MULHOLLAND DRIVE 4K UHD BLU-RAY REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2022
- Review of the Studio Canal 4K UHD release of David Lynch's 2001 work of art Mulholland Drive. Aspect ratio is 1.85:1 and sound is DTS 5.1 but taken from the original Dolby Digital 5.1 master.
Clark Teddles has taken a look at the Criterion Collection version of this release and that can be seen here: • Mulholland Dr. 4K UHD ... 
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Hello from Canada. I’ve been watching your videos for about a year now. I’m 49 years old and have been a movie fanatic since I watched Star Wars in 1978. What I like about you is the knowledge you bring to these videos. It’s informative and interesting. What I also like is your voice and the way you don’t rush things. It’s not the typical quickly edited flashy video. Rather considered and intelligent. Keep up the good work.
I love how he doesn't sound like a typical youtuber at all. His videos always feel fresh and with character.
And to think I was considering wearing a baseball hat the wrong way round, using the words 'guys' and 'cool' as often as possible and then even something totally ridiculous like putting the word 'super' in front of everything possible to try to make things really interesting... or rather 'super interesting'.
Seriously though, thank you for the appreciation. Right from the start I wanted to make serious film videos that would appeal to true film enthusiasts because I couldn't find anyone doing this sort of thing that had spent a lifetime with film.
Star Wars was a big influence on me too John but Jaws a couple of years before that might have fuelled my interest in film. I had been interested from about the age of 3 though.
John.
No chapters? That's a Lynch decision. He doesn't want you to be able to skip. I remember the dvd came with 10 plot hints written by Lynch himself.
Thank you Douglas. A couple of comments have so far told me about the chapter solution and it does make sense. The only two things that I struggled with in this film was the monster hiding behind the diner and the blue box but I got there in the end. I like films I have to think about.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 Yeah, me too John. You can always come back to them. They're like good friends. I'm also really looking forward to Lost Highway coming out in 4K soon.
Yeah, it's been like that on previous BD and DVD, and some other Lynch films.
I was working as a projectionist when this film was originally released in the UK. I remember that one of the reels contained a printed note produced by the studio on behalf of Lynch. It gave express instructions regarding the film ratio but also interestingly the sound level. He stated it was not to be played any lower than 6 in Dolby Digital and if possible higher. I print checked it with this instruction and it was an incredible audiovisual experience. Unfortunately I had to knock it down to 4.5 as my boss deemed it too loud for the everyday multiplex goer...
@@20Pacman04 Wouldn't the size of auditorium have had an effect on how loud a film really was Dylan? If so, I expect your boss was right. John.
One of my favourites, endlessly fascinating. One of those films that I can imagine watching twenty years from now and still be enthralled. Nice review John.
It is a hypnotic film Ian so quite possibly very repeatable. I only watched it a few months ago when I first purchased the disc and then again on Saturday to brush up for this review. I think I enjoyed it even more the second time. John.
Nice review! And yes, this is the sort of film that you really have to watch at least twice to fully appreciate it.
Thank you Henri. I only watched it for the first time when I bought this 4K disc about three months ago so this was my second viewing and I think it's probably even better the second time around. John.
I discovered your channel recently and must say it's an instant subscribe. It's nice to see someone who has a true passion for cinema and produces reviews that don't feel hyped up to the point where the film in question isn't the focus of the video anymore. It would be nice to see a list or run down of your top picks of "hidden gem" films and why they make a spot on your list.
Good to have you here Alvorax. I haven't seen every 4K release that's been released and I also haven't purchased some of the really good titles because I already have prints of them on film in one gauge or another and I don't feel like watching them on video when I have them on film, even if the 4K would be better overall than a Super 8 print (not so much the case with 35mm of course). I have done two separate top ten 4K videos because the first one didn't include anything that was shot on video simply because video is not up to the best standards that film can offer. So I did a second top ten which was restricted to movies shot on video. Some of those are very good with a few better than most 35mm releases. If you haven't seen either of those uploads then they may be what you're looking for. If not, let me know.
John.
Best review in the house! Love your theatre John!!
Thank you Federico. We've been in the home cinema tonight which is why I've been a bit tardy replying to some of the comments. Sorry about that... but we did enjoy tonight's movie! John.
After your review of The Elephant Man, I’ve been excited for you to cover more Lynch. Glad to see you cover this. Great video as always John. Especially the details about optical effects and computer effects. That’s all new to me.
Lost Horizon may be coming out on 4K disc soon so that might be another Lynchian review coming soon. Doubtless with no chapters on the disc again!
John.
@@moviecollector5920 I just saw the new 4K transfer in theaters this past weekend and it looks fantastic. Definitely a soft looking image (typical of later Lynch), but still fantastic. The 4K disc should look just as good.
@@JorgeTorres-tl7vo The 4K disc does feel like a 35mm print without the projector noise Jorge. I don't think anyone could ask for more than that from a video disc costing only about £15. It's quite incredible really. John.
Thank you John. My wife and I have now watched Mulholland Drive and are completely blown away by it. I had no idea about this movie and it is now one of my favourites. Cheers. 👍🙂
I was more or less the same James. I still think The Elephant Man is the better film but they are completely different and Mulholland Drive is probably the more repeatable of the two. Really glad that you both enjoyed it.
John.
Your knowledge of film is outstanding and your reviews make my bank balance diminish!
Sorry about that Terry. But it is good fun being able to own copies of all these great movies in such good quality for such a small outlay compared to what we had to pay 20 to 30 years ago. £300 for a two hour feature film in the best quality of the day probably equates to about £750 today. John.
I got the special edition earlier this year and it is totally worth the money, the packaging looks nice (the overall artwork looks great) and it includes a book giving some hints about what parts of the movie could mean. As many others already have mentioned, it also explains that Lynch does not want chapters. You're right with that the Criterion and Studiocanal discs are the same.
