Although historically, not totally factual, I cannot imagine even the most ardent history buffs not taking a liking to Joe Wright’s take on the early days of Sir Winston Churchill’s role as British Prime Minister during the early days of WWII.
Gary Oldman’s performance is mesmerizing, and the film, as a whole, is a superior entertainment.
Universal’s Blu-ray, presumably based upon the 2k data files is perfect in every regard, as it should be.
Dolby Atmos rounds out the presentation nicely.
One of the finest films of 2017.
For those who may not have read his tomes on the Second World War, Sir Winston’s works are highly suggested.
Up-rezzed, in projection to 4k, imagery holds up nicely. No reason for a 4k disc, as even in an uprez, Mr. Oldman’s makeup begins to show its seams in some closeups.
Image – 5
Audio – 5 (Dolby Atmos)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Highly Recommended
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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