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Not a fan of "Origin Stories," when it comes to filmed sequels. Not now. Never was. Probably one of the reasons I can no longer abide anything Star Wars or Star Trek.
But I'll make an exception for Taylor Sheridan's further exploration of his Yellowstone series.
Following in the footsteps of 1883, a superb limited 10-episode series, 1923 shines with the same pixel dust.
Paramount has done right by all three series, in allowing them to hit home video, even in the lowly Blu-ray format.
But here's what's interesting, and I must support Paramount's decision to make these available to the audience that desires them via physical media, because the quality of the Blu-rays, at least on my system in projection, and from a normal seating area, looks precisely like 4k.
The imagery on these discs is beyond perfect.
Here's another thing that popped out at me. I believe I'm seeing night-for-night photography, and if that's accurate, it's absolutely gorgeous in its ability to preserve shadow detail.
Casting, likewise (I keep thinking of Isabel May in 1883, and she continues here - in a way) is superb.
Harrison Ford is very Harrison Ford-ish and wonderful in the role. Helen Mirren kicks it up to an even higher level. Watching her is akin to viewing a master's class on acting, especially when she work without dialogue. She would have made a superb silent film actor, but had she done that, we'd probably not have her today.
There is a second season one the way, which we should see next year, unless the strike continues.
Image – 5
Audio – 5 (Dolby TrueHD 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Worth your attention - 9
Slipcover rating - 1
Highly Recommended
RAH
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But I'll make an exception for Taylor Sheridan's further exploration of his Yellowstone series.
Following in the footsteps of 1883, a superb limited 10-episode series, 1923 shines with the same pixel dust.
Paramount has done right by all three series, in allowing them to hit home video, even in the lowly Blu-ray format.
But here's what's interesting, and I must support Paramount's decision to make these available to the audience that desires them via physical media, because the quality of the Blu-rays, at least on my system in projection, and from a normal seating area, looks precisely like 4k.
The imagery on these discs is beyond perfect.
Here's another thing that popped out at me. I believe I'm seeing night-for-night photography, and if that's accurate, it's absolutely gorgeous in its ability to preserve shadow detail.
Casting, likewise (I keep thinking of Isabel May in 1883, and she continues here - in a way) is superb.
Harrison Ford is very Harrison Ford-ish and wonderful in the role. Helen Mirren kicks it up to an even higher level. Watching her is akin to viewing a master's class on acting, especially when she work without dialogue. She would have made a superb silent film actor, but had she done that, we'd probably not have her today.
There is a second season one the way, which we should see next year, unless the strike continues.
Image – 5
Audio – 5 (Dolby TrueHD 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Worth your attention - 9
Slipcover rating - 1
Highly Recommended
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate, HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
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