http://www.mania.com/bluray-shopping-ba ... 39606.html
DVD Talk:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/63489/touch-of-evil/
Universal's Limited Edition Blu-ray + Digital HD of Touch of Evil is an almost exact duplicate of the contents of the multi-disc DVD set from 2008 ... but there's a big difference. The added resolution and broader contrast range really makes the image pop..
Beaver:
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompar ... ofevil.htm
Firstly the Universal don't bother with the dual-ratios. There is no 1.37:1 versions. They include all three versions ('Reconstruction', 'Theatrical' + 'Preview') in 1.85;1 on one, seamlessly-branched, Blu-ray disc. It is less robust than the UK BD showing a consistent 20 Mbps video bitrate for all three. What is most striking is the amount of information in the frame. The new Universal has more on the left and top edges.
After the first captures comparison it looked like the MoC (British TOE Bluray release of 2011) would be dramatically better...but as I made more comparison captures...the Universal took the edge with superior contrast supporting slightly tighter detail. Aside from the cropping, I suspect the MoC is the most authentic in appearance. So I think both packages have a lot to offer.
The image is a darn-sight better than the SD versions - in just about every visual category. There is more detail visible as contrast, a function of sharpness, is crisper (far less muddy). The widescreen the 'scope' factor is far more defined and it's a pleasure to see the 1080P has infused some depth into the presentation...These transfers are clean and fans should be immensely pleased with the more film-like appearance.
This has taken the already-essential and complete DVD sets and improved it - making it one of the more important Blu-rays of the entire year. Very strongly recommended!