haineshisway
Senior HTF Member
Had the opportunity to check out the new transfer of Doctor Dolittle, coming in November from Twilight Time. I know the film has a devoted following, usually people who saw it at a tender age. I attended the premiere at the Paramount Theater in Hollywood, and I have never seen so many people at a Hollywood premiere bolt after information. The consensus back then from just about everyone was that it was a bloated, leaden mess. But time is funny, and there are many, including many here, who just love the film. And divorced from its era and compared to today, it's not all that bad anymore. The songs are wonderful, certainly, and then there's the old adage, "they don't make 'em like this anymore."
I bought the German Blu-ray when it came out, and it may be the ugliest and worst Blu-ray in history - faded color and from 35mm. And yet, I read comments from people who thought it was perfectly fine - what those people will think of this new transfer in 4K from the large format negative is anyone's guess - if the German Blu-ray was "perfectly fine" then one would probably have to say that this new transfer is nirvana, the berries, top of the heap, the gold standard. However, knowing these things as I do, some will probably not rave because that's what some do.
I'm raving. This is an amazing transfer - crystal clear, a riot of perfect color and great sound. It's breathtaking to see and funnily when something looks this good it actually helps the enjoyment of the film. And in reality, I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed. And for those who have unconditional love for the movie, well, you will be in heaven. I shall now use the German Blu-ray as a frisbee.
I bought the German Blu-ray when it came out, and it may be the ugliest and worst Blu-ray in history - faded color and from 35mm. And yet, I read comments from people who thought it was perfectly fine - what those people will think of this new transfer in 4K from the large format negative is anyone's guess - if the German Blu-ray was "perfectly fine" then one would probably have to say that this new transfer is nirvana, the berries, top of the heap, the gold standard. However, knowing these things as I do, some will probably not rave because that's what some do.
I'm raving. This is an amazing transfer - crystal clear, a riot of perfect color and great sound. It's breathtaking to see and funnily when something looks this good it actually helps the enjoyment of the film. And in reality, I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed. And for those who have unconditional love for the movie, well, you will be in heaven. I shall now use the German Blu-ray as a frisbee.
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