StudioCanal new 4K restored Kind Hearts & Coronets (1 Viewer)

[Kevin Collins]

The greatest Ealing comedy and one of the all-time greatest British films has just been upgraded. I just did a quick comparison between the new region ‘B’-locked 4K restoration of Kind Hearts & Coronets and the one previously released in 2011. To my eyes, the differences in picture quality are very subtle – the only thing I found noticeable was more grain in the new 4K restoration. The special features are different and there are now German subtitles as an option. I don’t think the differences between the two releases warrant an upgrade but it was really great having an excuse to see this again!
Interestingly, there is now a title card inserted right at the beginning stating that some of the language reflects historical attitudes which audiences may find offensive. The film is presented as originally screened for reasons of historical preservation. If only Disney had a similar attitude towards their classics...

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[titch]

Whoops - somehow your thread has hijacked my thread !

https://www.hometheaterforum.com/co...red-kind-hearts-coronets.362724/#post-4756922

 

[Blu_rayfan66]

Just fyi, also comes in a lovely collectors edition with slipbox etc.

 

[Blu_rayfan66]

...the new release (70th Anniversary Edition) that is...

 

[Garysb]

Has anyone determined if this is the same as or superior to the KINO release?

Thanks

 

[willyTass]

the studio canal release was sourced from BFI 4k scans . The KINO blu ray was sourced from an earlier 2k scan. The studio canal release is more highly resolved and you can see the film grain .

the SC release (log in for 1080p caps ) Photo 6

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The Kino release. Photo 19

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[Garysb]

Rarewaves currently has a 20% off coupon on "Vintage Classics" including "Kind Heart"

Most Region 2 locked I believe.

Kind Hearts & Coronets 70th Anniversary EditionDefault Title

June 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the original UK release of KIND HEARTS & CORONETS, the jewel in Ealing Studios' crown, and arguably one of the finest British films ever made. To celebrate this anniversary STUDIOCANAL are releasing a stunning restoration on Blu-ray and DVD as part of...

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