If you happen to pick up the recent Blu-ray release of Terry Gilliam’s cult hit Time Bandits, you might notice things look a little bit different this time around.
The
1981 sci-fi fantasy tale stands up remarkably well, largely due to its
sharp writing and compelling story. But the effects left a bit to be
desired — and Gilliam has finally broken down and digitally altered a
small (but annoying) gaffe that has persisted since the film was first
made.
Remember that scene where
the Time Bandits are in Kevin’s bedroom, and try to escape down a long
black corridor? If you looked closely, there was a bit of masking tape
flapping around on the margin of the shot.
It’s
apparently annoyed Gilliam enough to fix it, and with the Blu-ray
release he had them touch it up and digitally remove the little white
speck. So, not a major change, but it's still neat to see that all these
years later he’s still striving for perfection.
It’s
also nice to see such a great film receive a full restoration and
Blu-ray release, opening it up for a whole new generation of fans.
(Via Bleeding Cool)
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