ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD 4K UHD BLU-RAY REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 10 апр 2024
- Quentin Tarantino's 2019 film featuring a mix of fact and fiction around Hollywood in 1969. Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt star as fictional additions to the story around the time of the Manson family murders of rising star Sharon Tate and her friends. The ultimate ending is not quite the same as the historical account so expect the usual Tarantino exaggerated violence at that stage. There is plenty of bad language along the way during its two hours and forty minute running time but currently the best Tarantino film I've seen. I haven't seen them all though.
Aspect ratio approximately 2.40:1 and sound is DTS-HD 7.1. 
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I love it when Tarantino rewrites history, especially in this film. That ending is so satisfying.
I didn't know anything about the Sharon Tate murder Stephen but it was still very interesting to watch. Now I know though, it's even better. John.
Yes it was a very satisfying alternative history ending. I knew all about the Tate murder having read the book Helter Skelter as a kid back in the 70s.
Before 2019, “Inglourious Basterds” used to be my favorite Quentin Tarantino film, but once I got to see “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” ten years later, it absolutely topped “Basterds”. This is a wonderful looking movie from the performances to the writing to the cinematography to the production design. You cannot ask for a more meaningful tribute to a bygone era of cinema. Back when this was in theaters, I didn’t treat it as a new movie, but rather a legacy screening. Not only is this my favorite Tarantino film, but my favorite film of 2019. Great job on the review, John!
I still have most of his films to see so hopefully I'll enjoy one or two more almost as much as this one. I tend to be a little on edge with Mr. Tarantino's films as they can be a little offensive but this one didn't cause me any angst at all. I even enjoyed the over-the-top violent ending. I thought it was funny actually which is what he seems to want. John.
The Cinematography on this is so beautiful. The dreaminess. Not only that but it looks like an older movie. Cinematographer Robert Richardson is no slouch and did a great job on bringing it close to a film from 1969. I've seen this on 35mm. The detail in the faces is so high that it's almost like the actors are in the room with you. The textures of the print are delicious and at times it's like its painted. If you ever get the chance to see it on film John, I'd recommend it. The Prince Charles sometimes runs a 35mm. Now I just need to see the 70mm blowup, which to my knowledge has never played in the UK.
From what you describe there David it sounds like the Director of Photography selected the finest grain stock available. That's the way to make a movie today because film stocks are so good that we're almost up to 65mm/70mm quality of old. It would be lovely to see a 70mm blow-up. Actually, it would be good to see a 35mm too. I wonder if all the 35mm prints were struck directly off the camera negative. Now that I've typed that, I wonder if the whole thing was finished on film or whether it was another edited in computer at 4K fudge and then printed back out to film. John.
There's an overall feel to this film that’s celebratory of that era of cinema in LA/Hollywood - glad you enjoyed it, John. The book is engaging also, and not a straight novelisation of the film - if you're invested in the Rick and Cliff characters, there's more to them in there. Hope you do consider reviewing more Tarantino films in due course. And I hope the rumours that his next film will be his last are just that.
Jackie Brown might be a good one Mark but people have recommended Inglorious Basterds. I'll get one of them eventually but Reservoir Dogs will likely be a whole lot later assuming I can ever work up the courage to risk it. John.
Well, all three are superb, so you're in for a treat whichever you pick. Jackie Brown is unfairly underappreciated for some reason, but it's a delight. Basterds is thrilling, with cinema as the hero. Looking forward to whatever you review next.
Nice review, John! I saw this in theaters and remember thinking, "what is Tarantino trying to get me to think and feel?" I did enjoy the catharsis of the ending though. Lots of great moments in this movie.
I've not enjoyed a Quentin Tarantino film as much as this one before. I still need to see quite a few of his films though so maybe there will be another I like as much or maybe even more. John.
John, I am a fan of the films of QT and am ashamed to say that this has been sitting on my shelf unwatched for ages. You've inspired me.... Thank you as always. Rob
I think you're going to like it Rob. I expect you're aware of the Sharon Tate/Manson family story which will mean you might even enjoy it more than I did the first time around.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 yeah, I know of that back story. Really have no idea or excuse as to why we have not watched it. Running length may be an issue. We recently watched Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction in 4K - Reservoir Dogs is an excellent disc considering the film's background. I think you have more issues with on screen violence than me, so it may not be your proverbial cup of tea.
@@Celestialrob Exactly why I have never seen Reservoir Dogs Rob. When I was an adolescent I'd have loved to have watched it but now I'm an old codger violence doesn't hold the same appeal... usually. John.
Great review John I realy enjoyed this movie as well , one question I forgot to ask you , is your projector a true native 4k or is it one that uses pixel shifting technology to achieve a near 4k image ?.
They're all pixel shifters Paul unless you are able to spend big money. Won't make much, if any, perceptible difference on our tiny home screens. Actually, it might not make any on the average cinema sized screen now that you've made me think about it.
John.
Hi John! This does a good job of putting you in that time. The Roger Ebert out of body experience. I love when films accomplish this. I could almost step in with Sharon Tate on the dance floor in that club and you mentioned driving with BP on the strip! The magic of film John the magic of film! Great to have your review Im glad you enjoyed this Tarantino film. Same as your other subscribers i am primed and ready for another viewing thanks and have a great upcoming weekend!! D in BC!
Thank you Dave. I consider it a film lover's movie. A love letter to the movies perhaps. You have a nice weekend too.
John.
Excellent film by Mr. Tarantino and a great 4K release. Everything works very well in this movie, direction, acting, screenplay...... a complete triumph for a unique director in cinema history.
As usual, I enjoyed your great review again, John
Thank you Juanjo. It's easy to review a film when it's this good and it looks this good. Everyone should be shooting full frame anamorphic 35mm then they'd all look just about this good. John.
I was middling on this when I first saw it, but couldn't stop thinking about it, which is something I can't say of Tarantino's other films. So I watched it again... and again, and now I think it's now my favourite of his films. It has a real heart to it, I might go as far as saying its beautiful despite the contradicting language and violence.
I have two big recommendations for you, first is Tarantino's novelization of the film, which has many extended and alternate scenes and managed to make me love the movie even more - in parts its even better than the movie, but it doesn't overshadow it in anyway. It feels like a proper, well thought out, companion piece to it. (It's great as an audiobook if you prefer). The second recommendation is the film, Model Shop from 1969 directed by Jacques Demy (Umbrellas of Cherbourg). It's very much the key influence to the film - a sort of day in the life of someone hanging out in 1969 Los Angeles and shares a very similar style and tone - minus the violence. Arrow video has it cheap on bluray, one of my favourite films that I saw last year.
Good to hear from you Luke. I shall try to remember to look out for Model Shop. I don't think I've ever even heard of it let alone seen it. I no longer get time to read books though so even though you're the second person to recommend the novel I will probably never be able to enjoy it. If I see a CD or even cassette audio book though then that's a different matter. I could play a few minutes every night for a couple of months or so.
