titch
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OK, we don't have to wonder what all the talk about Cate Blanchett giving the performance of a lifetime is about, because virtually no one bothered to see this theatrically. Universal has released a 4K UHD (it also comes with a blu-ray version) and I watched it this evening. It's one film I really wish was filmed with old school 35 mm film; even though it was filmed in 4K and 6.5K with an Arri Alexa 65, with the digital intermediate at 4K, it still looked digital. And for a film taking place in the realm of classical music, it would have somehow been appropriate to have a kind of "analogue appearance". They even talk about the disappointment of doing a digital recording for Deutsche Grammophon, instead of analogue, at one point!
But that's nerdy talk and doesn't detract from the stunning performances, it's entirely engrossing for over two and a half hours. When the orchestra finally kicks in at 59 minutes, you'll be blown out of your seat, if you have a good sound system in your home theatre. The musical segments are thrilling - I wish they could have been longer. It doesn't matter if you aren't absolutely au fait with your Mahler or Jacqueline du Pré - the story and astonishing artistry of Cate Blanchett (as well as the other performers) will grip you.
I haven't seen any better film than this at the movies this year.
But that's nerdy talk and doesn't detract from the stunning performances, it's entirely engrossing for over two and a half hours. When the orchestra finally kicks in at 59 minutes, you'll be blown out of your seat, if you have a good sound system in your home theatre. The musical segments are thrilling - I wish they could have been longer. It doesn't matter if you aren't absolutely au fait with your Mahler or Jacqueline du Pré - the story and astonishing artistry of Cate Blanchett (as well as the other performers) will grip you.
I haven't seen any better film than this at the movies this year.
