Saw "Valkyrie" last night (second time), this time with digital projection. What an image! I was sitting on the front row of the main (not lower) section, off to the right, and at first I noticed a little of the digital grain--what's known as the "screen door effect" on an HDTV. But I stopped seeing that after only a few minutes--perhaps because there is so much movement on screen.
Anyway, the colors were bold and really popped, but in a good way, not in a too-much way. The image retained the visual quality of film, yet were more realistic and vivid than ever. Lately the film I've seen has often had a bit of a washed-out quality to it--and I'm talking about new prints. I thought maybe it was just me, but now I'm not so sure.
The bottom line is: Digital projection can look superior to film. If you're picky, seek it out. I'm supposing that some systems are superior to others, and I'll try to note the specific system used in the future (it's usually tagged on-screen at the start of the film).
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