John.
Hey john, glad you enjoyed this one as this one is probably his most palatable film. it’s funny you brought this one up during Clint Eastwood’s unforgiven and then mention Clint Eastwood again in this review it’s been my theory since the first viewing that Leonardo DiCaprio‘s character is loosely based on Clint Eastwood. Eastwood was a TV cowboy on Rawhide much like bounty law and then went and did the spaghetti westerns very similar although I’ve never heard that was the case officially. they did a great job capturing that time in history. I’m a big fan of movies that do that anyways john have a great one as always.👍
For sure Leonardo DiCaprio's character is based on Clint Eastwood. I think he's got more general references to actor's insecurities too and a little stammer which is probably based on someone. I found it all rather clever. Nice to finally watch a Tarantino film and not be offended at some stage.
John.
Watching this the first time and seeing the rewritten real ending and the title of the movie suddenly making perfect sense was genius. Great movie and review
A clever film. Mr. Tarantino does seem to have matured rather well so I'll take a look at a couple more of his films I'd avoided owing to the violence and vulgarity he's put on screen in earlier movies. John.
I got this on Blu-ray, and the dtsX is one of the most immersive soundtracks I've heard on my q600b soundbar with rears. The actual film is gripping from start to end, and looks amazing, like a time travel back to the sixties. The actual movie is fantastic, with great characters and direction. You don't see the actors just the movie, which is a rare thing, especially in this time of dire writing and badly rehashed studio classics. I've said nothing about the film, as I feel it should be an experience for the new viewer. Your reviews are always honest and informative 🙃
I think Leonardo DiCaprio playing the gunslinger character in the film within the film is the performance I pick out among all the wonderful acting masterclasses within this film. I've always had to be a little careful of Mr. Tarantino's films but this one had nothing to concern me other than how good it was and how strangely funny I found the ending to be. I didn't even know the Sharon Tate history and still enjoyed seeing what happened at the end.
John.
@@moviecollector5920Only just saw that you replied sorry. Yes she's the Charles Manson cults victim. Not a nice way for her to pass, so this gave a happy ending to her life. I still can't believe how good this looks and sounds. I also saw the One night in Soho film on Prime a while back and thought it was a great film with a good time slip between events. I just watched The Devils Backbone, which I have been wanting for a while. Logan's run is another recent buy along with Serpent and the Rainbow, which has a partial documentary look. Glad you enjoyed this film, although the fireplace scene was a little overboard, even for me 🙃
@@moviecollector5920he is a fantastic actor, as is Brad Pitt. I think they are only two of a few that could have survived as leads in the golden age of cinema 🙃
A stuntman was tortured and murdered at the Spahn ranch as well. It made Brad Pitts visit with the Manson family more suspenseful to those that remembered that detail.
I didn't know anything about any of the factual story when I first watched this Robert but it still felt like something awful could happen at any moment. Powerful film making in that regard. John.
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Good to have you here Che. You have some catching up to do by the sound of it as you don't seem to have any LaserDiscs, Super 8, 16mm or 35mm... but then again, it's only complete nutters like me that have collected so much through a lifetime of love of the cinema. John.
Another fantastic review John!!, I think I'm not the only here (as I've read the comments and seen others in the same boat of picking up the movie but not yet having watched it, and as they have said) I think you've ignited that spark for me to finally give it the time and pop it in and give it a watch!!
I love hear you mentioning your appreciation to the amount of work they put into the movie making it matched the 60's time period and how you compare it to the encapsulated time period of Last Night in Soho (which I can't recall off my head but maybe the 70's-80's?), that's another movie that I saw your review on, and I also picked up but haven't watched yet either, wonder if I should flip a coin, or just watch both because from what I've heard/seen from your reviews of them, and just based off the films that I like as well, I reckon there both slam dunks across the board! Anyways, another great video and can't wait to see more! :)
Last Night In Soho is set in 1965 and you get to drive through the West End of London in a Triumph TR4. It's only a short sequence but it's magic and sets the scene and the feel for the entire film. I'm a big Triumph fan so it probably has an even bigger effect on me but I do think that is movie making magic. I suspect Mr. Wright might have been influenced by Mr. Tarantino's film as there are similarities throughout. Mr. Tarantino's film is a film lover's movie though whereas Mr. Wright's is simply a good movie - a psychological thriller but in the end in that one, you have to draw your own conclusions because it's left to you to decide if it's all been real. I won't say any more as you haven't seen it. I hope you enjoy them both.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 I suppose my guess on the timeframe of Last Night in Soho is "a little off" lol, suppose it goes to show just truly how little I know about the film, even though I saw enough of it (that being promotional trailers, your review, etc) that it warranted purchasing and eventually planning to watch, but man, just like imagining this scene your describing with words, it's almost akin to reading a book and imaging the scene playing back in your head, this beautiful Red Triumph TR4 (Red at least in my head can't speak for the film... yet...) driving down West End of London in 1965, this sounds like a sight to behold and I can't wait to watch the film even more so to see these descriptions and fantasies "come to screen" in Mr. Wright's Vision, also in regards to the similarities between Mr. Wright and Mr. Tarantino's films I definitely believe there is a large amount of validity to that comparison especially since they have been longtime friends, would surprise me if they borrowed from each other's "catalogue and ideas" if you will. Regardless, thanks for response, love hearing the technical and historical insight, and just film knowledge in general and have a good one!
Lee.
@@ultraturbosoggy Many people don't like Last Night In Soho Lee but if you enjoy movies set in the past then there should be much to admire within it. Same with Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. I don't like Los Angeles as much as London but it's wonderful to see both reproduced so convincingly as they were in the 1960's. John.
Another great review, John when a company releases a new 4k disc, do they upgrade the blu ray disc included in the package as well? making our old blu ray version redundant? Thanks as always..
I don't think that's the case with this one Chase but quite often it is done. The Blu-ray in this is markedly inferior whereas when they've been created from the 4K video master file it's usually difficult to discern the difference. John.
This movie has quickly become one of my favourites. Along with the addition material in the novel, the characters are super dense and interesting. The film is perfectly directed and photographed as well, with great sound design and needle drops.
Yes, well said James - expert film making from all involved. John.
One of my favorite films, should have won best pic/director at the Oscars. it was robbed. Looks amazing and shows you what shooting in film does for 4K
Yes, all the top film makers should insist on shooting on film even if it's only 35mm. This one certainly does illustrate how superior film still is.
John.
I'll have to check out this 4K disc again, John. As last I checked I thought it had quite some DNR added to it. Chances are, it was my system. This one is playing at the Ritz in 35mm later this year, looking forward to seeing it, as apparently the prints are about 95% photochemically done. Great review as always, John! cheers
Cor, that should look wonderful Clark. There isn't any perceptible image noise reduction on my system but that doesn't mean it isn't there it just means that if it is (and they all have some) then it's been done so well that I don't care. If a home video disc looks good then that's good enough for me. This one only cost me £15 and I don't suppose I'd be able to purchase the 35mm print you're going to see for anywhere near that these days. John.