I totally agree with the sound of the night club scene, that part sounds incredible. After watching it three times I still get goosebumps, it's so emotional and clear.
Weird coincidence with Batman vs Superman: I've ordered it from Amazon in January (the IMAX version is sadly not available in Germany) and it got sent out today!
I hope we both enjoy Batman v Superman. I've deliberately avoided it but so many comments have hassled me about it that after The Batman I thought I should finally give in. As for Mulholland Drive, if I'd have known how much I was going to like the film I'd have got the special edition box too. It was still there when I got this standard edition some months ago... actually, it might still be there so maybe I should splash out.
John.
Great review John 👍👍.... looking forward to checking this out for the first time .....
I hope you enjoy it Roy. I don't think anyone is likely to decipher it all the first time around but that's a good excuse to think about it a while and then enjoy it a second time. John.
I saw this in the cinema on the initial release and loved every second. You can sense all these subplots start in the movie that never get really explored further and would have been given space in a series. In a way though "Twin Peaks: The Return" series is a partial sequel, and one can see "Mulholland" and "Twin Peaks" as part of the same cinematic universe. Also, I have to recommend for anyone who likes surreal L.A. noir, "Under the Silver Lake." I know it gets mixed reactions, but I really love it.
I don't think I've even heard of Under The Silver Lake so I need to look that one up. Thank you for the suggestion.
John.
Terribly sorry for my late reply, John!
Thank you so much for mentioning my channel, I saw that my mulholland dr review has gotten over 200 views which is great to see.
Great review as always! I really like the look of this 4K disc, even though it looks a bit blurry throughout the film (Lynch’s dream look) you can still see the grain, and the Colours look brilliant.
I don’t remember there being many erotic scenes in this film, only about 30 seconds of nudity. But I haven’t seen this film in a few months so perhaps I’m wrong.
Have a great day John and sorry once again for my late reply!!!
Greetings from sunny England Clark. I actually had a second look at your review before I did mine and it was really good as usual. I'm pretty sure the soft, grainy look is deliberate and 'domcoke' (a subscriber on here) has confirmed that the editing was done on computer but all recorded and numbered and then the original negative was cut to match which sure means the overall look had to be a deliberate choice. As for the lesbian sex scene, bloody hell that was a bit close to the mark even for 2001. I know it's got a lot worse in films since then but as much as I like to see a beautiful girl or two, this one was a bit difficult to look at. I suppose I find it a bit embarrassing.
I hope you're enjoying the school holiday.
Once again well done with this review. I am going to buy this.
As long as you don't object to some rather graphic sex scenes Doug, I think it's quite possibly a masterpiece. The 4K transfer certainly helps because I felt just like I was watching it on 35mm. John.
what a Film! awesome review
Thanks Chris.
John.
Hi John. I purchased the original region 1 dvd back when it was first released many years ago so I definitely could do with an upgrade. I was just getting into Lynch when this was released so it blew my mind when I watched it , I thought the ending was incredible.
Evening Danny. I managed to avoid Mulholland Drive until the 4K release. I've had it a while but only got around to finding the time to do a full review now. It was a good excuse to watch it for a second time and check that I'd worked it all out correctly. Sounds like you need to get this one as it's going to look a little better than the DVD.
John.
Fantastic review John, I recently watch Blue Velvet and it was a superb film Dennis Hopper was so menacing in the film. I immediately ordered this afterwards and looking forward to giving it a watch soon.
I'm a big fan of Twin Peaks and Lynch is such a creative director.
I think The Elephant Man is his best film Pete but Mulholland Drive is probably a lot more repeatable. It's another strange one but I think it's a lot better than Blue Velvet so if you liked that one then you may love Mulholland Drive. But you won't understand it!!!
John.
The acting really stood out in this one. Many ‘natural’ performances. The start of the scene with the hitman in the office was as if there was no camera, just two mates chatting. But all of them nailed it. Lynch was so blessed to have this talent at his disposal. & what he did with them was amazing for me. First screening left me stunned & launched me down the Mulholland Drive rabbit hole which helped fill me in with whatever it was I’d witnessed 😂
A treasure in my film collection & I’m glad my first purchase was the 4K disc.
I'd never seen it before getting this 4K disc about three months ago Nick. It took some working out but watching it again for this review was even more enjoyable than the first time around. Fortunately I could see my deductions on what it was all about were pretty much spot on. Initially just the blue box and the monstrous man out the back of the diner had me flummoxed but it didn't change my conclusions any. John.
Greetings from a very hot Canada 🇨🇦! Great video, as usual. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this one. Was a bit out of my wheel house when I was a kid. I’m going to see if I can find a stream before buying the 4k.
Apparently a Criterion sale starts next week in the US so it may be on in the whole of North America. If so, perhaps see if you can get it for a good price before messing about with a stream. Mulholland Drive is a difficult narrative to decipher but all the clues are in there if you look for them. Probably not with just one viewing though but that's half the appeal of this one and why I think you'll be better off with the 4K disc. It is akin to having a 35mm film print too so if Criterion knock a few dollars off it will be a bargain.
John.
Have to see this film. Thanks for the video review.
I hope you like it Craig. I wouldn't have liked it 20 years ago when it was released but I've watched a lot of movies since then and I like to work out what films like this are all about more than I used to.
John.
I have the Criterion original 4k transfer on regular blu ray. I have not upgraded yet, even though this is a favorite of mine, mainly because that regular blu ray was already so good. I’ll probably pick up this Studio Canal 4k when I eventually upgrade.
It would be interesting to see what you think of the 4K compared to the Blu-ray because the colour and density looked poor on the Blu-ray once I'd spent time looking at the 4K. Just like watching a film really.
John.
The first time I watched it I had no idea what was going on but it honestly didn't matter. It was so unique and interesting I just went along for the ride. This would be a good one to pickup if you're in the USA and the Criterion sale is starting next week!
