I appreciate you not giving away spoilers, even though the movie is old. As someone who is younger, a lot of these "older " movies are new in my eyes, so I like to be able to appreciate them for the first time when possible.

Bro every time I google a review for a 4k version of a movie your channel always comes up first! haha you're holding it down!!

The Special Effects elements were shot in 65mm, so that by the time they have multiple passes through the optical printer, the image degradation that takes place is not as noticeable when the 65mm is copied to 35mm, and then cut into the film.

ET is excellent in the 4K format with the HDR I could see things in the film that I didn't notice before I also had my son watch it with me for his first time seeing it on this format was a lot of fun definitely worth the upgrade in my opinion

how can you like film and not like grain?

I have enjoyed watching your 4k reviews and you really taught me what to look out for when deciding on buying a 4k movie. I would like to ask if you would review the dark crystal that got a 4k upgrade not too long ago.

Your channel is way so cool buddy. Appreciate your time and effort.

Hearing you speak of your wishes to get to 15k while you’re now at 91k+ makes me very happy for you bro!

Mine came with a slipcover. I’m playing my copy on a Sony OLED 4K 65-inch monitor, a Sony 4K UHD Blu Ray player with HDR and Dolby Vision capability. My days of Sony Video Projectors (SXRD and LCD) are long past, three projectors from 2001 to 2014. Those bulbs got expensive and wore out way too fast (so did the projectors), and by the time 4k Sony projectors hit the scene I had had enough of the aggravation and expense. The film in 4K on my Sonly OLED looks just like it did back in the 1970s when I made three special trips across the river to Philadelphia to see it at the now defunct Sam Eric Theater on 1908 Chestnut Street in 70mm and six track magnetic sound. When I caught a showing of it in a tiny theater one town over from me here in South Jersey (now a bank parking lot), it was a 35mm print, and I was amazed at how it looked every bit as good as the 70mm print at the Sam Eric had looked. Only later, did I learn that Spielberg blew up the 35mm original for special “roadshow” 70mm engagements. Why couldn’t he have just filmed the damn thing in 70mm? The 70mm version’s only real advantage was it had six discreet audio channels, and overhead sound effects like helicopters circling overhead, ordering Roy Neary and company to vacate Devil’s Tower. I’ve owned a Super 8, 400-foot highlight reel (Mono sound only), the film on VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, Blu Ray and now 4K Blu Ray (trading up from the older copies each time), and STILL the sound of the helicopters fail to dance around the room. They still don’t. It’s the one thing I’ve hated about the soundtrack since acquiring it years ago on Laserdisc. The audio has been somewhat repurposed to favor the front channels. Maybe that’s okay for just watching it through the TV speakers, but not when your theater room is outfitted for DTS 5.1 (and later 7.1 Master Audio) surround. The film has never sounded as good as it did in discreet 6 channel sound via the 70 mm theatrical print.

In 1980 saw it a drive in. Thumbs up. ✅

If you don't like grain, turn the contrast and sharpness down, brightness up a bit.

Exactly the information I was looking for to make my purchase decision. Thanks!

The theatrical version is my favorite.

one of my favourite sci fi classic movies and by Steven Spielberg

I owned this on VHS, laserdisc many versions, dvd many versions and they were so-so. I read bad reviews for this on 4k so I am surprised to hear you like this 4k.

Thank you for the review.

I know the theater you talk about I live about 1 and a half miles from there great theater love all there 70mm and 35mm showings hopefully they’ll open back up soon

Great pick ups, man! I JUST picked up (from Amazon) Close Encounters and Bridge, but instead of Schindler, I got ET for my kids and I to enjoy. I was excited to fill some holes in my 4K collection with these titles. Thanks for the review!!

Last part of the movie filmed at Devil's Tower, Wy. Been there twice, beautiful country. Stayed at the KOA Campground at the base of the tower and on the film site location.

I have the collectors edition of this with teh light up and sound box. Its pretty awesome. :)

was just thinking of Schindler's List, online it's on sale at most big box store sites, wondering the same thing, how the black and white would look in 4K.

New follower. You do a spectacular job

I can't wait to see Jaws in 4k!

This is VERY HEAVY GRAIN, love the movie but way way way heavy Grain and HDR in some scenes over saturated. I own the 4K Special Editions box with lights and sounds. But wish they have done a much better job with Grains..Too Heavy. I reference 2001 Space Odyssey & E. T. Movie Beautiful 4K transfer here.

Owned it on VHS, laserdisc, DVD. Will buy on 4K thx

JAWS 4K 2020 (45th anniversary) 110%

Great movie and I remember seeing it as a kid but I just watched it again a year or so ago and I really enjoyed it and maybe one day I can own it on some format

just realised i had picked this up in a bundle and never watched it in 4k lol

Jeff just saw your review of this. I Will definitely be purchasing Schindler's list. I saw this in the theater in 1977. I just saw this in 4k. The grain to me is a problem. The movie and special effects are great. I just bought a 4k bluersy no player. So I am looking forward to watching a lot of these old films in 4k. I saw your review of the early 90's Addams family. I agree with you on the film being fun. Looking forward to seeing the better color, and quality of the scenery.

