I will say that we could very well be wrong about this if only because of this shot:

The one on the left, which is in fact from the blu, matches my recollection of the 35mm print I saw 2-3 years ago better than the DVD cap. Maybe the rest of it is just down to aesthetic tastes? I don't know. I think I'm going to retract my statement about not buying it though.

I'll wait until I see this restoration on the big screen this weekend to make a verdict on if it's worth a purchase. If the colors turn out that unappealing, I can probably adjust my TV to my liking.