I like films that make me think and this one is up there with the best in that regard. All the information is in there but I don't think even David Lynch would interpret it all 100% the same way every time and he wrote it!
Don't spend too much in the Criterion sale next week.
John.
Thanks for reviewing this. It's one of my favourite films. I actually bought the 4k a few months ago but haven't sat down to watch it but this review may have persuaded me to get to it! As a few mentioned by the first comments, David doesn't allow chapters on his releases. Lynch being Lynch. I remember the Blu-ray was one of the best for sound back in the day around 2010. Are you a fan of other Lynch works? I love Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks.
The Elephant Man is a masterpiece as far as I'm concerned Peter so as much as Blue Velvet isn't exactly near the top of my favourites list I do like David Lynch. I like films that make you think and Mulholland Drive is certainly that.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 I forgot all about Elephant Man..it is indeed a masterpiece and one of the most moving films ever. Sometimes I forget Lunch directed it as it's quite a bit different from what we know as "Lynchian"
Ah, one of my absolute favorites. And one of Lynch's best. Glad to see your take on it. I have the Criterion Blu-ray and have been looking to upgrade it. It used to infuriate me when people would insist that it makes no sense. Ive always found that it's, oddly enough, one of Lynch's more straightforward films once you've unlocked the narrative puzzle (a certain throwaway scene at the beginning basically slaps you in the face with it once you know). But such a haunting movie all the same. The scene at Club Silencio is absolutely devastating. And both Watts and Herring are mesmerizing in equal measure. Man...time to watch this again. It's been awhile.
BTW, the lack of chapters was a Lynch mandate in that he wanted people to watch the movie in its entirety and not skip around. I think the real reason is that he wanted to make it harder to find..um..certain scenes. The original DVD was like that, too.
A few people have enlightened me with regards to David Lynch's opinion of chapter stops Tom. I don't agree with him but I can understand his intentions.
Now then, the Blu-ray in this Studio Canal pack is not a patch on the 4K but it may not be quite such a marked difference on your system as they're all different. Going from the 4K to the Blu-ray made the Blu-ray appear absolutely awful which it certainly isn't but that's the difference that HDR can bring. HDR/Dolby Vision makes a video look more like film and this one was like watching a 35mm print and I don't think anyone could ever ask for more from a home video. In other words, you've got to watch the 4K next time you watch Mulholland Drive.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 Great to see this and another review. So this helps as I also already own the Criterion version as well. I also LOVE this film for the same reasons as most. I will check in with Clark T as you suggest for his thoughts/comparison however are you suggesting I purchase the 4k also? Tom it looks like you may just thought i'd ask your opinion and be sure. Not afraid to rebuy this title because it is my favorite DL film overall. I never tire of analyzing it. Thank you both and really respect ya John. Cheers D in BC!!
@@davemillage6129 Certainly on my video projector here there was an obvious superiority with the 4K disc compared to the Blu-ray but it's possible that won't be the case on every system. Over here the Studio Canal version of this release is on sale in HMV in their 2 for £30 deal so it's possible you'll be able to find it for a good price over there and if you can I would expect it to be worth every penny... or cent.
I still consider the The Elephant Man to be the David Lynch masterpiece. I dont think there is anyone else who could have pulled that one off quite so well.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 Loving Wimbledon in 4k this morning lol Cheers. Reallly feeling a purchase on this one now when it becomes available. As for the Elephant Man well couldn't agree more such a great film. Tried to grab it in a Barnes and Noble Criterion sale which I love but with covid the US was not delivering to Canada. Another will come here in July I believe so perhaps i'll be lucky and they will be delivering here again. Much love to you guys over the pond and thanks for all the great reviews! Cheers D!
@@davemillage6129 If you continue to have trouble getting a copy of The Elephant Man there are plenty of dealers over here who will ship to Canada. It tends to cost around £15 now so a total of around $30 to get one shipped across the Atlantic.
John.
Good anaylsis John. I watched this film many years ago for the first time and thought it was like 2 completely different films spliced together and just didn't make any sense. I will have to rewatch it now many years later to see if a fresh pair of eyes will see it differently. For me David Lynch's best work will always be The Elephant Man that I saw on release with my Mum when I was 13 years old and it had a AA certification.
I still have a few David Lynch films to see but as of right now, The Elephant Man is numero uno and Mulholland Drive is a spectacularly good numero dos... or two in English! It has to be analyzed though to see if for what it is and it's a real masterclass of movie making that looks and sounds as good as good as it should for such a work of art. John.
Hi John! A film that gets better with every viewing! I'll have to pick up the 4k.
This was only the second time I'd seen Mulholland Drive but I think it's better now than when I first saw it about three months ago when I purchased the disc. I don't think I'd have enjoyed it much 20 years ago but I'm continuing to improve with age!
John.
Loved the 4K transfer ,and the movie itself is a masterpiece.
It will be interesting to see how many people comment on this one Kowalveli because I think a lot of people who have already purchased the disc will not understand it at all. I like the cine transfer as it was just like watching a 35mm print in here and that's all we can ever really ask for.
John.
Excellent review of this 4K transfer. I’m becoming less interested in current films for my physical media library. I’m now focusing on the classic and iconic films that were treated with the respect they deserve in the transfer.
In general film looks better than video txmoney. That's the basic summary but there are exceptions of course. Anything shot on 65mm or genuine IMAX for 70mm release is still producing the best image quality after all these years so they make for the best 4K releases.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 And why I dream of one day seeing Grand Prix on a 4k disc.
@@pete49327 I think the Blu-ray of Grand Prix looks better than most 4K discs Pete. John.
@@moviecollector5920 I believe you John, as I remember streaming Grand Prix on HBO Max or other service over a year ago and noted how good it looked streamed. I suppose the the original film elements in great condition. Maybe it's good enough now on blu-ray as you infer and I should just go ahead and get that. Thx as always for your great videos.