Great video as always!!
Morning KD. What are you doing on here when you should be at the IMAX?!?
John.
I was a bit reluctant to watch this when I heard it involved the Sharon Tate story.
But I was pleasantly surprised by how Tarantino handled it. And I consider this his best work.
I haven't seen many of his films yet Ghost but of those I've seen I think this is the best of his films. John.
IMO Tarrantino's finest film, I have watched it into double figures just about now , plus i find every time i see it on i have to watch it all, So good i have a Print framed on my wall .... and i bought the Vinyl Soundtrack .... Love it
It is a film lover's film Aidey, no doubt about that. It does seem that most of us appreciate it but a few in the comments on here have found it to be a little dull or incomprehensible. John.
Hi John, great review as always, you should check out Babylon, another Brad Pitt + Margot Robbie film shot on 35mm film about Hollywood in the 20's. Massively underrated movie in my opinion which I absolutely loved and found similarities to once upon a time in Hollywood.
I purchased the 4K of Babylon Alex but didn't like it much at all. A great looking film as it turns out it was another 35mm shoot but just too vulgar for me to relax while watching. John.
Fantastic job John.... thanks for sharing
Thank you Roy. John.
Another great review John :)
I actually haven't seen Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, but it seems like a film I might like since I enjoy Tranatino's films.
I think it's a film lover's film. Some will find it too long but probably not for many of us who love the movies. I found the ending funny too which some possibly won't but it is so over the top it somehow worked for me in a way that other Tarantino films I've seen just didn't. John.
Have never been a Tarantino fan. The brutal violence combined with humor just put me off both Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs. I dont seem to get it. And naturally i dont have any Tarantino films in my collection. But, hey, i decided to start getting some of his films and the first one was this film. Have not gotten around to watch it since time is a luxury for me...🤨 Glad you liked it and i think it is time to take a look on my blu-ray edition.
I was the same as you. I liked Tarantino as a film maker, I just didn't like his films. This one is different. It's a real film that doesn't resort to the vulgarity and excessive violence although it's pretty horrible at the end. The good news is it's so over the top that I found it funny. John.
Once Upon a Great Review again John! Loved this film and the ending took me by surprise knowing the history. The fictional story was so well blended with the Manson character, it made me wonder where each begins and ends, in true Tarantino style. Both DiCaprio & Pitt were excellent, though I think Brad may have stole the show somewhat, especially with the Bruce Lee scene, which refreshingly seemed realistic. It is definitely rewatchable, so will probably pick this one up...
I do think it's a repeatable film. After all, I've watched it twice already but to be fair that was because I was planning a review video so needed to study so much on the screen and then go back and forth between 4K and Blu-ray to ensure I'd gotten everything right. I too thought the Bruce Lee sequence seemed realistic but I expect it upset a few Bruce Lee fans around the world. You look at the size of Bruce Lee and it does make you think that no end of martial arts skills would protect him from a very strong man giving him a good sock on the jaw.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 Hope you don't mind me asking here as there seems to be no DM facility anymore. Do you have TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY 4K to review. I have the Blu-ray and would value your keen eye if worth the upgrade?
Big Thx for your great reviews!!! I really enjoy your videos. I‘d like to know your opinion on the recent release of the Aliens 4K-Disc, maybe sometime in the future. Keep on doing your great reviews!!! Greetings from Germany
Evening Smiggy. I don't know when or if I'll get the Aliens 4K but it's out in the next few weeks over here. I have two prints of the film on Super 8 so I'm a little too used to seeing the film looking like a film and I know there has been much re-processing to appeal to a more modern audience for the 4K home video disc release but it should be interesting to have a look at sometime. I won't do a review of it though, more of a general history of the film similar to my Alien video of just over three years ago.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 That sounds fine! I‘d like to see the movie in a real cinema over here as well. Back in 1986 I was just 7 years old. Maybe I‘ll get the chance in 2026 when the film gets 40.
I wish you and your family a wonderful weekend.
@Movie Collector thanks for reminding me I had this movie. Watched it tonight and where it isn’t Tarantino’s best it is a beautiful time capsule and a great piece on film (making) history with great music and an extremely violent ending.
If you have any more 4K movies just sat on the shelf Pieter, send 'em over and I'll let you know what they're like! Glad you enjoyed this one. John.
@@moviecollector5920 shelves full. So way, way too many I still have to watch or re-watch. If only I had the time.
And as many movies are 150-160 minutes nowadays a weekday watch is also usually not possible.
Killers of the Flowermoon and The Irishman I really have to watch during the weekend like I did now with OUATIH.
With AlienS and Once Upon A Time In The West coming in the next few weeks aswell as the dolby Vision upgrade of Bram Stoker ‘s Dracula, the backlog will remain just as big I’m afraid.
It was the first film I liked of QT’s since Jackie Brown
Now there's another I need to see. John.
I will gets this 4k version now. I has about do get the bluray. But now I will go for the 4k.
Yet another buy because of your gid review.
Thanks John. 😊
The Blu-ray is good but it's just not the same so the 4K should be worth the extra few pounds. I hope so anyway. And I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. John.
Great review John 👍 it's my Favourite of his films
My favourite too so far... but I still have quite a few to get to. John.
Wow have the stars aligned since you uploaded this specific movie! Thanks to having a trip for a concert from Oregon to Hollywood on 4/20, I also have tickets to see this movie in midnight at Tarantino’s New Bev from his personal print! The last time I haven’t seen this was on 35mm print during its initial run. My best friend will be tagging along as well and this will be his first watch, so to prep him up we watched The Great Escape, Django(OG), and Fearless Vampire Killers. We also watched Enter The Dragon and Rosemary’s Baby a year back. The Lisan Al Gaib/The Emperor also heard my prayers since they announced an extended screening of Dune Part 2 imax 70MM. Despite being from a state where Dune was originated we only have a lie-max so I cannot believe out of my 26 years I’ll be achieving my bucketlist to see an actual imax 70mm screening on a REAL Imax. We also have tickets for other 35mm shows too that weekend including 3:10 to Yuma(original), a Pink Panther film written Blatty of Exorcist and Joe Pesci debut Family Enforcer on 16mm. Suffice to say I feel like a kid in a candy shop, this is my Wonka Glasgow experience lol! Thanks for an awesome review for this gem! Watched this while on my way to see The First Omen on 35MM! If interested later, I can tell you about Hollywood experiences after! Cheers! And yes “violence is fun Jen!” to quote the man himself lol- Chris
If you get the chance Chris, please ask Mr. Tarantino to ship his print over to me after the screening as I'd like to see it too! But I hate to disappoint you about the second Dune film because even though 15/70 IMAX prints have been struck it is still not genuine IMAX as it's a blow-up from 4K video. Don't expect too much as it's not going to look like TENET so you won't be getting the full, genuine IMAX experience just a facsimile of it but certainly not the real McCoy. It should still be good just not TENET good. But what a wonderful trip you're going to have. A film lover's adventure for sure. Have a great time.
