Now 83 years young, it has survived by happenstance and not planning, and arrives from Criterion via Warner Bros.’ RKO library.
And for those unfamiliar with its myriad of pleasures, stands as a beacon that makes most new films appear as just so much manufactured garbage.
Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, a brilliant screenplay all come together toward a perfect film.
Original elements have been gone for decades, and we’ve been treated to soft, contrasty dupes, but the powers that be have scanned the universe and returned with imagery that while far from original, still allows a representation of what the film once was, albeit with contemporary properly characteristic grain.
Audio is fine.
One of my top 25 films, and as remarkable and entertaining on the 25th viewing as the first.
Should there be anyone out there unfamiliar with Bringing Up Baby, I’m extremely jealous of the pleasure to be received going in cold.
Image – 3.25
Audio – 4
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from DVD and earlier Blu-ray – Yes
Very 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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