@@pete49327 I think I got the Blu-ray for £6 from HMV last year. If a 4K comes out in the future I'll have no qualms about purchasing a second copy given the Blu-ray was almost free! John.
‘I am not going to go into the plot” a wise decision as this film tells a different story every time I see it 😀 glad you took the plunge on Batman vs Superman, you are in for a video an audio treat. The imax scenes are unbelievable
The truth is that I didn't understand it so that got me out of a fix... but not really. A very clever film that you have to think about.
Watched Batman V Superman last night. Not the best film we're ever going to see but the IMAX scenes were very good. I liked seeing all the various film gauges and formats that were used - a whole bunch of them which explains the highly variable quality throughout.
John.
I Very much want to see this film!!! I have it. I simply need a proper mood for it/ Same with "Lost Highway".
THank you for an outstanding review! You are the best!!
I think it's right up your street Dmitri. The mood, the music, the beautiful gals and the almost impenetrable mystery of it all... you should love it. John.
@@moviecollector5920 It is interesting to get familiar with your view of me. Ha! But yes, psychological thriller, mystery, mystical elements - right down my street! Thank you very much for recomendation, John!
Have picked it up at HMV now John. Got lucky with the 3 for £30 deal. Picked up Interstellar & Mad Max Fury Road too. My lucky day. Great review - have never seen this film, will see if my wife wants to watch it. Nice one John. 👏
That has got to be the best ever 3 for £30 purchase anyone has ever made James. Incredible. I hope you and your wife really enjoy them all. John.
Hey John, nice review. I have the Criterion 4K but it’s in a box along with my home theater as my house is now on the market. We’ve taken ownership of the farm in Oregon and my seamstress has already moved in. Will send you a link by pm. Stay well my friend.
We managed to keep the home cinema fully functional until about a week before we moved Rob but it wasn't easy. We still haven't managed to get builders in here yet so we still have a bit of a compromise solution but it's great being able to project almost nine feet wide again. Just another foot or so to go and we're back to the ten feet wide we always used to enjoy when we lived in central London.
Good to know you've sent your seamstress on ahead - that was a really good idea. Get a load of the jobs out of the way before you finally get up there yourself! Good plan,
John.
@@moviecollector5920 if Elizabeth saw this thread she'd laugh out loud.
@@Celestialrob Or come over here and give me a slap!
Nice one John. We used to have a framed poster of Mullholland Driver at Testronic. I always wanted to watch it. Partly cause I have a friend with the surname Mullholland.
Having seen people's reviews and the explanation of it being a little off the wall so to speak. I really don't think it's for me.
Nice review though my friend as always.
My wife and I went to Fopp on Saturday as we were in London. If I can find the time I will make a video of what I bought.
See you soon I hope.
Trevor
Whoa, you went to FOPP!!! Well, that's the centre of the universe as far as I'm concerned. I hope you didn't spend too much.
Mulholland Drive is more of a dream or reality mystery and where does one stop and the other begin. Once you realize that it's mostly fairly straightforward. I like films that make me think.
We must get sorted and up to Newbury sometime soon. HMV and CEX beckon! Hopefully we'll sort it out and meet you there.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 of course I spent too much. Didn't really have the money either but hey, we were in London so you have to make the pilgrimage.
I've got plenty to get rid of at CEX and I have some vouchers for HMV. So all sounds good to me.
Trevor
Good overview, John, and I love this film. I seem to remember years ago when DVD materialised that David Lynch didn't want his films chaptered to try to avoid people not watching them from start to finish, so this suggests that again with this new disc that the lack of chapters you mention is a deliberate choice, especially as you say because he was involved with the restoration.
I wasn't sure whether to upgrade my Blu of this but based on what you say I think I will.
On my video projector here there was a major difference in quality between the Blu-ray and the 4K but it was largely down to the colour and density of the 4K. Still, it looked so much better than the Blu-ray that I simply wouldn't want to watch it on Blu-ray now so I hope you will find the same thing.
A few people have confirmed that David Lynch doesn't like breaks in his films and that's why there are no chapters so you're spot on I think.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 I tend to watch on a projector as well so suspect I will concur. The one thing I like about the old Blu-ray I have is that it was in quite a nice digibook, but I had a quick looks at the comparisons over at Capsaholic and the jump from that to the 4K kind of makes the original Blu-ray look like a DVD in comparison, so all that ties in with what you've found by the sounds of it.
Thanks, John, all the best.
Paul
@@GrimCellar I can't remember where you are Paul but I think HMV have Mulholland Drive 4K in their sale right now. It might even be in the 3 for £30.
John.
Near Birmingham, John. It looks like it's in their 2 for £30, I happen to be in town tomorrow so I might have a look in store, cheers John.
@@GrimCellar A visit to HMV can be dangerous to your wallet but I hope you manage to find a copy of Mulholland Drive and something to go with it to get the 2 for £30 deal. Best of luck. John.
Great review John. I'm a David lynch fan this is a great film however Twin Peaks for me is his best I love it.
I think The Elephant Man is his masterpiece Andy but this one isn't too far away.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 Elephant Man is a great film
Desperately waiting for Eraserhead's 4K release. If it even gets one ☺
I only ever saw that film once on a television broadcast probably more than 40 years ago. So far I haven't ever felt the urge to see it again. Disturbing but I can't say why. Just the look and feel of it perhaps. John.
Another great review John. I watched it on 4k yesterday and found the no chapters frustrating! But something I did notice was an audio issue with the special features. I have one of those sound bars that sit under the TV, but no sound was coming through for the special features. Worked for the main film as it usually does, just not on special features. I had to change to TV speakers to hear it. Wondering if you had a similar issue?
