Colorized version


I got the colorized version of this film in a collection of noir films. Should I wait until I can see the b/W version or is this ok to watch?

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I've got the same collection and just watched it this morning. I thought it was fine to watch, the picture is not quite as sharp as a black & white one but I actually quite liked seeing a film noir in colour for a change especially as it takes place in Mexico and there's lots of lovely blue skies. Obviously don't expect the colour to look quite as natural as if it had been shot in colour but I wouldn't put off seeing the film as it's a fun film to watch even like this.

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Watch both - there's no problem with either.

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Why would anyone colorize this (or any) great movie?

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