Posted by DH on 11/15/05 21:34

Turbohat wrote:
> Was planning to but the R1 but the R2 2 disc version was so, so cheap in
> Tesco (only £12.77)
>
> Checked out the disc today briefly and 2 questions leap to mind after seeing
> it at the cinema (and not paying much attention at the time).
>
> 1stly, was it originally shown in 1.85:1 (as the DVD is) at the cinema. With
> a BIG!!!! film I was expecting the usual ultra-wide 2.35 or 2.40:1
>
> Secondly, the picture seems very over-exposed (to use a photography
> description), under saturated in terms of colour, and verym, very, VERY!!!!
> grainy. I remember it being underaturated at the cinema, but don't recall
> the grain. Again, is this as per the original?
>
> Thanks
>
>

IIRC, yes to all.

Not totally sure re aspect, and I dont think it would be strictly defined as over
exposed, but mine has quite low saturation and high grain, a bit like some parts of
Band of Brothers. Gives a feel of oversaturation, but more so : immediacy and a lot
of the action feels like its hand held stuff.
DH

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