I've never used a soundbar Daniel and never actually even looked at one. It's got to be a connection issue so if there is the option of running a pair of HiFi phono leads from the telly to the soundbar then add those and you should be able to switch to analogue sound. Best advice in the longer term is to get a budget A/V amplifier and speakers. Richer Sounds is the place to head for. And while you're there, get a demonstration of a budget 4K video projector and see what you think of that too.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 thanks John for your feedback. As for upgrading to a 4k projector... I will spoil myself with that when I move into a bigger place
@@danielinglese4510 The work that is going into home video now has made video projection so unbelievably good that if I were starting out now (rather than 55 or so years ago!) I probably would never have bothered with film in the home. As it is, film has been a part of my life for so long that there is no way I can ever give it up. In fact, I'm hoping for a few upgrades to my film projection setup COMING SOON! Maybe one day I'll be really lucky and a 35mm print of Mulholland Drive will fall into my lap!
John.
Another 4K added to the buy list. Great review John. You always get me interested in the movies you review. Finally got around to watching Super 8 which I brought after your review and enjoyed very much!
As for Batman v Superman. Didn't like it at the theatre but watching the Ultimate Edition changed that... the story flowed much better... which got me into looking at the symbolism, character story arch, hidden meanings, cinematography and attention to detail that Snyder puts in. Plus the Hans Zimmer score is for me one of my favourites
I hope you like Mulholland Drive Darren. It's just that sex scene that really means it's not going to be for everyone. Many will struggle to work out what on earth is going on but it's just one of those films that has to be thought about and watched again. I like films like that.
I'm looking forward to Batman v Superman despite avoiding it for so long.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 I like movies that require some thinking or maybe even a re-watch because you can see the story being pieced together and see how clever the writing truly is.
Fingers crossed you like BvS despite the CGI in these types of movies. If you wanted to follow it up with ZS Justice League on 4:3 I'd be happy to send a copy your way
@@moviecollector5920 also Larry Fong is the director of photography... he was on Super 8. I much admire the work from him I've seen
@@KeepYaHeadUpTS Very kind of you Darren but don't worry, if I like the Batman v Superman film then I'll get to Justice League eventually. I did actually revisit Man of Steel a few days ago in preparation and I didn't dislike it anywhere near as much this time around. I nearly threw it out after we first watched it years ago but time heals all. A lot of Batman v Superman was apparently done practically on set so the special effects may not be quite as distracting as I feared it would be.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 I think a lot of Snyder's DC work is viewed better years later after I stopped expecting it to be similar to it's Marvel counterpart. I enjoy the research and passion Snyder put into his DC movies. If Nolan thinks you'll make a good movie, that'll do for me.
Snyder's version of Justice League (not the Joss Wheldon version) is the highest rated of all three so I'd love to see a review one day 🤞🏻
I love this movie. Sometimes I’ll watch it without worrying at the plot but just letting the dreamy and tranquilising music and visuals wash over me
It does have those dreamy qualities so I understand what you're saying. Might be a good one to drift off to sleep at night if you know the film well. John.
One of my all time favorite films, which I had the pleasure of seeing in a huge theater with a sold out crowd. What an experience! It was a surprise since I had disliked more David Lynch than I had liked (I was a huge Twin Peaks fan, up to when the Laura Palmer murder was solved. HATED everything after that! Hated Fire Walk With Me). His weird story-telling left me bored with Wild At Heart and especially Lost Highway, but Mulholland somehow clicked for me, from start to finish.
The lack of chapter stops: David Lynch refused to allow them for this film on DVD and Blu-Ray. There are some old articles out there about this.
Note: The infamous full frontal nudity featuring Laura Elena Harring has been censored for all home video formats (though I am curious if it's finally revealed in 4K). Lynch promised the actress he would make sure the bottom nudity was not visible for screen shot junkies who'd spread it all over the internet. Because DVD releases were overly brightened (480i lacked the resolution to hold onto detail in darker scenes) the blurring used to hide the bottom nudity was obvious in the shot and highly distracting. For the Blu-Ray the shot was darkened so it was no so jarring. Those who did not know would assume the shot was lit that way. I have to say that in the theater the full frontal nudity added some real energy in the theater, which was Lynch's intention.
Thanks for the review. I had not been paying attention to new releases and completely missed that this was available! I am ordering right now.
Good to hear from you again. I didn't really take too much notice of the whole sex scene but I don't think there's a full frontal on display so you'll have to let me know when you get your copy and sit down to watch it. As for the 4K transfer, I felt just like I was watching a 35mm print in a decent cinema, which isn't often possible these days with sub-standard video projection proliferating. Can't blame the cinemas for that though because most can't afford to keep shelling out on the latest equipment.
Thanks for the information on the lack of chapters too which makes perfect sense.
John.
The full frontal nudity has been restored since the Blu-ray. Still not easy to see, though. And I just now realized that I probably know just a tiny bit too much about this little tidbit.
@@Downhuman74 Perhaps that sequence has been darkened to disguise it a little Tom. I don't think the film needed that sex scene but I suppose when you've got two gals at your disposal that are that beautiful and you have a movie camera...
@@moviecollector5920 On first viewing, that scene (which has definitely been darkened for newer uncensored releases) really feels out of left field and a little gratuitous. But on second viewing, it makes a lot more sense given what you learn about these characters in the final act. My second viewing was my wife's first viewing and I remember her going "What!? These two just met and now all of the sudden they're in love?!" And I told her she needed to wait, that it would make sense later on. As such, I kind of wish Lynch hadn't darkened this scene. And not for the obvious reasons. Taken within the context of the entire narrative, it feels like it was designed to take you by surprise and make you feel uncomfortable. Laura Elena Harring's sudden complete nudity really plays into that and I think the darkening lessens the impact just a bit. For me, it's one of those scenes that clues you in that something is really amiss here (illustrated perfectly by my wife's reaction). At the same time, I really admire Lynch's commitment to protecting Harring here, even at the expense of the impact of the scene. His attitude towards actors is a refreshing break from other directors of his ilk who have reputations for being abusive and exploitative (I'm looking at you, Kubrick).
