UHD Review From Here to Eternity (Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection, Vol 3) UHD Review (1 Viewer)

[Todd Erwin]

1953’s Academy Award winner for Best Picture, From Here to Eternity, makes its 4K UHD Blu-ray debut as part of Sony’s 6-film Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection, Volume 3.



From Here to Eternity (1953)



Released: 28 Aug 1953
Rated: Passed
Runtime: 118 min




Director: Fred Zinnemann
Genre: Drama, Romance, War



Cast: Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr
Writer(s): Daniel Taradash, James Jones



Plot: At a U.S. Army base in 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his commanding officer's wife and top aide begin a tentative affair.



IMDB rating: 7.6
MetaScore: 85





Disc Information



Studio: Sony
Distributed By: N/A
Video Resolution: 2160p HEVC w/HDR...

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[RolandL]

"From Here to Eternity is the oldest title in the Columbia Pictures library that Sony has created a Dolby Atmos mix for. The film was originally released in mono,..."

Originally released in 3-Channel stereo.

08/05/53

 

[Rob W]

You neglected to mention that the entire 1979 6-hour miniseries (pre- tv pilot) is also included on the bonus disc included in the hardcover book in the box, looking quite nice based on a quick check of the transfer.

 

[B-ROLL]

"From Here to Eternity is the oldest title in the Columbia Pictures library that Sony has created a Dolby Atmos mix for. The film was originally released in mono,..."

Originally released in 3-Channel stereo.

08/05/53
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The only two films in the Vol 3 boxset that aren't in Dolby Atmos are It Happened One Night and The Last Picture Show ...

 

[Todd Erwin]

You neglected to mention that the entire 1979 6-hour miniseries (pre- tv pilot) is also included on the bonus disc in the box, looking quite nice based on a quick check of the transfer.

That is considered a bonus disc exclusive to the boxed set. A summary review will be posted once I post all six movie reviews, as I have done with the previous two volumes.

 

[Todd Erwin]

@RolandL

 

[PaulRossen]

Released in Stereo as well as 1.85 oar I believe.

 

[Peter Apruzzese]

Released in Stereo as well as 1.85 oar I believe.

Presented in 1.85, but filmed and intended for 1.37. Originally in stereo but I seem to remember reading that the original track is lost.

 

[JPCinema]

I have not seen this much film grain in a long time. It distracted me at times....for me.. similar to gnats swarming.

 

[Robert Harris]

I had always heard of the film being “possibly” 3-track, but have never seen any solid proof. An image of the marquis, and a mention in a review - along with widescreen - that would damage the correct 1.37 ratio.

I’m most interested in hearing what was done with Sony’s AI program toward a new 5.1.

 

[PaulRossen]

Presented in 1.85, but filmed and intended for 1.37. Originally in stereo but I seem to remember reading that the original track is lost.

Now the Presented in Widescreen makes sense....thanks

 

[RolandL]

 

[PaulRossen]

It appears that with From Here To Eternity we have a blow up situation from 1.33 to 1.85 not totally unlike the 70mm blow up of The Cardinal among others to 70mm. No?

 

[Todd Erwin]

It appears that with From Here To Eternity we have a blow up situation from 1.33 to 1.85 not totally unlike the 70mm blow up of The Cardinal among others to 70mm. No?

No. Any theatres that projected From Here to Eternity at 1.85:1 were likely cropping top and bottom of the 1.37:1 image on the film.

As for the film being in 3-channel stereo, it is possible (although the restoration notes indicate otherwise) and if so, that mix has likely gone missing like all but one reel of the original negative.

 

[DarkVader]

"From Here to Eternity is the oldest title in the Columbia Pictures library that Sony has created a Dolby Atmos mix for. The film was originally released in mono,..."

Originally released in 3-Channel stereo.

08/05/53
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LOL that on the Capitol Theater's marquee, Donna Reed's billing was elevated to second after Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr's was listed last after Sinatra.

 

[RolandL]

LOL that on the Capitol Theater's marquee, Donna Reed's billing was elevated to second after Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr's was listed last after Sinatra.

Not elevated it's just what fits physically next to Burt Lancaster. Looks like only twenty five characters can fit across each line on that side of the marquee. On the other side it's in the correct order.

 

[DarkVader]

Not elevated it's just what fits physically next to Burt Lancaster. Looks like only twenty five characters can fit across each line on that side of the marquee. On the other side it's in the correct order.

Ah! I had not noticed that! You have a keen eye!

 

[SeanSKA]

Not elevated it's just what fits physically next to Burt Lancaster. Looks like only twenty five characters can fit across each line on that side of the marquee. On the other side it's in the correct order.

That theater in NYC was I believe on Broadway and 51st Street. I think "2001" premiered there in 1968

 

[RolandL]

That theater in NYC was I believe on Broadway and 51st Street. I think "2001" premiered there in 1968

Yes, the Loew's Capitol Theatre premiered 2001: a space odyssey on 4/3/68, ended on 9/15/68 (moved over to the Cinerama Theatre on 9/16/68).

 

[cineMANIAC]

Being that this disc is only available in an exclusive box set, should there be an individual thread for it?