The VFX were shot in 65mm, so the quality would hold up when optically printed down to 35mm for the final compositing. The live-action photography was only 35mm.

In 1977, most film speeds were barely above 100 ISO, so shooting in natural dark was going to need to be pushed +1-2 stops in the lab to get better exposure, hence why the grain is so pronounced: it's the underexposed parts of the negative blown up to the point of visibility. I tend to love grain provided its an organic part of the image...if it's a sign that the DP didn't know what he was doing, then it irritates me.

I'm new to this format. What is meant by "grain" in a film?

Great work on the review man! I absolutely love this movie. I saw it in 1977 during it's theatrical release. I saw it at a great 70mm theater that we had here in Denver at the time. I picked this up the day I got my 4k TV, it was one of my first 4k watches. I watched my digital copy on my Apple TV 4k, via Apple TV app. The picture on my digital copy is even better than the disc!

6:52 "Indiana" lol

lookin forward to your opinion of Schinders List

Heck yeah! I was just talking about wanting this in 4k. And you're right.... Jaws is the prize... 😁

Finally proper films

I got a remastered and restored Blu-ray copy War of the Worlds 1953 sound was done by Ben Burtt and I only have a 2.5 soundbar, I watched the film in stereo and you can watch it in the original mono but as I said I watched it in the new restored sound and it nearly blew me out of the room.

does the normal blu ray contain all three versions of the film?

I got it with slipcover

65MM was used for filming the special effects like many movies of it's time.

Have this on 4k blu ray amazing picture for the age of the movie.

I haven't seen it yet. I have the 4K, so I guess I should watch it?

I go to the Bull Moose in Salem, NH. I love that place. I first heard of Bull Moose thrpugh.a KZfaq video. My only problem with Bull Moose is that there's so much stuff and not enough money. As for 70mm Dolby, I saw the first Star Wars film in Boston in 70mm with my grade school in 1977. What I don't like about 70mm is that when a film plays as t Coolidge Corner, they move their midnight movies upstairs and I hate the upstairs auditorium.

The digital copy is the "Director's Cut" only. But very good.

2020 i purchased the 4K version was expecting more from this movie Dolby Atmos for one over head ufo fly over scene cleaner sharper higher rsesolution even a little 3D thrown in but wasn not

No, it's not just that the grain is extremely heavy, several shots are extremely soft and flat. It's too bad because I love this film. I've seen 16mm films that look much, much better than this. (See Bill Lustig's 'Maniac' with Joe Spinell.)

I recommend review of The "Glory" 4K I'm curious whether or not I should pick it up

I have the £45 version with 4k light up special box.. I have original video. Normal dvd Bluray And original program you could buy at the time at the cinema

Not a fan of heavy grain unless it’s done for effect, like Saving Private Ryan. Otherwise, it’s an annoying distraction. Having said that, I couldn’t resist the special package with the lights and sound.

I respectfully have to disagree with you on this one! I found the grain atrocious to the extent where I turned it off and watched the Blu-ray instead. I thought the colour palette was horrible too - very saturated in parts that made it look like one of those cheap DVD copies we used to get off that guy in work years ago! :D

I am old enough that I got to see it in the theaters.

Is the directors cut in 4k as well?

Did anyone else find that the shadow detail on this release was lost compared to previous versions. Scenes at night were especially dark to where there were things that you couldn't see in this release which you could see in previous versions.

Great review!!! I still have to buy Close Encounters and E.T. on 4K. I think Jaws is coming on out next year because it’s going to be the 45th anniversary. I’m so ready buy Jaws and the others too.🙌🔥🙌🔥🙌🔥

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I love the heavy grain. So much rich texture. DNR kills all that wonderful detail. Kudos to Spielberg and his team for their great job. This is one of my favorite films.

1st time ever I disagreed with a review of yours. This 4k blows and I would recommended not buying this and hope maybe SHOUT! or ARROW does a remaster.

Hey, this might seem like a strange question, but can I ask you to do me a favor? I've had my copy of the Close Encounters 4k for a while and I also think it's a stunning transfer. However, I noticed that there's one shot in the movie that has a very strange flaw in the form of a white line across the frame that shouldn't be there. I made a video showing exactly what I'm talking about so you can see what I mean. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLtkZqd5yduxnmw.html I was wondering if you could just quickly look at your copy and tell me if you see the same issue. Thanks.

24-hour SiFi/Horror marathon still a thing at the Sommerville in Feb?

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Boy let it not be said .......you repeat yourself.........LOL

The Blu-ray 40th has absolute garbage audio. No dynamic range. Movies sound better.

The earlier blu-ray edition looked far better. Sorry, this 4K is grainy and ugly.

Complete waste of money in 4K, looks terrible!

They movie is so heavy grain its ruin, don't waste u money on this, the movie is so bad because of this, i don't even want to see it, so bad is it, got the 30th Anniversary on blu ray and it is NOT so heavy grain, another destroyd old movie in 4K.

My god. I was hoping for SOME side by side comparisons. All I get is a dude’s face. Thank god for the sliding play icon.

🎯 KZfaqr GATURKS says: What's up with grain.... they should be able to get rid of that by now.... 🙁

Take some of pointers from Spare Change or Chris Stuckmann and slim down your reviews. Your movie reviews are way too long bro.