Great review I saw the film new release owned at one time
Thanks Steffy. This is only the second time I've seen Mulholland Drive and the first time was when I purchased the disc a few months ago so you had 20 years on me there. John.
@@moviecollector5920 watch that and hollywoodland
@@steffylovesmedia7735 Hollywoodland is another one I've never seen so I'll have to rectify that.
Lynch is one of the most unique people in pop culture. I didn’t make it a habit but did some Transcendental Meditation for a while after listening to him rave about it.
I’ve seen this film twice and probably could do with seeing it again. The Espresso scene is one of my favourites in any movie ever, the profuse apologising and deference. Some v keen insights from Lynch into nature of power in Hollywood.
Lynch is different and that different nature has served to help him produce some truly wonderful films. I think Mulholland Drive is his second best to The Elephant Man but I haven't seen them all... yet.
John.
Great to see Lynch’s movies getting the 4K treatment. I skipped the Blu-rays as they weren’t great transfers apparently. Hopefully this is worth the purchase.
I felt like I was watching the film on a 35mm print Mark and I don't think I could ever ask for more than that out of a home video. I think you'll like it.
John.
Love the movie and the transfer. Nice job and nice shirt!
We do seem to have very similar taste Gary. John.
@@moviecollector5920 I got the Criterion Digipack. A nice package.
@@garyharper2943 If I'd have known I was going to like the film so much I think I'd have got that one Gary.
@@moviecollector5920 I love Digibooks. Just got the 4K Wild Things with all the swag, including 2x3 movie poster. Final Countdown arrives tomorrow.
@@garyharper2943 I just managed to get the Second Sight Films release of Walkabout with all the 'swag' so we're both happy right now. Walkabout was one I really wanted but just could't splash out on owing to all the other discs I was purchasing for review on the channel and then CEX got a second hand one so I snapped it up. Wonderful film. John.
Absolutely incredible film and Lynchs finest without a doubt! I own the same copy... Masterpiece
I still prefer The Elephant Man but Mulholland Drive has grown on me somewhat. John.
@@moviecollector5920 All his films are great and yes Elephant Man is a wonderful film but when you read in to Mullholland Drive and start to grasp the whole idea of the story it really is something very beautiful and unique! The last chapter of the film in perticular "The True Reality" is both heartbreaking and disturbing.....
@@darkpoethd9913 You have a last chapter?!? David Lynch won't like that one little bit! Seriously though, I was struggling with that last chapter or act the first time around (about three months ago) but once it had all concluded I was then able to think it all through. I had to go back and check a couple of things but I was pretty much there with just the blue box and the horrific man at the back of the diner remaining a little confusing. The blue box is obvious now but the horrific man is open to interpretation and I don't think you need to reach the conclusion intended by David Lynch with regard to him as there are all sorts of possibilities. What a work of art. That David Lynch fellow is rather good at this sort of thing.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 The terrible thing down the alley can be seen as the manifestation of Betty in her most wretched form! This is meant to symbolise how she thinks of herself or likes to imagine the thing responsible for the terrible act that she has committed
I like this movie very much. It comes third in the top three of my favorite David Lynch films with Lost Highway in second and Blue Velvet in first place. Lynch has a gift for creating horror movie levels of tension using only shadows and loud silence. I hope that he is allowed to revisit his efforts on Dune. I like how over the top it is and I just want to see what more he can do with it.
My opinion is that The Elephant Man is something so different and so special that it stands apart at the top of the David Lynch filmography. After that, I think it's Mulholland Drive but I have yet to enjoy Lost Highway which, I believe, is slated for a 4K release later this year. Keep your fingers crossed!
John.
a masterpiece! my favorite David Lynch film for sure.
by the way does anyone else think that Lynch's aestetic owes a lot to EdcWood?
Mine will probably always be The Elephant Man but I think Mulholland Dr. is more repeatable. Just the whole mood of the film makes me want to put it on again. John.
Oh YES I can’t wait to see your review of Batman v Superman!!!!
Neither can I. Shame I'm the poor bugger who's got to do it though!
John.
Is there a difference between the studio canal release vs criterion release of MD?
I know the box is different because Clark Teddles showed his Criterion version in one of his videos a few days ago. Other than that I can only recall - or think I recall - that someone said it was the same cine to video transfer as the Criterion so I expect that means the same mastering as well. John.
Thanks for sharing John, I seem to remember seeing that film at the time possibly on dvd,I look forward to seeing your review of Batman v Superman.
Thanks Paul. I'll probably watch the Batman v Superman disc on Wednesday evening so stand by. John.
@@moviecollector5920 wasn’t it out maybe about 5 years ago.
@@paulallenMacca I think it was but I'd lost interest in comic book superhero films by then as they kept starting again from the beginning and I couldn't see the point. John.
@@moviecollector5920 John I agree with you on that one.
Afternoon John hope you're well. I've got the 2015 Criterion Blu-ray of Mulholland Dr. I'll have to give it another spin after your review, I found it to be over rated and couldn't live up to the hype when I watched. The back of the Blu-ray says "...one of the true masterpieces of the new millennium..." but I couldn't see why. I bought it a few years ago at the Barnes & Noble 50% Criterion sale, on the same trip I bought Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, I preferred it to Mulholland Dr..
Morning Steve. A few years ago I would not have persevered with Mulholland Drive but it helped that I was looking at it for a possible RUclips review and that forces me to look further into a film than I used to. I may not have bothered thinking it all through and working it all out but that is what makes this film what it is. The dream like feel of it might not work without really getting involved so perhaps a second viewing will do it. I'm not sure the sex scene needed to be so graphic but I'm sure others will disagree with me. On the face of it, Mulholland Drive is a strange film but if you spot the clues early on then it's a lot more straightforward. Here's a pointer - the camera falls into a pillow or duvet on a bed representing someone drifting off.
