The Truman Show

Derek · October 21, 2003, 05:30:49 PM

The aspect ratio on this dvd is nearly fullscreen. Can anyone tell me if this is the correct aspect ratio as it was shown in theaters?

Ravi · October 21, 2003, 07:11:48 PM

It was shown at 1.85:1 in the US. DVD Beaver has a comparison between the US DVD and some other edition.

Derek · October 22, 2003, 09:27:09 AM

thanks

supremelegend · October 23, 2003, 08:51:09 AM

Actually, the aspect ratio of this movie was 1.66:1 (like Picnic at Hanging Rock, Peter Weir's earlier film).... it was shown as 1.85:1 at most U.S. theaters, because of the way films are usually projected here, in just 1.85 or 2.35. The 1.66:1 aspect ratio is the correct aspect ratio, and the one Weir shot it in. You are actually seeing the movie the way the director intended on the DVD, and if you saw it in the theater, you were seeing it in an altered aspect ratio.

Find Your Magali · October 23, 2003, 10:37:38 AM

Quote from: RaviIt was shown at 1.85:1 in the US. DVD Beaver has a comparison between the US DVD and some other edition.

I'm just tickled that there's something called "DVD Beaver." But, then again, I'm easily amused.

Ravi · October 23, 2003, 12:54:30 PM

Quote from: supremelegendActually, the aspect ratio of this movie was 1.66:1 (like Picnic at Hanging Rock, Peter Weir's earlier film).... it was shown as 1.85:1 at most U.S. theaters, because of the way films are usually projected here, in just 1.85 or 2.35. The 1.66:1 aspect ratio is the correct aspect ratio, and the one Weir shot it in. You are actually seeing the movie the way the director intended on the DVD, and if you saw it in the theater, you were seeing it in an altered aspect ratio.

But he was probably protecting the frame for 1.85:1 at the same time. Whether it is smart to frame for 1.66:1 when US theaters don't project that is another question. It makes sense for this film, because it deals with a man whose life is on TV, and 1.66:1 is the closest cinematic AR to 1.33:1 (short of 1.37:1).

MacGuffin · May 25, 2005, 12:19:36 AM

Paramount has announced The Truman Show: Special Collector's Edition for release on 8/23. The release will include anamorphic widescreen video (at last), along with 8 deleted/extended scenes and the 2-part The Making of The Truman Show documentary.

sickfins · May 25, 2005, 09:28:47 AM

and according to mr. i am deabe, director peter weir filmed in the 1.66:1 ratio to make it feel more like a television show.