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Nope. It was originally produced in normal (TV) format, and then had the top and bottom cropped for theatre release. Some video/dvd versions had the restored original format, but others cropped the sides of the cropped theatre release, giving even less of the screen. It means that it is hard to know when a new release is the original "full" version until you see it for yourself... so at least on this occasion, they are giving a preview first, to let us know.Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
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To be fair, that was standard practice for any film being shot in 1.85:1 (standard cinema widescreen - not scope/anamorphic which was approx. 2.35-2.39:1).
An example of the era being Back to the Future. The DVDs cut off the top and bottom when compared to the VHS, but the intent was the image displayed in the theatre.
Now, given that yes, TFTM was likely destined for 4:3, they were no doubt more aware of the area that was being cropped, I would still suggest that shots were primarily composed for cinema ratio.
My thoughts? Always go with intent and TFTM was intended to be released theatrically. I'll happily watch the widescreen version as that was how it was intended to be seen in theatres.
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Still a DVD / Bluray comparison. Would be interested in seeing a BluRay/new BluRay comparison.
In this video I actually prefer the more muted colours of the before shots. The red orange of Autobot City, a flatter looking sky and too dark sliced open grill on Prime in the "After" don't make me go wow.
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Does anyone have the movie on laser disc?
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Looks great to me. The detail in the new transfer is fantastic. Make sure you have the clip run at 1080p so Facebook compression is less of an issue. The line-art detail is awesome.
Pre-ordered the Steelbook and the regular BD from Amazon last night.
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Sounds like my Madman Bluray will do for now: http://m.bluray.highdefdigest.com/34...sthemovie.html
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Yeah, my Madman blu-ray seems adequate for now.
Which brings us to where we are today...
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Kinda disappointing to see, but the guy has done his research. I wonder why studios have problems getting colours right, just look at the various iterations Star Wars Episode 4 has had, with things as basic as lightsabre colours as well as one release having this green tinge.
Given I've only got the Madman DVD, a bluray purchase is still a step up, so I'd still be open to getting this one.
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