John.
Gotta buzz ya again on this John. HA HA you could easily start a business shipping us these great deals from your HMV source as little by little our access to physical media and these discs we love and want are disappearing. We are stuck only with Amazon and a few other options that's it. Nowhere to walk in and see titles or selections. God seems i'm in a different kind of "DREAM PLACE" Cheers everyone Dave!!
We're lucky that HMV have managed to survive despite a couple of bankruptcies in more recent years. Now owned by Sunrise Records which is either a Canadian or US company. There's only one solution to this lack of shops to buy discs Jason and that's a regular shopping trip to FOPP in the West End of London!
John.
This is a movie I have not seen so I am thinking now is a good time to purchase this on 4k.
You might be prepared for it now which should mean you'll enjoy it a whole lot more. A lot of people probably wrote it off when they first saw it due to a lack of understanding.
John.
I remember seeing this in a cinema back in the day and as you say Naomi Watts and Laura Harring were brilliant. In a way this movie showed me what great acting can accomplish.
Great film making as well Gadgety. A film that makes you think about it afterwards is good for our brains too as a lot of people don't do enough thinking for themselves these days and this one requires you to think otherwise there's no chance of understanding it.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 Thank you, John, not only for the reply but also for sharing your in depth knowledge on your channel.
The biggest issue with putting a glow on an image is that its really hard to encode, and trying to resolve film grain on this transfer wasn't perfect at these low bit-rates.
I think you'll find the glow was on the negative. I don't ever take any notice of nits and bits and things that others focus on as the only important factor is how something appears to the human eye. This certainly isn't the best video quality you're ever going to see but in our home cinema at almost nine feet wide it was just like watching a 35mm print. And none of us could ever wish for more than that. Scanning a film does exacerbate film grain though so a general release print may well look better if I ever get the chance to screen one in here.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 I was really just using bit-rate in a colloquial way. I'm not pulling up the bit-rate literally, but I can see that bit-rate does not resolve properly on this 4K, and it's generally because Criterions bit-rates are too low. The grain looks slightly blocky and inconsistent.
@@hdmoviesource I should have gone back to check if the film grain had a slightly different structure for the final act but I think I would have noticed. But it is possible that different film stocks were used for different sections of Mulholland Drive. There weren't any noticeable artifacts caused by computer tweaking on my video projector so perhaps check that something daft hasn't inadvertently come on on your system such as 'sharpen' because that can mess things up just like all the so-called digital 'enhancements'. It was just like watching a 35mm print here so it's a shame if you're not getting the same experience from your copy. Certainly not the best 4K by any stretch but I think the soft focus, coarse grain structure was a deliberate choice when the film was made. The overall look does suit this film.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 I have a professionally calibrated 77 inch OLED, OLEDs show grain in more detail than a projector because they can display pure black and pure white. There's more dynamic range. Its shows grain as it really looks.
salut belle vidèo cool
Merci beaucoup Alain. John.
I have heard David Lynch does not like chapter breaks in his movies. My dvd of The Straight Story has no breaks either.
Yes, many of the home releases don’t have chapters as Lynch wants you to watch it in one go, just like the cinema. Can be annoying…
That makes a lot of sense Cody. And now that you mention it, I need to get a copy of The Straight Story.
John.
My favorite Lynch film: this one strikes a perfect balance between weirdness and lucidity. Lynch films can struggle with that it seems.
I don't suppose many people can decipher this one Craig but I like to go back and work things out when I don't fully comprehend what I've just seen. This one is probably the most mysterious of all time in that regard but it does all fall into place with a bit of thought.
John.
Sorry to ask this question but does anybody know why we can’t get the French dispatch on Blu-ray in the U.K. despite it out in the USA seems stupid. Love the videos thanks for the work
I suppose it's not considered a popular enough title Daniel. A lot of films never get a Blu-ray release in different markets. Each film has to go through licencing and certification in each market and it all costs, particularly if different edits of said titles are required. The manhours that go into mastering and authoring a Blu-ray can be astronomical at times, but perhaps not so much if it's already a video in the first place rather than a film that needs to be transferred. I expect The French Dispatch will appear somewhere in Europe or elsewhere in the worlds without a zone/region code applied to it and you'll be able to snap it up.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 thanks John hopefully one day as the UK doesn’t even have the basic DVD and sorry for asking a question that wasn’t related to the video. By the way do you have any Social media accounts?
Might have something to do with Criterion UK re-releasing his last couple of films (after the normal blu-rays). Maybe they've got a deal to release it at some point?
I see Amazon Prime has it at £11.99 to buy in 4K but would much prefer the disc too.
@@jezgarrett9059 thanks jez Hopefully one day I do prefer discs
@@danieldavies4961 I just ran the trailer and it looks suitably bonkers enough to warrant a disc release. I hope you're right Jez and Criterion have the rights. John.
I always get the title of this mixed up with Arlington Road, for some reason....
Or Ten Rillington Place perhaps?!?
@@moviecollector5920 yeah maybe not so much that one, what with the acid baths and such 😂
@@Boyer316 Fair point.
Pls pls pls give 'Lost Highway' a similar upgrade. Would be a day one purchase for me.
Apparently that one is slated for later this year Thomas but I don't know that for certain.
Lets see what John's making me spend my money on this week. 😁
I think this one may actually be in a current sale at HMV. Might even be in the 3 for £30 offer.
John.
You only watch a David Lynch film the first time once. I still have my Criterion and haven't opened it. The film has been calling me, so maybe now is the time?
I watched this when I first bought it about three months ago and went through it all again to do this review. I think it's even better the second time. I hope you find the same when you finally unwrap your copy and stick it on.
