in 1998 Paramount remixed the Grease film soundtrack for it's 20th anniversary. That mix was very poorly done, adding/changing lots of sound effects, background vocals, and altering the sound of everything. Some dialogue and sound was removed and there are many mistakes in music editing and mixing. The songs themselves sound flat compared to the original mix. That is the only version of the soundtrack that has been available since 1998 and has been used on every DVD and Blu-ray release.
Fans have been loudly complaining about this for 20 years and now Paramount has FINALLY gone back to the original 1978 sound mix for this release. They used an original 1978 6 track Dolby mix to create the new 5.1 Dolby TrueHD mix on the new blu-ray and 4K discs. The new mix is also on the new iTunes digital version. Beware that the Amazon digital release is NOT the new version as of today.
The restored mix sounds fantastic. The songs sound BIG and have a punch that was missing from the terrible 1998 remix. This is the version of Grease that everyone fell in love with in 1978 and for the first 20 years of TV and home video versions.
Paramount also scanned the original camera negative for a completely new remastered picture. I have only seen the new iTunes version, but the picture is definitely improved in terms of color. Reviews state that the 4K version looks really good but I haven't seen it yet.
Regardless of the picture, the SOUND is what matters on Grease. And they finally got it right. Paramount hit it out of the park. So be sure to get the NEW version of the blu-ray or 4K disc that is released on 4/24/18 to get the new and greatly improved restored soundtrack. iTunes has the updated version now, but Amazon has not updated their digital version yet.
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John Travolta solidified his position as the most versatile and magnetic screen presence of the decade in this film version of the smash hit play Grease. Recording star Olivia Newton-John made her American film debut as Sandy, Travolta's naive love interest. The impressive supporting cast reads like a "who's who" in this quintessential musical about the fabulous '50s. Grease is not just a nostalgic look at a simpler decade--it's an energetic and exciting musical homage to the age of rock 'n' roll!
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It’s a book/flap, not a “real” case
By Amazon Customer on September 10, 2018
This review has nothing to do with the actual film. Unfortunately this review has to do with the product itself. After purchasing the film due to its unique 40th Anniversary Edition look, I assumed it was slip on or Velcro flap, completely covered case. That is not so. The film is protected by cardboard-like material that has no way of closing. My issue with this is the slipping out of the digital code flyer that comes inside and also the eventual wear and tear of such a brittle material for a movie that will be stacked and stored. The inside has nice printing of images from the film but the booklet is held together by staples. Again, the materials feel brittle and the fact that the booklet is attached to the front cover will cause it to tear if not handled careful. I collect movies and I can say that I’m disappointed on how this case was cheaply made.
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