Giant (1956) directed by George Stevens (1 Viewer)

[DeeF]

One of the great movies, I have watched it countless times, on television in 1080i, in the theater (a "restored" version in the 90s), and the DVD. I have never seen it look good, or sound good. It's contrasty, devoid of grain (and details), poorly registered in many places, and the music sounds mono and hollow. I recognize some of the problems with the source materials, but I was just wondering if some more erudite film experts could weigh in here, on what it might take to truly restore and preserve it for a bluray presentation.

 

[JohnRa]

One of my favorite movies, this is my top wish for a Blu-ray release. Hope it comes soon.

 

I'll bet that this is a title requiring a bit of work. I would much rather have Dean's Rebel Without a Cause first.

 

[ahollis]

Originally Posted by eric scott richard

I'll bet that this is a title requiring a bit of work. I would much rather have Dean's Rebel Without a Cause first.

Let's get all three in a big box set.

 

[Andrew Budgell]

I read that "Giant" streamed in HD on Netflix for a little while before it was taken down. Apparently it looked great!

 

[MattPeriolat]

Hopefully a blu release before too much longer. Really, very underrated and entertaining movie. Cast is amazing, between Taylor, Hudson and Dean. If and when a blu is done, love to see a few more bells and whistles plugged in by WBHV.

 

[Brandon Conway]

I'd expect it eventually. As far as I can tell Warner has been pretty good about getting Blu-rays out of their catalog films that they put out as 2+ disc DVD Special Editions. Giant, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Rebel without a Cause, Around the World in 80 Days, The Band Wagon... such titles have a fair shot at upgrades one would assume.