The Time Bandits (Terry Gilliam)

[Arkadin]

it is not totally crisp and clean as far as the print.
I haven't watched it in a while, but I do remember thinking it looked very good as far as clarity and detail, but had obvious print stuff that they did not attempt to digitally "clean up".
lots of little tiny white dots pop up often.
for an early 80's film though, it's one of the best looking bds I have seen as far as clarity of detail and ability to resolve dark scenes without looking like a total mess.
what you're describing sounds a bit worse actually, but, of course, I'm not sure.
I don't recall thinking it looked "very scratchy" by any means.
btw: it is a locked b release if that matters to you.
I had to go region free long ago to avoid going insane with all the amazing bds in Europe.