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All the excitement of the Arabian Nights is orchestrated in this thrilling tale of romance, revenge and high drama. Orphaned as a young child and adopted by a band of notorious thieves, the now-grown Ali Baba (Jon Hall) sets out to avenge his father's murder, reclaim the royal throne, and rescue his childhood love Amara (Maria Montez) from the clutches of his treacherous enemy. A lavish adventure classic, co-starring the great Andy Devine, and filmed in glorious Technicolor, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is presented for the first time for home viewing in the UK in a stunning restored high-definition transfer.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
A stunning early Technicolor film proving the value of Blu-Ray upgrades on classic films
19 Oct 2010
Format:Blu-ray
This blu-ray is barebones except for a music and effects track, but it certainly makes a point in favor of high-definition upgrades of classic films. The Universal region-1 DVD was quite impressive in showcasing the original color elements of this Technicolor matinee movie, but the the blu-ray gives it a detailed rendering that closely resembles an original film print. Noticeable brightness and detail is the big plus; and while the blu-ray colors are less saturated than on the dvd, this is a result of more accuracy in the transfer. The original soundtrack and optional music and effects track are presented in lossless DTS 2.0 that will correctly matrix to a monaural center-channel delivery; the blu-ray is region free in the correct 1:37 to 1 standard projection ration.
The film is a lavish, cheeecake adventure, campy in it's excesses, but beautiful to behold as a glorious Technicolor remnant of Hollywood in the forties.
The film is a lavish, cheeecake adventure, campy in it's excesses, but beautiful to behold as a glorious Technicolor remnant of Hollywood in the forties.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves [Blu-ray]
I have various copies of this film in other media but this Blu Ray is stunning. There appears to be no color registration problems causing halos around moving figures due to shrinkage of one of other of the 3-trip Technicolor negatives. The sound is clean & clear.
The only disappointment is that there is no trailer or any other extras.
I have various copies of this film in other media but this Blu Ray is stunning. There appears to be no color registration problems causing halos around moving figures due to shrinkage of one of other of the 3-trip Technicolor negatives. The sound is clean & clear.
The only disappointment is that there is no trailer or any other extras.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This high-definition version of the Technicolor restoration is pretty amazing. I've watched it up close on a high-quality monitor, and it's virtually flawless. The detail is so great that the matte paintings used in numerous scenes really jump out. The acid test is of course the 32-year-old Montez's close-ups which work well; the diffusion is VERY deftly done and doesn't draw attention to itself even in HD which is impressive, and means that the cinematographers REALLY knew what they were doing.
My only qualm is that the color in the original Technicolor release-prints would have been much more saturated and eye-popping, and the experience of seeing them in a theater would be dramatically different than viewing a restoration like this. I love seeing the restorations, but they offer a very distinct experience.
I was surprised that my estimations of Montez's acting ability went up a bit watching this; some subtlety comes through that doesn't normally show. She actually was fine when doing simple material that didn't exceed her abilities. Unfortunately I don't think that enough original material exists to create a similar restoration of "Cobra Woman".
My only qualm is that the color in the original Technicolor release-prints would have been much more saturated and eye-popping, and the experience of seeing them in a theater would be dramatically different than viewing a restoration like this. I love seeing the restorations, but they offer a very distinct experience.
I was surprised that my estimations of Montez's acting ability went up a bit watching this; some subtlety comes through that doesn't normally show. She actually was fine when doing simple material that didn't exceed her abilities. Unfortunately I don't think that enough original material exists to create a similar restoration of "Cobra Woman".
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ali baba and the forty thieves
fantastic film well filmed brilliant acting out standing story line one off the best golden oldies no one can outdo.
Published 8 months ago by anthony Cadman
Blu Ray gem.
Just like Saturday morning pictures ! great fun and fantastic Blu Ray. Would have thought it was filmed yesterday.
Published 9 months ago by Mal Barnes
Colourful family-friendly hokum
Throwing away most of the original story except the oil jars and "Open sesame!", Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is a handsome and undemanding Forties' Arabian Nights romp with... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Trevor Willsmer
Beautifully restored and wonderful Technicolor classic from the early...
All in all, one of the best, if not thee best, of the Universal American Arabian Nights fantasies made during the 1940's, with rousing action; glorious early Technicolor and a... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. Db Rayner
sheer nostalgia for many people
I saw this film when it first came out years ago in my youth, I loved the magic of it then and I was not disappointed, Jon Hall was the current hearthrob then and Maria Montez was... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. S. F. Fitzgerald
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