skyjedi2005 said:

Maybe its a matter of choice but i really like the colors on the criterion Bond's but especially DR No. There is no way to say if the colors are correct.

I definitely agree with you. I like the colors for all the Criterions. I agree with the theory that they were taken from 35mm prints. The high level of grain, still visible on LDs and the relatively high contrast support this.

Though, because they are one higher generation than the IP (?) masters for the MGM releases, the color timing is even more theatrically accurate; prints go through another generation that probably affects the way color shows up. Therefore, I presume the colors are most accurate on the Criterions barring some red fading. Again, this is just my theory; I have no way of confirming this.

The restored CAV boxset of Thunderball i really like the color on too. But if i had to wager a guess they timed it with a IB tech print for reference as it kind of has that sort of look. Not sure about the DVD as i don't have the older one.

The DVD looks like the CAV set. As captainsolo says, same master. I have both for comparison, and I do like the increased resolution of DVD better. The master is most likely an IP, which I presume is the case for most of the SE DVD transfers. That's why you get the basic Technicolor color timing from the generation away from the negative.

They seem to be avoided for having legendarily bad transfers or something.

Most of the early LD transfers were terrible, but, if they have lost footage, they're totally worth getting. Hope someone confirms/denies that rumor about FRWL soon. I'm looking out for a copy myself since I read this.