John.
@@moviecollector5920oh yeah for sure no doubt. I’ve seen Oppenheimer about three times regular 70MM plus participating on a 70mm film fest on the holidays at my art house theater. So I still have the film grain structure “look” in my head clear as day haha. It is the only place that can play that format along with it being a REAL Magnetic track sound system. But at least the benefits I know we’re getting from dune part two is that the film is entirely shot on imax along 40 min with the taller imax aspect ratio so that’s a plus compared to Nolan films, which is understandable however since those imax film stocks/cameras ain’t cheap. Nolan usually releases his films around my birthday so hoping I can make another bucketlist traveling out of state/country trip to see a real imax 70mm format. But suffice to say the fact I’m even having a chance to see an imax 70MM film print AT ALL is a monumental achievement for a part of my cinema bucketlist and I’m definitely gonna embrace it! To paraphrase a quote a bit “It’ll do for now pig, it’ll do” haha- George Miller’s Babe: Pig In The City
@@chrisv9419 I identified the "That'll do pig" quote immediately Chris. Dune Part Two isn't IMAX but I know they're using the name. The printed film format is IMAX but the truth of it is that it wasn't shot in IMAX. An IMAX film has to be shot and finished in IMAX which means 15/65 for shooting and 15/70 for printing. Anything else isn't the full Monty. Christopher Nolan's films tend to have around an hour of IMAX but Dunkirk might have been even more than that which within it's comparatively short running time might mean it's more impressive than TENET for some. TENET is another long film but I think it has even more IMAX in terms of minutes but not in terms of percentage of the completed film. INTERSTELLAR has a whole mix of film formats but about an hour of IMAX. OPPENHEIMER has about an hour overall but being a drama it doesn't quite have the same impact of the other three greats. THE DARK KNIGHT was abiout half an hour of IMAX and THE DARK KNIGHT RISES about an hour.
John.
John.
@@moviecollector5920true, I keep on forgetting too they listed as “filmed for imax” instead of “film on imax.” Even the new Joker film is listed “filmed for imax” so that’ll be interesting. At least in the end its gonna be great to see it in 1:9:1 and 40 minutes of 1:43:1 all the way through. I only got to see 1:9:1 lie-max films out of my entire life so I’m sure the 4K source print alone will blow me away. It will also be curious for me too seeing how the film grain will look since they did the “digital to print” optical for it. The First Omen on 35MM didn’t look too bad and in fact it definitely felt like I watched an old Italian horror, but I was also privileged to see Scott’s Napoleon on 70MM and since there wasn’t a “digital to film” process it looked WAY to weird for me. Hopefully the stars do align that I’ll experience a Nolan film on imax 70mm but I’ll definitely take note on the listings you did so I can pick the one that has the most minutes of the expanded ratio. In the end, Can’t wait to travel at Hollywood for a 4/20 concert toke with Tarantino and the worms on imax 70mm haha!
@@moviecollector5920that’s true, I kept on forgetting there’s a difference with “filmed for imax” and “filmed on imax”. I only got to see the 1:9:1 version of dune on lie-max along being the only option in Oregon sadly. So I’m sure the 4K source print will still blow me away overall. Im curious to see how the “digital to print” optical technique is gonna look on this imax print cause when I was Scott’s Napoleon on 70MM it looks way too weird since it was a straight digital transfer. Sorry if i repeated myself since RUclips is glitching/ghosting out some of my comments. In the end at least I got something that’ll do with it being 4K and the aspect ratio being 1:9:1 all the way through along with 40 minutes of 1:43:1. When are the chances where I’m gonna see an imax 70mm too until Nolan comes again with another imax 70MM prints haha. I’m definitely gonna try to fly this time once he announces a new film and hoping it’ll be at the Chinese Theater itself. Thanks for Nolan list I’ll definitely jot it down now knowing what to pick
One of my favorite hang-out movies. That scene when Rick goes back to his dressing room and just goes off on himself 🤣🤣
I think a lot of actors and actresses go through similar crises of confidence. All felt rather real to me. John.
@Movie Collector thanks for a great review again! I have Once Upon A Time In Hollywood on my still to watch pile for about two years now and still haven’t bothered to watch it. Might do so this weekend thanks to your review. Hope it looks as great as Inglorious Bastards does on 4K. Speaking of Tarantino….personally I cannot wait to see The Hateful Eight on 4K. Hopefully that will be anounced soon.
Oh and, @Movie Collector when you are back at HMV you should truely consider The Red Circle/Le Cercle Rouge. Superb and stylish 1970 heist thriller from Jean Pierre Melville. Studio Canal did an amazing restoration job on this one and again proves how great 60’s and 70’s movies benefit from 4K!
Now give us A Bridge Too Far and The French Connection on 4K!!!😊
What is the movie you would love to see releases on 4K, John ?
You're a film lover Pieter so I'm pretty confident you'll like Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. The Hateful Eight should look better than any other Tarantino film transferred to 4K video but the Blu-ray didn't impress me as much as it should have so we'll just have to wait and see. Perhaps my impression was because I found the film a little too much like a stage play and didn't like the few vulgarity parts of it.
I've had Le Cercle Rouge for about three years. I think it's a film that I'll appreciate more second time around as I found it a little strange the first time.
I don't know which films I'd like to see released on 4K. It's a question I'm often asked but I have most of my favourites on Super 8 so it's a little academic for me really. CONTACT would be nice. That looked spectacular in the cinema and great on DVD.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 Contact definitely deserves a proper release and a, to me, typical late 90’s movie that slipped off my radar until uh now!😄 Back then I remember not being too impressed and found Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey a odd choice for a couple.
The Hateful Eight definitely deserves a 4K transfer that does this, to me, masterpiece justice. But so are, and here comes my wishlist:
the Last Samurai, Munich, Born On The 4th Of July and especially The French Connection and the film that planted my love for movies: A Bridge Too Far as I witnessed it as a six year old with my parents when it was shot in my hometown Deventer and Redford, Connery and Hopkins literally walked past our house for several takes in the movie.
Excellent video as always John.
Will you be reviewing the new James Cameron 4K blu rays anytime soon? I love the grainy look of my Aliens blu ray but I’ve been on the fence about buying the 4K because of the grain removal and AI upscaling. There’s a lot of mixed reviews out there but I trust your judgment the most because of your knowledge of celluloid film. I’ve never seen The Abyss and I would love to see it for the first time in a way that’s faithful to its original presentation.
