7.9 | / 10 |
Users | 4.2 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
A mild-mannered cattle rancher takes on the task of shepherding a captured outlaw to the train that will deliver him to prison.
Starring: Glenn Ford, Van Heflin, Felicia Farr, Leora Dana, Henry Jones (I)Drama | 100% |
Western | 56% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: LPCM Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English SDH
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (locked)
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Delmer Daves's "3:10 to Yuma" (1957) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Criterion. The supplemental features on the disc include two brand new and exclusive video interviews with writer Elmore Leonard and Peter Ford, son of actor Glenn Ford. The release also arrives with an illustrated booklet featuring an essay by critic Kent Jones. In English, with optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-A "locked".
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Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Delmer Daves' 3:10 to Yuma arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Criterion.
The following text appears inside the booklet provided with this Blu-ray release:
"This new digital master was produced from a restoration undertaken by Sony, for which a digital transfer was created in 4K resolution on a Spirit 4K scanner from a 35mm fine-grain master from the restored 35mm original camera negative; the restoration work was then performed in 2K resolution. The original monaural soundtrack was restored from the original 35mm D/M/E magnetic master.
Restoration and mastering supervised by: Grover Crisp/Sony Pictures, Culver City, CA.
Colorist: Tess Walsh."
Sourced from a new 4K digital restoration, the high-definition transfer is indeed very impressive. Virtually all close-ups throughout the film boast fantastic depth and clarity, allowing one to see even extremely small facial details (see screencapture #4). The larger panoramic shots are even more impressive - depth and especially fluidity are simply outstanding (see screencapture #3). Furthermore, there is a wide range of impressively balanced and very healthy whites, grays and blacks. The outdoor footage, in particular, looks wonderful (see screencapture #14). Light grain is evenly distributed throughout the entire film. The image is crisp and very sharp, but there isn't even a whiff of post-production sharpening. Also, there are no serious stability issues - frame transitions are excellent and there is no edge flicker. Finally, there are no large damage marks, debris, cuts, or warps to report in this review. To sum it all up, this is indeed a truly wonderful organic presentation of a classic western, arguably one of the most stylish to be released on Blu-ray to date. (Note: This is a Region-A "locked" Blu-ray release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-A or Region-Free PS3 or SA in order to access its content).
There are two standard audio tracks on this Blu-ray disc: English LPCM 1.0 and English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. For the record, Criterion have provided optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature.
I viewed the film with the original mono track and later on did various tests to see how it compares to the 5.1 track. Generally speaking, the 5.1 track is slightly more intense but only during select sequences. Anyone expecting impressive surround movement will likely be disappointed. Both the original mono track and the 5.1 track are notably crisp and well rounded. Frankie Laine's hit 3:10 To Yuma sounds simply fantastic on both. The dialog is free of excessive hiss, clicks, and pops. Also, there are no problematic distortions to report in this review.
It was a special treat to revisit Delmer Daves's 3:10 to Yuma on Blu-ray. I think that it looks stunning, undoubtedly the best it ever has. I truly hope that after this release and Jubal Criterion will also consider bringing other classic westerns to Blu-ray. Some classic European westerns would also be great to see in the collection. Do not hesitate to order 3:10 to Yuma, folks. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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