Thunderbolt and Lightfoot 4K UHD (1974)

[The Admiral]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Watched this last night and while I agree with the review that it's a relatively small upgrade over the 4k scan BD I disagree that it's too dark. I noticed no crush issues and dark scenes seemed appropriately lit. I think Svet's system and insistence on HDR10 are tainting reviews again. In any event still a nice upgrade, if not an essential one.

Movie is such a unique one. You can see why the director went on to be all over the place quality wise. It has such great stuff in it but also so many odd choices. A really contrived aspect of the ending has always bothered me as well. Still it's a very compelling film in the end thanks to excellent dialog and performances and some truly wonderful shots of America's Midwest.

I have been unable to make up my mind about this one. On one hand, I would really like to upgrade to the 4K disc but, on the other hand, I already have the outstanding 4K-remastered Kino release from a couple of years ago and I'm wondering if I shouldn't just invest the money in something else, if the upgrade from the Blu-ray to the 4K UHD disc is marginal at best. Then again...
Hmm. Any thoughts?