Penton,
My background is in both photo-chemical as well as digital restoration.
It is not in compression, although I understand quite a bit more than the basics. I am not "fluent" in compression.
I saw Gangs at an Academy screening, and vividly recall the look and texture of the film. Those who screen it shortly will have a better point of reference.
My gut reaction is that this is derived from the same master used to create the original DVD, but with everything negative heightened via high definition.
A real pity, as the film deserves the quality treatment.
While not being a Pollyanna, my hope is that this will come down to something as simple as the shipping of the wrong master for compression.
RAH
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