I'm not in any rush to see Aliens on video David as I've owned it on film for well over 30 years now and that's how I like to see it. But even if the 4K has had much re-processing it's likely it's going to look the best of all home video versions ever released. If you're happy with the Blu-ray though, stick with that one. The Abyss is a great film but only if you watch the original version as the re-edited longer version breaks the focus and turns it into another of those alien world domination things. The original release retains the confined, claustrophobic nature of the story until the ending which is a little rushed owing to all the nonsense having to be removed but it's still better that way. It's a great looking film and again, that's how I'm used to seeing it as I've had that one on film for about 30 years.
John.
Good reveiw. Little off topic but did you see Interstellar is getting max 70mm re release prints, this year in the US. Since you're such a big imax fan, and I think you said it was your favourite Nolan film, I didn't know if you'd seen reported today on IMDB news feed. Hope it comes to the UK for you.
I hadn't heard so thank you for the information. The BFI IMAX and the Ronson in the Science Museum have 15/70 prints of INTERSTELLAR housed on-site so we'll be alright Tintin. Not sure about the third and final IMAX cinema over here at the Manchester Printworks but hopefully they've got a print too. It's the best of all the IMAX films as far as I'm concerned. It's not the best quality which I think is TENET but the out of this world nature of INTERSTELLAR is perfect for the big screen just like 2001 A Space Odyssey in 70mm was all those years before.
John.
Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦! We recently had family over and got to share our theatre with them. It was very nice to see their enjoyment. They don’t have projectors in their home. We watched movies like the new Road House. Still trying to find friends that want to watch ‘cinema’ and appreciate deeper meaning in film. Oh well! Back to John wick 😂
I'm a little careful about who I tell or have into our home cinema Jeremy. I've learned to be cautious even though I've ended up talking to thousands of people from our home cinema through these videos. Why have I learned to be cautious? Jealousy. It's something I've never understood but it's been there quite often. It's nice when friends do ask to see something and they're amazed. I know not to bother putting anything on for them when they sneer at real film projectors though.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 I completely understand your position. People get caught up in these stupid possession competitions. Why can’t people just appreciate the experience and live in the present? I’ve had people take things from my home before. Like blurays and such. Then I’ll end up seeing those things at their house later and they make up some excuse about returning it when they’re done. The most random people get is a supervised tour now lol
@@jeremyj. People never fail to disappoint!
Tarantino has arguably made the best movie about Hollywood since Robert Altman's THE PLAYER, and before that, Billy Wilder's SUNSET BOULEVARD.
I think it's better than both of those films but I haven't seen either in a long time so I should reserve judgement. Whatever, I think Tarantino's film will prove to be a timeless classic.
John.
Instantly moved into my top 3 Tarantino films. It does get even better with rewatches. Great performances all the way around. Plus it is a pretty 4k.
I think the 4K quality is due to the modern fine-grain film stock and the fact it's full frame anamorphic which is probably the best quality of the standard 35mm formats. John.
Evening John, excellent review of a great QT film,i haven't seen it since it was in the cinema ,its the only one of his films i don't actually own,i think I'll have to remedy that 😊
I haven't seen most of his other films Marty. I don't like the vulgarity that seems to appear in most of them so I tend to be cautious with Mr. Tarantino. But this one was a very nice surprise. John.
@moviecollector5920 Yeah his films are normally over the top with violence and language but I've enjoyed them all,Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained especially 😀
And you’ve got Pulp Fiction yet to come! For me, his true masterpiece. Cheers John
I did a 4K review of that one quite a while ago. Didn't like it in the cinema but the dance sequence always stayed with me so I gave it a second try all these years later. John.
@@moviecollector5920 I’ll check out that review then 👍🏻. Personally I loved the 4k blu ray but I’m biased as I love the film 😀
It's one of those movies that gets better with each successive watch.
Almost 3 hours long and I was able to watch it twice so easily. John.
Many years ago I was reading about The Beach Boys links to Charles Manson and Sharon Tate so I was aware of much of the real back story. Naturally I bought this when it appeared on 4k. One of my favourite films. So glad that you are doing these earlier releases Any more on the horizon? Always interested in your excellent reviews Sadly missed out on Super 8 thinking it specifically for kids now considering purchase. Thanks John for the heads up
I am on the lookout for more interesting older 4K releases now Mike and that's because I'm not finding much recently that I'm particularly interested in. I did try to buy Invasion of the Body Snatchers but none of the HMV stores I've been into have had it so that's possibly passed me by now. I probably would have purchased The Abyss if it had have been released over here but I'm not shelling out a lot on something I'll probably never watch all the way through as I have it on film.
Super 8 certainly isn't a kiddies film but it's got some of the ingredients that might appeal to children. It's a bit too intense for anyone about 13 or younger (possibly). I think the child stars in it are brilliant and that's a major reason for its success but the Super 8 home movie basis of the film is what really captivates me because it was life as I knew it back in the 1970's and beyond. To this date in fact.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 It is difficult sometimes to make a decision as to what to purchase/watch. I have made some awful purchases believing the hype other times a film making up part of an offer turns out to be an unexpected gem. The terms old and interesting require some clarification old as in early 4k or cinema release? interesting as in story or filming process or restoration.? In any event it is subjective. Perhaps you should throw it open to the wider community here for suggestions. Three of mine which I don't think you have covered are The Servant Paths of Glory Lone Star. Talking to my HMV contact he tells me that most of the time they only get an allocation with very little input from local stores so for example my local shop never got Ronin and I had to order on line. If a title sticks it is unlikely to make a reappearance unless brought in as an offer Just my thoughts
one of...if not THE...best he's done. I loved it...rewatched it many times. I was a kid during that time and the story was big back then. if only...(sigh)
I haven't seen many Tarantino films but this one was a genuinely nice surprise. A real film. And that's the first time I've thought that of anything of his I've seen previously. Although The Hateful Eight deserves respect for giving 70mm film a resurgence and for that the whole world should be grateful.
John.
salut belle vidèo sur la revue 4k uhd bonne vidèo comme toujour
Merci encore une fois Alain. J'espère que tout va bien. John.
2nd best Tarantino for me, with a culmination of all his work rolled into one. His homage to the 1960’s American movie dream and the ever changing expectations of the industry set against the backdrop of the innocence and relaxed thought process of the era. Also, the actor/stuntman relationship is written to perfection - and is perfectly encapsulated in the final sequence (stuntman does all the hard work whilst the actor gets the money shot).
I also knew the background of the Sharon Tate story, so it was Tarantino’s telling of alternate history (pretty much ever present in his films…) made me punch the theatrical air despite knowing the truth - another homage in Tarantino’s style.
Coupled with how filmic and beautiful the scenery is, the supporting cast (Timothy Olyphant is excellent) giving great work and a film to chill out and relax to, I feel Tarantino’s evokes the era in the pacing of the film - chilled.
10/10 for me. And the transfer is brilliant. Stand out scenes include the movie within a movie, Bruce Lee revisionist tribute and Al Pacino throttling the imaginary machine gun.
