It's true that the 2D BD isn't perfect. There's definitely some EE but nothing nearly as distracting as the DNR from the 3D release, making it the best HD source available. By far the worst thing about the 2D BD are the colours. To be honest, even the LD colours would be a huge improvement but my understanding of the intention behind the 3D BD was to recreate the warmer almost brown look of the original theatrical print.

I seem to recall some open-matte film stills were posted here not long ago. I'll have to have a look and compare.