the 35mm original.

 

[Douglas R]

I believe the 70mm showings of this film were derived from the 35mm original.

Lord Jim was Super Panavision 70 filmed on 65mm negative.

 

[Dick]

Lord Jim was Super Panavision 70 filmed on 65mm negative.

Thanks for the correction. So, wow! another 70mm film gone to decay.

 

[OliverK]

Thanks for the correction. So, wow! another 70mm film gone to decay.

I would be very surprised if there was any problematic decay to speak of - Grover Crisp and his team are very diligent in protecting their assets.

 

[Robin9]

I would be very surprised if there was any problematic decay to speak of - Grover Crisp and his team are very diligent in protecting their assets.

. . . which makes it all the more surprising that they have not weaved their magic on this title. When I look at Blu-ray discs of films like Bite The Bullet and The Chase - two wonderful transfers - I can't help lamenting that Lord Jim remains neglected.

 

[OliverK]

. . . which makes it all the more surprising that they have not weaved their magic on this title. When I look at Blu-ray discs of films like Bite The Bullet and The Chase - two wonderful transfers - I can't help lamenting that Lord Jim remains neglected.

I would think that they always strive to do a mix of titles and even with everything else being the same you can probably work on three or four titles similar to The Chase or you can work on a title like Lord Jim that is both very long and uses a large format negative.

 

[usrunnr]

Original elements survive.

There is a Spain-released Blu on Amazon at 154 minutes. Is this road show? Is the Blu well done? All comments appreciated. One of my old favorites.

 

[Capt D McMars]

There is a Spain-released Blu on Amazon at 154 minutes. Is this road show? Is the Blu well done? All comments appreciated. One of my old favorites.

Still on mt hit list, but I've heard the Spanish release is not official and the French editionis very disappointing as well!! So it appears that we're both on the hunt my Friend!!