There's a lot to like, that's for sure. I think we tend to get a little mixed up when we refer to a 'transfer' because no two films are identical in quality and this one appears to have turned out as well as it did on video because it was full frame anamorphic 35mm so probably the best of the standard 35mm formats that had the added benefit on being superlative, modern, fine grain film stock.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 it’s definitely a rare picture that reflected the cinema experience, that’s for sure. At least Tarantino’s wants to preserve the 35mm film. Saying that, James Cameron is mr.digital, just as Nolan being the imax master. I’m not sure you will like the new James Cameron transfers (the abyss and alienate look great, despite obvious digital enhancements, True Lies is an odd one)
@@ColonelSternlove The Abyss looks very good on Super 8 so it should look great as a 4K video disc. I only ran it a few months ago so if I do eventually get the disc I doubt I'll ever watch it all the way through as I love having that Super 8 and I don't want anything else to spoil my enjoyment of it every few years.
I think James Cameron should get back to shooting on film and large format film at that. He's one of the top film makers (although I don't much like his later films since True Lies) and should therefore be using the best tools of the trade. John.
@@moviecollector5920 unfortunately he loves the tools he’s using - but I agree, he’s one of the few directors who understands film technology and stock. I imported The Abyss from the USA because it’s not getting a UK release. It looks insane but the techniques used to get it to look this way has ruffled feathers among the av enthusiasts.
I googled the photos of Tate's murder (while pregnant) before watching this one, and greatly appreciated the ending. And even giggled. One of Tarantino's best.
If I'd have known that side of the story was factual I think I'd have enjoyed it even more first time around. Got it fully the second time... and I giggled at the ending too. John.
You’re probably aware now John that we live in France? Sharon Tate’s first film was filmed at the chateau in the village where we now live. Try and watch it, worth an hour and a half of your time “Eye of the Devil” with David Niven, Donald Pleasance. BTW Once upon a time in Hollywood is a fantastic watch, all Tarantino’s violence is tinged with humour. Excellent stuff.
I wasn't aware that you'd moved to France John. Were you deported? If so, just come over in a dinghy and you'll be alright when you turn up at Dover. I didn't know anything about Sharon Tate before looking her up after watching this film. Shocking to learn it was all based in fact but I prefer the fictional ending to the factual.
I hope all goes well over there en France. I hope you've taken a 1970's wedgy shaped car or two over with you though. Life just won't feel the same without at least one you know.
John.
one of those flicks that grows more on you after repeat viewing!
I think so too. But I also thought it was bloody good the first time around. John.
I agree John. I thouight this was one of Tarantion's best movies. Certainly the best since Inglorious Basterds. No idea where he is going with his next movie.
He seems to be maturing rather well as a film maker. I didn't like The Hateful Eight but I loved what he did with it to help cinema all over the world. Who ever would have thought 70mm would get a re-birth thanks to Mr. Tarantino? John.
Thank you John.
You're welcome Cheekster as always. John.
Watched this at Empire, Leicester Square in IMAX with Laser GT. 😎
Video projected. Same as me here - a video projector with a laser lamp. The Empire used to be the greatest cinema in London, probably the whole of the UK and maybe one of the very best in the world. But nothing lasts forever. John
@@moviecollector5920 - Was there yesterday to watch three movies back-to-back including Dune: Part Two for the third time (twice in IMAX and once in Dolby Cinema).
John, Will be buying the 4K to True Lies and doing a review. Thank you.
I don't know Gurdip. I don't think I fancy splashing out £25 on it when I already have the perfectly good PAL LaserDisc. I like the film a lot but it's not one of my all time favourites. It recently had a cut down release on Super 8 but I don't think I've seen that one although the trailer was released when it was current and that looks terrific so if you are concerned about how it will look on 4K video disc it should look very good. I'm aware it's had much processing applied but I wouldn't worry about that as it will still look better than the LD and DVD.
John.
Love this film! for me the whole movie is a love letter to the 1960s-70s hollywood and at the same time a vengeance to the awful things that happened to sharon tate. Im gonna look for it in 4k since i dont have a disc of the movie
I hope you are as impressed with this 4K disc as I am Javoxo. Have a great time watching it again in what can best be described as 'cinema quality on a home video disc'. John.
Another excellent review of a great movie
Thank you Dave. John.
Great movie. I enjoyed the music, Leo and Brads relationship. I’ve watched it many times. John one of Tarantinos best. Lots of comical moments.
Oh yes, the two leads are wonderful together. That's the big, secret ingredient. John.
A really great film - I can see why you compare it to last night in Soho. It is one of Tarantino’s most accessible films - if only this alternative reality happened.😊
If only I'd have known the real story then I'd have appreciated that ending even more the first time around. John.
I suspect you would like The Hateful Eight, aside from a horse & carriage scene, the remainder is set in a cabin with fleshed out likeable (even though some despicable) characters, who can you trust questions being asked, together with the usual Tarantino funny moments. Highly recommended... Definitely a more subdued, less complicated and expansive movie compared to the likes of Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained, Jackie Brown, Reservoir Dogs etc. Really need your thinking hat on with those to keep up with the twists and jumps back and forward in time.
Plus music from Ennio Morricone is always a bonus. I like watching films blind without trailers or looking them up prior and back then I thought it sounded a lot like the Thing and then after looking it up (and if I remember correct), its because it was The Thing leftover tracks (although not sure if leftover is the correct term, additional or alternate maybe).
I have the Blu-ray of The Hateful Eight Bob. I don't actually like the film. Sorry. But it may prove to be better as a 4K disc because it was a 65mm shoot and I was disappointed with the image quality of the Blu-ray so perhaps modern film scanning equipment will produce more successful results and that will enhance the enjoyment of the movie itself. It was too vulgar at times and that was a putter offer for me. John.
@@moviecollector5920 No need to apologise lol we are entitled to our personal opinions... Well at the moment we are anyway - The hate speech law here in Scotland is getting a bit weird. Nah, I wouldn't waste money on getting a 4k of it if the movie wasn't your jam. Direct those funds to something more to your tastes.
Speaking of Tarantino, I got a 4k AI upscale of Planet Terror (Tarantino was in it and it was directed by Robert Rodrigues and played as a double feature with Tarantinos Deathproof). Planet Terror has that grindhouse heavy grain/tearing filter effect and bizarrely the AI upscale took out that filter entirely, I scrubbed through the film and it looks to have completely changed it for the worse.
On the upscale stuff and out of sheer curiosity I attempted it myself and upscaled a pretty poor quality episode of Rik Mayall/Adrian Edmondsons Bottom (image source was poor quality, 682x570 resolution and small in file-size/quicker to process). Not going to lie and say its pristine 4k, but the quality difference over the original is substantially better - Albeit a 330mb file turned into 11.2gb. I would have done the rest of the episodes but it took a couple hours for a 20 minute episode, so a bit of a time sink.
