Repulsion [Blu-ray]

Inutile de parler du film en lui-même, chef d'oeuvre du septième art et film notable dans la filmographie de son réalisateur. Le transfert HD est très bon, et les pistes audio (surtout la VO) en 2.0 MONO DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO sont très claires, et par moments vraiment oppressantes (sûrement plus que si il s'agissait de 5.1 DTS-HD). Pour tous les sceptiques, ou qui auraient lu des tests peu favorables, sachez que "les années laser", revue spécialisée et fiable en la matière, a attribué une note technique de 8/10 au blu-ray de "Répulsion", et je cite: "un apport HD très convaincant pour les images";

"une image aux contrastes puissants, un rendu argentique respecté et , en dépit de quelques plans au grain d'origine parfois marqués, le film n'a jamais été aussi beau."

Alors, amis cinéphiles, n'hésitez-plus, et procurez vous cette très belle édition du film ! ;)

-> BLU-RAY review

Transfer looks fairly good.
But instead of the usual Blu-ray Full HD 24fps 1920x1080p (= "progressive" - i.e. frame AFTER frame) , what you get is a 1920x1080i (= "interlaced" - i.e. 50 interlaced semi images per sec.) picture playing at 50 Hz, resulting in slightly flickering/pulsating parts of the image especially on bright surfaces like walls (eg TC 00:08:44; 40:36; 41:25; 43:43; 44:29; 44:58; 45:18) or even Catherine's face in the opening shot at TC 00:01:55.
Overall the print looks fairly good and will please fans of this particular movie, incl. myself.

Released "avec le soutien du CNC" and carrying audio commentary by both Roman Polanski AND Catherine Deneuve, I guess this must be an official release.
But why they didn't use a FILM print, or even better - if still available - the orig. camera negative (instead of a 50 Hz video master), isn't entirely clear. Maybe the commentary by director Polanski will provide the answers, haven't checked that yet.
On the other hand blubeaver.ca (see their site for a review) list the "RC A locked" Criterion BD with 1080p and playing at 24fps. (quote: "the Criterion editions which are advertised as 'New, restored high-definition digital transfer(s), approved by director Roman Polanski")
As both BD releases are available on amazon, you can have your pick!

Film: 8/10
Picture quality: 8,5/10 (1920x1080i 50 Hz)
Aspect ratio: 1,66:1 (orig.); Pillarboxed
Run time (50 Hz): 1:40'46"
Audio: GB;F
ST: F o/-
black and white
Chpt.: 10
RC B
Extras:
- Making-of "A British Horror Movie", 24' SD
- Audio commentary R. Polanski and C. Deneuve (English; ST: F )
- Interview Prof. Richard Gregory, neuropsychiatrist, 11' SD
- 2 Galleries: Poster art, production drawings
- Trailer, SD
Studio: Opening Meridiane Group / Filmedia