An extended edition of the movie that restores two critical scenes and a gorgeous 4K UHD transfer with Dolby Vision HDR make The Way We Were well worth revisiting on its 50th anniversary. Though this period romance alternately excites and exasperates, the chemistry between Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, lush production values, and Oscar-winning music score and theme song distinguish director Sydney Pollack's film and keep us coming back to it. Solid audio and all the extras from the 2013 Blu-ray complete this definitive presentation of a beloved motion picture. Highly Recommended.
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Screen legends Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford make movie magic as the captivating star-crossed lovers, Hubbell Gardiner and Katie Morosky. Theirs is a classic love story sparked by the attraction of opposites, played out against the backdrop of American life during times of foreign war, domestic prosperity and McCarthy-era paranoia in Hollywood. Winner of two 1974 Academy Awards (Best Song "The Way We Were" and Best Score), this special 25th Anniversary Edition of the THE WAY WE WERE has been digitally remastered so you can enjoy this romantic epic the way it was meant to be seen and heard.
The press release for the 50th anniversary edition of The Way We Were touts a transfer "remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative," but what it doesn't state is when the remastering was done. This looks to be the same source that was used for Twilight Time's high-quality 2013 Blu-ray, and there's nothing at all wrong with that. The 2160p/HEVC H.265 transfer with Dolby Vision HDR beautifully renders Harry Stradling Jr.'s Oscar-nominated cinematography, which looks more vibrant, crisp, and lush in 4K UHD. The natural grain structure remains intact, with only a couple of scenes exuding excessive texture. Marvelous clarity and contrast, inky blacks, well-defined whites, and sumptuous color combine to produce a lovely film-like image that honors the movie's period setting and romantic nature. Reds especially pop; take a gander at Streisand's lipstick and nail polish, both of which make a bold statement, while the verdant landscapes and crystal blue sea and sky add panache to the picture. Costume fabrics are distinct, patterns are rock solid, and razor sharp close-ups highlight Streisand's creamy complexion and Redford's ruddiness. Shadow delineation is excellent and not a single nick, mark, or scratch dot the pristine print.
The 1080p Blu-ray comes surprisingly close to equaling its 4K UHD counterpart. Hues are a bit bolder and more vivid on the UHD disc, thanks to Dolby Vision, and fine details are just that much more discernible, too, but watching the standard Blu-ray - especially on an upconverting TV - is not at all a subpar experience. I certainly recommend upgrading if you're a diehard fan of The Way We Were, but the Blu-ray holds up quite well. Though the 4K UHD disc is still the clear winner, the margin of victory isn't as substantial as one might think and hope.
The Way We Were enjoys a devoted following and remains one of the most beloved romantic films of the 1970s, yet despite an enduring theme song and classic final scene, this glossy, nostalgic love story has lost some of its luster over the past half century. The star power of Streisand and Redford has not diminished, but the story's palatability has. The reinsertion of about five minutes of cut material helps the movie immeasurably, but doesn't solve all of its problems. Sony's 4K UHD presentation with Dolby Vision HDR isn't a huge step up from the 2013 Blu-ray, but combined with the restored snippets, excellent audio, a couple of noteworthy supplements, and classy packaging, this 50th anniversary release is certainly worthy of an upgrade and stands as the definitive edition of a film that lights the corners of many moviegoers' minds. Highly Recommended.
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