@@suavebob That's a good example of how much time, work and resource goes into producing a 4K home video disc master Bob. Bottom wasn't exactly my all-time favourite programme but those two chaps together often made me laugh and probably cringe in almost equal measure. As for what is happening in Scotland, it will hopefully act as a warning to the rest of the western world as to what it going on. We can only hope that more people wake up and take an interest. John.
Thoroughly enjoyed this in the cinema though have yet to get round to a second viewing. Purchased the 4K digital quite some time ago and recently getting the itch for another.
It's a film lover's movie so I bet you're going to have a great time all over again when you do finally give your 4K a spin. John.
Like you, I was pleasantly surprised by this film, and the stunnung poduction desighn. I only have the blu Ray but will certainly upgrade. Thank you once again for an excellent review. Michael SA.
Morning Michael. I hope all is well down there. It is surprising how much difference the 4K viewing makes to watching this one. I would have still enjoyed the Blu-ray but after having such a great cinematic experience with the 4K without leaving our home, I just couldn't enjoy the Blu-ray the same way. It's another 35mm quality movie on a disc. Amazing. John.
@@moviecollector5920 Hello, John, all is well just chaoitic - I moved house !. I fully agree with your assessment, l look in awe at 4K - who would have thought 30 years ago one could own a film of such quality and standard and in your home, amazing indeed. What MGM mogul, Louis B Mayer, said in the 1930's no longer applies, that movies are the only thiings you can buy and all you have to show are memories.
Another great video . Thank you. Michael -
SA
@@thelookuplookdown I hope the move is everything you hoped for Michael and that you get your movie watching back on track soon. Getting the home cinema done when we moved here over two years ago was a priority. It actually came in second behind extending the garage but we got it up and running pretty well within a couple of weeks. It's much better now the builders have finished it properly for us though. John.
Had this since release. Great transfer and a fun film.
I don't think it's the transfer Doug (actually, I'm not sure it ever is) it's just that the original shoot was so good and if you start with something good then you should end up with something good. Start with something slightly sub-standard and there's no way it can end up good. Then again, James Cameron may have belied that statement recently but all those films apart from perhaps Titanic, did look good on film. Titanic suffered from dodgy computer effects of the ship in the water which was a bit of a joke to look at on the big screen at the Odeon from a 70mm blow-up.
John.
A new recommendation for you Invasion of the body snatchers. An Arrow release you’ll love it, guaranteed.
I tried to get a copy a couple of times already Gary. It's not been in stock. Haven't been to an HMV for quite a while now so maybe there will finally be a few around. John.
@@moviecollector5920 For a change I got the one with all the stuff, including a poster.
It was a an awesome movie. And the ending was just the cherry on the cake. I think its his best if you take away the nostalgia of Reservoir dogs and Pulp Fiction.
I knew that flame thrower was going to reappear sometime and it was perfect the way it did. John.
I agree with everything you said John, great film great 4K.
Thank you Steven. John.
I saw it at the cinema and enjoyed it but me and quite a lot of the Bruce Lee fans were not impressed the way Bruce Lee was portrayed in the film and to be honest Bruce would of kicked the stuntman arsenal lol other than that it was OK.
I thought that sequence was funny. But I haven't watched any films with Bruce Lee for a long time so his portrayal probably didn't concern me for that reason. I used to enjoy martial arts movies as a child and I remember seeing Way of the Dragon when I was 14 but now I'm told it was banned at the time. Strange that. John.
Saw that movie 3 times and never on video, 35 and 70mm only 😎
I’ll break the analogue chain at some point, I won’t hold my breath on finding a 16mm print to watch at home 😂
I'll have a 35mm print please! But it's possible some 16mm prints were struck if any film libraries are still in existence anywhere in the world. John.
I was surprised how easy this film was to watch. In my opinion, the plot was quite meandering, but it still dragged me in.
I think it's the two main characters and their easy relationship set against the backdrop of a subject we are all interested in. Very interested in perhaps. John.
Incredible film I have owned the Blu-ray since release
On its own the Blu-ray is impressive. Might be worth looking out for a cheapie copy of the 4K if you love this one though. John.
Love the movie, love the review. Lived in LA during early 70’s to 2003, so this looked as I remember. The Manson murders were a big deal here!
I don't think I've ever seen or heard much about the Manson murders Gary. There have been so many serial killers, particularly in the USA, that I think I was under the impression I knew about them but if I did the memories have faded to nothing... until seeing this film and looking up Sharon Tate. Horrifying. Good to see them portrayed at the end of the film the way they were. That's what should have happened to them.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 These killings were more horrific if that’s possible and Manson was pure evil. His references to the Beatles got my attention.
@@garyharper2943 What a bloody nutter. But to get followers too. What is wrong with people? There are probably more loonies like this around today now. Bound to be because of drugs and the fact the world population has more than doubled during the intervening years. John.
@@moviecollector5920 not to mention crazy politicians…don’t get me started.
@@garyharper2943 The world seems to be going nuts around us.
I think I must have seen this one five or six times when it was running in the theaters.
I hope there were 35mm prints issued throughout the world and you were lucky enough to see one or two of them. Somehow it wouldn't be the same going to a real cinema and watching it video projected. It's a film about the film industry and it deserved the best treatment.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 I did see his other movie hateful 8 on 70mm
Found this 4K terribly dark. I try to keep my 4Ks down to my utter faves but I’m disappointed by how dark this copy is. It’s almost pitch black at night. Actually detracts from the viewing experience so much. Regret but at least I have a back up Blu-ray now too.
That's not the case here and as I keep saying, 'all our systems are different'. Never stop fiddling to try to find better settings and options. There should be something set incorrectly if this 4K is too dark but it could just be an incompatibility between player and projector or telly.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 I found a forum where a few other people noted the exact issue I had and all my other 4Ks are ok. I have no set up persay and upped my tv to the highest brightness and it was still terrible. I want it to be great it’s just too dim.
Glad you liked it john it's a great movie as are all of qt movies
I still need to see a lot of his films Mark. I've been a little apprehensive owing to the vulgarity and violence and still am. This one was a nice surprise. John.
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Keith at uphoria watched resovior dogs this week and he was amazed he is getting pulp fiction next week check them all out john you will love all his movies
@@markhempenstall5379 It took me 30 years between screenings of Pulp Fiction Mark but I enjoyed it this time around. I'm not the biggest fan of gratuitous violence and vulgarity so that's been the problem. John.
I'm with you, I liked it much better the second time.
I'd have liked it more first time Mark if I'd have known the basic premise of Sharon Tate and that lunatic Manson group. John.
Great film My favourite Tarantino film 👌
I still have quite a few Mr. Tarantino films to see but I was surprised how good this one is. John.
@@moviecollector5920 the hateful eight is another great one mate
I agree great film.
