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| Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:25 pm Post subject: Shoah [Blu-ray] |
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Another reference disc!
Shoah (Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] (1985)
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| Quote: | 'Shoah' is mandatory viewing by all. This very important film is the ultimate account of what happened during the holocaust. This film has won many awards over the years and deservedly so. There is nothing else like it. Criterion's video and audio presentations are flawless, which come complete with amazing extras. While it's a stiff price-tag, this documentary might be one of the best movies of all time. This is a must-own and receives my highest recommendation.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
'Shoah' comes with an impressive 4K HD transfer and is presented in its original 1.37:1 aspect ratio. As per the Criterion booklet, the transfer and restoration took place this year and created in 4K from the original 16mm negative, the restored in 2K for the final print we see on blu-ray. The image itself is great considering all of its different conditions and the way the movie was filmed. There is a consistent layer of grain still, but with the restoration and transfer, the depth and clarity is significantly improved.
The close-ups during the interviews clearly reveal much more vivid detail with the backgrounds. The colors vary from scene to scene with varying degrees of saturation, as the different filming conditions prohibited the best color use. However, all of the dirt, hairs, and scratches have been removed giving this Blu-ray a pristine look, free of any compression issues or flaws with banding or motion blur. This is a top-notch video-presentation.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
This release has a lossless French LPCM Mono audio mix and has been greatly improved on. If you are looking for the big-bang action sound with bass, look elsewhere. This is not the mix for you. There are more than five languages heard through this documentary, which Criterion has provided an amazing English sub-title option for its North American audience.
The dialogue is crystal clear. At times the translator is translating at the same time the interview subject is talking, but we always get the perfect sub-titles on time and is never confusing. Since this film is mostly on the center channel alone, there isn't much in the way of the ambient noises and there is never any sound from the rears. However, in the restoration process, the dialogue came out much more balanced is much clearer and cleaner, with no evidence of hissing, pops, or cracks. For a documentary relying solely on interviews, this is amazing. |
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