Invasion of the Body Snatchers 4K UHD (1978)

[formula_nebula]

Originally Posted by mar3o

My copy is out for delivery from Rarewaves. They pack like crap so I'm hoping the rigid slipbox gives this one a chance.

My copy is out for delivery from Orbitdvd. They pack like a champ. Movie surrounded by bubble wrap, inside a sturdy box. I expect nothing but perfection coming from them, as they have always done with my past orders

[mar3o]

Originally Posted by formula_nebula

My copy is out for delivery from Orbitdvd. They pack like a champ. Movie surrounded by bubble wrap, inside a sturdy box. I expect nothing but perfection coming from them, as they have always done with my past orders

I get it. As I've said I buy from the boutique shops too. But sometimes I have to save a bit here and there especially with rising prices.

Rarewaves is great at providing replacements. I just wish they packed better in the first place. Amazon is a lost cause but it would be nice if others didn't try to model their shipping standards to Amazon's.

[Matt89]

My copy just cleared customs and will be delivered tomorrow. That was fast, it only shipped on the 8th.

[TheZatch]

Received my Original Artwork 4K set from Arrow itself this afternoon. Everything was packed well and the item arrived in excellent condition. I'm not really a fan of the slip over the chipboard however if it provides some protection to the chipboards during transit, then so be it, I guess.

I'm watching the disc now and it looks exquisite.

[formula_nebula]

Originally Posted by mar3o

I get it. As I've said I buy from the boutique shops too. But sometimes I have to save a bit here and there especially with rising prices.

Rarewaves is great at providing replacements. I just wish they packed better in the first place. Amazon is a lost cause but it would be nice if others didn't try to model their shipping standards to Amazon's.

I would just rather pay a little more for the peace of mind, and not worry about the hassle of doing any returns.

I get it though. Prices on movies are becoming outrageous. I do have something coming from Rarewaves but, it's nothing fancy. So, i'm not to concerned if they just ship it in a bubble mailer.

[deanopipkin1970]

Has anyone had a chance to compare the UK 4K UHD with the German 4K UHD???

[Muyfa666]

Got my Arrow original art 4K today. Looking very nice.

Not sure how it compares to the US Kino Lorber, but Arrow's artwork are usually spot on at least. :-)

[RestlessEye]

My original artwork edition arrived in mint condition from Arrow. Thankfully they didn’t ship it in an oversized box like they did with Barbarella and The Warriors.

[cupboy]

My original artwork edition arrived in mint condition from Arrow....

Well that sure sold out quick.

I'm hoping someone compares this to the German version.

[shane54]

This is what the Arrow booklet says about the restoration.

I think that Arrow used the same transfer like Capelight Pictures Germany?

[Kyle15]

Originally Posted by shane54

This is what the Arrow booklet says about the restoration.

I think that Arrow used the same transfer like Capelight Pictures Germany?

There's only one 4k master from MGM which is what Kino released and Capelight released and now Arrow.

[Mosin-Nagant]

The film has barely launched and the difference in encoding between Arrow Video and Kino Lorber is already striking me... Definitive release, as far as I'm concerned. Quel magnifique film.

[Jompa]

Originally Posted by shane54

This is what the Arrow booklet says about the restoration.

I think that Arrow used the same transfer like Capelight Pictures Germany?

I noticed one mistake. It has it's original Stereo sound. Not Mono.

[Muyfa666]

Originally Posted by Mosin-Nagant

The film has barely launched and the difference in encoding between Arrow Video and Kino Lorber is already striking me... Definitive release, as far as I'm concerned. Quel magnifique film.

Good to hear. :-) Are there already a comparison?

[notops]

Originally Posted by Jompa

I noticed one mistake. It has it's original Stereo sound. Not Mono.

And was regarded at the time as one of the finest examples of what the Dolby System could bring to the table.

[Jompa]

Yes, i can believe that.

[SpazeBlue]

Originally Posted by Muyfa666

Good to hear. :-) Are there already a comparison?

Yep:

Originally Posted by Kyle15

Kino/Arrow comparison is HERE! Caps taken on MPC-HC with MadVR. (of note, one of the Arrow caps is off by a frame but it's the best I could do)

https://slow.pics/c/g5vHSNI7

The difference here is not surprising! Kino's has a brightness issue that overbakes everything somewhat and clips detail in hightlights. Blatant filtering too. Encode chokes on the grain even worse than Shout's Carrie, which is a better disc in comparison. Arrow's might looked crushed but it's not like that on my TV tho it's certainly darker. Brooke Adams' close-up is a good example of how messy things are on Kino's disc. Arrow handles everything superbly as expected!

[Muyfa666]

Originally Posted by SpazeBlue

Yep:

The Arrow does look very nice.

Glad I got rid of my Kino now.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by SpazeBlue

Yep:

Wow, that's a huge brightness difference. Not gonna lie, it makes the Kino look more appealing at a glance (accurate or not) because of how eyes work. I thought Arrow's Conans were a tad on the dark side as well. I'm sure the Arrow is more correct though, and will look fine in a dark room.

Eager to compare them myself. Kind of a shame though, I wanted to compare the encoding on like-for-like releases and now I can't.

[rickardl]

These show less differences in brightness
Comparison from another place:
Arrow vs Capelight: https://slow.pics/c/mofcw75R
Capelight vs Kino: https://slow.pics/c/H05Hm6Db