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July 22, 2010
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I esteem “Clash of the Titans,” but I’m terribly disappointed by the quality of this DVD. The “all-new digital transfer” that the manufacturer promises is quite possibly the worst transfer I’ve ever seen, enhancing the film’s visual flaws while disguising its merits. In composite shots, live-action elements are so washed-out as to appear almost black-and-white at times, while stop-motion elements are garishly shimmering and crisp, looking more like cartoons than dimensional objects. This is particularly pronounced in shots of the flying Pegasus; the digital transfer so exaggerates the matte lines around the figure that it appears to be a paper cut-out plastered against the sky. Even the handsome Medusa segment suffers from these defects: what was, in the new (and on VHS), an atmospheric balance of rich darks and flickering red lights, becomes a clash of nearly impenetrable spots of shadow against grainy, pale-brown relief. I’m no authority on digital transfers, but my guess is that this one was done as rapid and cheaply as possible, the manufacturer’s reasoning being (probably) that fans of Harryhausen will be so thrilled to have his films on DVD that they could care less what the films notice like. Well, I was thrilled to have “Clash of the Titans” on DVD–but when the abysmal quality of the transfer interferes with the very effects that manufacture the film spacious, my enthusiasm wanes considerably. I’d announce fans of Harryhausen to rob the video version, and to write furious letters to the manufacturer protesting their callous desecration of one of the master’s greatest films.
What a shame, this is Ray’s last feature film and they give the man a kick in his pants with this transfer. This has some of Ray’s best creations and it’s ruined with a washed out grainy print. I could not bring myself to give it a lower rating. The film deserves 5 stars for Harryhausen’s unbelievable work, but the DVD transfer keeps me from giving a stout thumbs up. The movie is unexcited very watchable and at a bargain impress it should not be passed by, but it should have been powerful better! Thankfully they are starting to work on releasing his films on Blue Ray….I’ll maintain my fingers crossed that they do this gifted genius justice!
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