Nashville is a terrific, well-written film, one that is a true collaboration between the director and stars. What separates a good film from a great film, in my mind, is the effect it has on you after you finish watching it. I find more to like about this film each time I watch it, but the impression is still the same - I love this film. Given the age of the film, the anamorphic treatment looks fine. That is not to say the transfer is without a few minor flaws, because there are some.
Slight grain is evident during many parts of the film, and it's a bit lacking in fine detail.
Some of the scenes that take place in smoky clubs look a little hazier than they should. This is due mostly to a source print that seems to be a little untidy and has a few nicks here and there. There is also some noticeable artifacting as well, but as far as transfer-related picture issues go, that's about it. On the other hand, colors and flesh tones are executed faithfully and black levels are accurate. Like many films from the 70s, Nashville was filmed documentary style, with a lot of natural light, and the DVD presentation captures it nicely without overdoing it.