Thank you Gnome Star. John.
Great review, I watched it at the cinema on day 1 but for some reason, did not really like it. I then watched it again and it grew on me, especially the bruce lee scene, the ranch scenes and of course the ending. I loved the ad at the end about apple cigerettes which Caprio spits out and says it taste like shit😂😂😂. After watching it 3 times, I went out and purchased my 4k like yours from hmv and that was in 2022!!!
I'm surprised how much I enjoyed it Dark. If I'd have known the factual story before watching I think I'd have enjoyed it even more but I did second time around. Great to see those loonies get what they should have got in real life. John.
@@moviecollector5920 Totally agree, if only hey! Inglourious Basterds also rewrites Hitlers history and is very satisfying to watch besides, it features nitrate film which has a big role in the movie and projection booth and a nice cinema in Paris so something for you to look forward to.
Just got The Departed another winner!
I don't think I know that film Gary. I'll have to take a look for it. John.
@@moviecollector5920 A Martin Scorsese, with Leonardo Decaprio, Matt Damon,Mark Wahlberg and Jack Nicholson. Boston Mafia.
@@garyharper2943 Sounds like it should be pretty good then Gary. It's possible the mafia/gangster side of it put me off taking a look and why I've completely forgotten it until now because I never much liked gangster films other than Carlito's Way really. John.
@@moviecollector5920 You might like this police have a plant in the gang, the mafia have a plant in the police, of course Jack the mafia boss!
I enjoyed this one
It seems that all of of us on here did so far Jeremy so you're not alone there. John.
I’ll bet the ladies had no problem when Pitt had his shirt off.
The same reaction when I do the same here! John.
Aliens 4K review mate?
I don't think that will happen for a while. It's out over here in a week or two though. If I get a copy it might be later on when it's a little cheaper and a RUclips video will be a sort of Aliens history thing like my previous Alien video about three years ago.
John.
When are we going to get Django Unchained on 4k?!?!?
The Hateful Eight should be the best looking of Mr. Tarantino's films so that's probably another to hope for. I wasn't very impressed with the Blu-ray as I recall but that may be because the film itself is a little dull at times more than the picture not as good as it should be given it was a 65mm shoot for 70mm release. John.
@@moviecollector5920 same, i didnt like the hateful 8 bluray because often times areas that i felt should have been black appeared dark blue instead (in indoor scenes). Its also not my favorite Tarantino movie, im much more excited for 4k releases of Django Unchained and Jackie Brown
I started watching this one years ago, but it didn't hold my interest, so I never finished it
It does take a while to fathom out what the hell is going on Timothy. Now you know a little more about teh fact and fiction nature of what we're watching, give it another try sometime. John.
@moviecollector5920 ok, I might just do that. But the only Terentino film I ever really liked was Django Unchained. Inglorious Bastards was interesting too, but usually I find his work too crass for my liking .
@@timothymathetes I've found his films similarly to you up to this one Timothy. Such a relief to get all the way to the end sequence without anything awful or offensive happening. Take a look at the acting of the two leads though because they are both brilliant but DiCaprio in particular is the best I've ever seen him. When you think about his as a youngster in films like Titanic and now here he is able to act as well as this. What a transformation. John.
@moviecollector5920 I quite liked the look of the film The Hateful Eight, but then came some parts that were stomach churning. I didn't finish that one, either.
@@timothymathetes The Hateful Eight was historic in one regard - namely, it resurrected 70mm film across the world. The film might not be great but it deserves respect simply because it showed the industry the error of their ways and that has now finally been cemented by Christopher Nolan's OPPENHEIMER. The clue is in the name 'film industry' and not 'video industry'. John.
I SOOOO wanted to like this movie. but I just didn't. it's my least favorite Tarantino movie by far. I know I'm alone in this and I'm sorry. The Hateful Eight, Pulp Fiction, Inglorious Basterds, Django Unchained, Death Proof. loved them all. this just didn't do much for me :(
I expect you're into the violence and vulgar humour Ricky which many people love about Mr. Tarantino's films. This one isn't quite like his others, not that I've seen them all of course. But the reason I haven't seen them all is because I'm not the biggest fan of gratuitous violence and vulgarity. The ending of this one was over the top and I found it funny so perhaps I'll look on his other films differently as a result. John.
@@moviecollector5920 Ehh. Vulgarity and violence don't BOTHER me, but they don't PLEASE me either. I'm all about characters and dialogue. That's what I like about his films. They have interesting characters that engage in interesting dialogue. Also why I like Kevin Smith. My favorite film of his is Jersey Girl, which is WAY different from his others. Just great dialogue and great characters.
I didnt love it, which was a disappointment
If we all felt the same way about every film it would be rather strange. 30 years ago I wouldn't have been so involved in it myself so sometimes it can be down to timing and life experience. John.
You mean you actually haven't seen Pulp Fiction?
I saw it on first release Stephen. I saw almost everything back then. Didn't like it though. Finally re-watched it after Clark Teddles shot a projection box video and snapped the dance sequence through the porthole. I always liked that sequence but I nearly had to leave the cinema when the male rape sequence came on. I very much enjoyed the film all these years later. John.
@@moviecollector5920 The rape scene was over the top, but you must know that part of the attraction is the shock value.
@@stephenkennedy6358 I've always struggled with scenes of any form of abuse but that particular scene I found particularly disgusting. The world has changed since then and it's almost accepted that that sort of thing actually goes on. Horrifying really. John.
@@moviecollector5920 I'm assuming that Deliverance was equally disgusting to you. Both scenes were not my favorite.
@@stephenkennedy6358 That was a disturbing and difficult sequence to get through. The film is so good though that looking away or leaving the room for a couple of minutes gets through it. Pulp Fiction had a sort of dirty feel to it when I first saw it and that was probably mainly due to seeing it in a local cinema just off Russell Square called The Renoir. It was pretty horrible. Don't think I ever went back there. Probably long gone now as most other cinemas have disappeared too. John.
Its a very enjoyable film and a great disk. After the first viewing, its actually turned into one of those films that you want to re-watch for the emotional experience. I think I'm on my 4th or 5th viewing
It is an easy watch. It's also possible to watch it in segments which is what I did both times as I've been watching quite a lot more movies recently and it start to get late all too quickly whereupon I need my beddybies! John.
How did they handle the grain? Is it proper grainy or very processed fine gain?
Hate when they DNR it
Would be especially horrible for a Tarantino movie as he is a grain and 35mm enjoyer himself
It looks just like a modern 35mm fine grain. It's full frame anamorphic so every available microbe of the image area is utilized and therefore finer grain than anything Super 35 or even flat 35mm masked down to 1.85:1. All films are scanned for video now though so they all have to have a little image noise reduction applied as the scanning process exacerbates film grain meaning it has to be reined back in to where it was or should be.
John.
Picture looks fine to me. It technically also has HDR but doesn't go too far with it.