Re:Where's "Seven Samurai" (Score 1)

I do know that the transfer was restored to some degree. It is an order of magnitude better than the VHS version which is my basis for comparison. I haven't watched Citizen Kane or Gone With the Wind with a critical eye and I own neither so I can't compare. It is possible that they couldn't find an original print of the film in good shape. I certainly think that quality prints of either film you mentioned would be more common.