John.
Just a small clarification: the character played by Angelo Badalamenti is disgusted by espresso coffee, not cappuccino.
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I should have said 'coffee'. Thank you for the clarification Marco. I'm a tea person myself and my reaction to an espresso would have been a lot worse than Angelo's!
John.
@@moviecollector5920 😂
A Lynch film that competes with Eraserhead for weirdness. Here's a bit of trivia for you, John: I went to school with one of the actors in the film.
Come on then Robert, spill the beans - who was it? John.
@@moviecollector5920 Michael J. Anderson.
@@robertromero8692 Amazing. Who'd have thunk an old school chum would have ended up timeless in an historic, classic movie?
@@moviecollector5920 I know. I remember he was always gregarious and outgoing. He was a huge Star Trek fan, and became a part of it when he guest starred in an episode of Star Trek Deep Space Nine.
@@robertromero8692 Anyone who's a Star Trek fan is alright in my book. Anyone who's beein in Star Trek is even more alright!
The reason you can’t skip was because David Lynch said something like you have to watch this in one sitting or something. A funny choice lol
It is odd but understandable. Fortunately the players can fast forward and reverse extremely quickly so it's not really much of an issue.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 David Lynch being David Lynch I suppose haha
I like the movie. but I seen the movie so many times.
Leave it for a few years so you can enjoy it anew when you do get back to it. And if you see it via this 4K it might be like seeing the film for the first time.
John.
This is the girl.
But was that part reality or make believe/dream Mike? I think the appearance of Angelo's character towards the end means you can interpret it either way.
John.
Me: Considers erotic sex scene....decides to buy movie.
It is very sexy so I think you'll like it. But the film itself doesn't really need it even if it does add to the overall strange atmosphere David Lynch created.
John.
David Lynch hates chapters.
I can understand why. I don't think he's right though. John.
why is it 50 damn dollars
It isn't over here. Can be had for £15 but there was a big pack special edition which may be all that's currently on sale in the US, I don't know. John.
Your assumption that the film was "put out to 35mm negative" from the computer is I think slightly flawed. Firstly, no films were edited on the "original negative" - editors used a cutting copy - or print from the negative... and edited that on a Steenbeck, or moviola. And once film is locked, the negative is cut/spliced using the edited cutting copy as the guide. In the early days of non-linear editing, negative cuts were still done, but rather than using a cut/spliced print, the edge numbers from the negative were burnt into the telecined picture, and much like a cutting copy from a Steenbeck, this was then used as the basis for the cut negative. So I suspect this is what was done in this case. And that a cut negative existed for Mulholland Drive, that was used to strike cinema prints in the first place.
Thanks Domcoke. I did wonder if someone was tasked with going through some sort of rigmarole like that. If it was done it confirms the coarse grain was a deliberate choice. Interesting.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 yep. Pre Digital Intermediates, that's how all films were created. "Neg cutters" were a specialist role - tasked with taking the finished work print, which had temporary splices in, and then cementing the negative together using that print as the guide to where the cuts went. So in the early days of non-linear computer editing, this was still done. But rather than reading the negative's "edge numbers" [which were printed along the edge of the neg, and in turn visible on the print]. The telecine read these edge numbers automatically, and they were converted into a burnt-in timecode on screen. And so rather than sending the cut print to the neg cutter, a tape version was played out, and that's what was used as a guide. It's the reason why many older films can have new masters relatively easily by scanning the cut negative - even in the early days of computer editing - 96 to around 2003 - which is when DIs started to gain popularity. That's when the hinterland of negs scanned at 2k started. [apologies if you already knew most of this ;) ]
@@domcoke I don't think I knew any of that domcoke so it's all wonderful new information to me. I had wondered how the original negatives survived the editing process unscathed. I had thought about a duplicate negative being used but I didn't consider a timecode on the negative to facilitate that approach and without that it seemed like an almost impossible task. Well, one hell of a rigmarole at the least.
Thank you!
John.
I used to love this movie, and had long discussions about all its elements, scenes. But lately this kind of stuff rather irritates me. Directors making senseless incoherent crap, and then pretending they meant it that way. Or when the whole movie turns out to be a dream - such an annoying, cheap trick, makes you feel you've wasted your time.
So my opinion of this particular movie changed also. They were just saving a failed pilot however they could, by tacking on some scenes at the end. Then sat quietly in the corner with a meaningful expression, looking at people argue and try and make sense of it.
I know what you mean Lenny as there certainly are a few characters in this film who are introduced and were clearly intended to be part of a bigger whole but that never came to fruition. That does mix things up a little more than required but If you go back and watch the film again it is all there from the start that it's in Betty's mind until the final act. During the opening the camera falls into the bed or the duvet or pillow or whatever it is, the chap with the mental trouble in the diner talking to his psychiatrist/psychologist uses the word 'dream'. The monstrous human at the back of the diner appears to have the unexplained empty blue box in one scene and then after discovering the blue box in her handbag at the Silencio club the two gals return home and Betty disappears, the inference being that the blue box represents a passage from dream world to reality. Was she dead all the time and this is her soul creating a fake memory of how she'd have liked things to have been? It is a strange film but I like films that make me think these days. Twenty years ago I guarantee that I wouldn't have liked it.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 No, I understand John, as I said I spent a while thinking and talking about it, even explaining and inviting other people on forums to watch it 15-20 years ago. Or whenever I sat down showing it to someone, I begged to pay attention right from the first moments, saying it's important.
That's what I meant by being later irritated by the whole 'it was all a dream' construct in other films, I didn't want to write spoilers here. But since you did, yeah, basically she's falling dead into a pillow, and the whole movie is the last seconds of her brain activity.
What an awful Bluray cover 👎🏻
The Criterion version has a take on the original poster so you'll probably prefer that one. John.