Goldfinger continued:

The CAV THX and SE DVD are the same source. The DVD has greater reproduction of the color and detail but the LD is no slouch. It may actually be a touch more natural looking. Both have the edge enhancement slathered all over. The DVD may have gotten a fresh run through of the print source as it has some extra bits of dirt not on the THX laser but otherwise it is the same. The DVD crops mostly in the top of the frame with maybe a line or two from the bottom. none of the crop really wrecks composition but it does make the headroom a bit cramped.Also of note, all these MGMs seem to open the frame to something closer to a 1.55:1 ratio. The THX Goldfinger is a bit less than this but it doesn't seem to be 1.66:1 either.

The Criterion is supposedly 1.75 and has a few extra lines on the left edge and significantly more in the bottom when compared to the SE.

The UE has the most picture area, but loses all color and depth compared to any other transfer.

Final verdict: MGM CAV/SE DVD for color re-timing to better match the negative. Has the delicate golden hues associated with this film. (most notable in the golf scenes-look for the grass) The Criterion may be a bit too boosted in the reds and blues, but does have a more vintage look to it. The Connery Collection was too bright and too brown. Thus the MGM strikes the best balance between the two.

The UE pays no regard to anything.

Best scenes for comparison: Teaser opening, Bond catching the card cheat, Discovery of Jill, Golf scenes. The scenes in the hotel room show the most fluctuation in color.