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Title: Impressive transfer for this 22 years old cult sci fi
Review: Whether you adore or totally disdain Dune( that's the kind of film ), the original movie from David Lynch, the hi def 1080p transfer really shines. The Universal compressor(s) that did the job really made it to be one of the very few pristine movies from the 80s comparable to video quality of newer releases being 5-10 years old. Interior shots are incredibly rich, detailed ( even revealing source focus and limitations, yet very occasionally ). However, some black spots, exteriors at night and special effects still show some grain and noise - but how to expect better from analog effects made then ?Sounds are OK, sometimes amplified through good bass effects ( like the thumper scenes ). Extras are on standard def, as for any catalog movie.Dune HD DVD will most probably be the ultimate home version for the years to come. Highest recommendation possible, for fans of the film.
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