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Criterion: DVD vs. Blu-Ray

posted 14 years ago by SeanJoyce
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I've heard a few complaints about the Blu-Ray's transfer, so I'd like to hear some opinions from others. Is the quality of the Blu-Ray markedly superior to the DVD, or is the difference minimal?

I own the old WB DVD and am interested in upgrading. I don't yet own a Blu-Ray player, so I've been trying really hard to stick with buying DVDs, if possible.

Does Criterion's restoration of Ford's classic demand to be seen in Hi-Def on the newest technology?

"...if that was off, I'd be whoopin' your ass up and down this street." ~ an irate Tarantino

[–] captainapache 11 years ago

For those still interested in upgrading, screenshot comparisons from all three releases(1997 DVD / 2005 SE DVD / 2010 Criterion Bluray) are available at the below link. Scroll about halfway down the page:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews22/stagecoach_dvd_review.htm

[–] Struckworld7767 11 years ago

The Blu-Ray does look miles above any DVD, but there is a lot of print damage.

This isn't Criterion's fault since the original negative to the film is lost, but they found the best negative duplicates they could and put a lot of man hours into cleaning it up.

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